Cigna - Group life and disability insurance

What Cigna - Group life and disability insurance does

Cigna Healthcare is the health insurance arm of The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI), a publicly traded holding company headquartered in Bloomfield, Connecticut, operating through wholly-owned subsidiaries including Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company (CHLIC), Connecticut General Life Insurance Company (CGLIC), and six state-specific regional insurers (Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, Texas). Founded in 1982 from the merger of Connecticut General Life Insurance Company (established 1865) and INA Corporation, the entity provides medical, dental, vision, supplemental health, group life, and disability insurance products to individuals, families, employers, brokers, and international expatriates across the United States and 200+ countries. The company rebranded from Cigna Corporation to The Cigna Group in 2021 to formalize its holding-company structure, with Evernorth housing the group's pharmacy benefit management, specialty pharmacy (Accredo), home delivery pharmacy, and health analytics capabilities that support Cigna Healthcare's integrated benefits platform.

The product portfolio centers on medical plans (HMO, PPO, EPO, Indemnity), dental plans (Cigna Dental 1000, 1500, 3000 series, Preventive), vision and hearing bundles, supplemental health products (Accidental Injury, Critical Illness, Hospital Care Indemnity), specialty pharmacy and condition management programs (Cigna Pathwell Specialty, Cigna Pathwell Bone & Joint), behavioral health and EAP services, and consumer-driven account options (HSA, HRA, FSA). The underlying technology platform is the myCigna member portal and mobile app — recognized by JD Power as the #1 Digital Experience for Commercial Health Plan Member Satisfaction for two consecutive years (2024 and 2025) — which integrates automated claims processing, prior authorization workflows (15 calendar days standard, 72 hours urgent), virtual care through third-party telehealth provider MD Live, and coverage verification. The platform also incorporates Cigna Cllearity for cost transparency, Cigna Dental Health Connect for employer dental management, Cigna One Guide for personalized member navigation, Embarc Benefit Protection for employer cost containment, and Cigna Level Funding for self-funded employer solutions. Compliance frameworks include HIPAA for protected health information and GLBA for applicable consumer financial data.

Cigna Healthcare distributes through four primary channels: direct-to-consumer digital enrollment via myCigna.com and the mobile app (24/7 access, plans shoppable year-round); employer-sponsored benefit programs targeting small (2-99), midsize (100-2999), and large (3000+) employers via a national field-sales footprint (offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Irvine, Phoenix, Denver, Chicago, Houston, New York, Charlotte, Raleigh, Nashville, and Hooksett); licensed insurance brokers supported by the Cigna for Brokers portal; and state/federal ACA marketplace exchanges (individual plans available in AZ, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, MS, NC, TN, TX, VA during the Nov 1 - Dec 15 open enrollment period). International distribution operates through Cigna Global. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring monthly and annual insurance premiums across medical, dental, pharmacy, behavioral, supplemental, group life, and disability products, with additional fee-based revenue from pharmacy dispensing and management services. The company maintains operations support centers in Chattanooga, Phoenix, Eden Prairie, and Hartford, with claims, behavioral, and supplemental product mailings routed through those locations.

Name

Cigna - Group life and disability insurance

Legal name

Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company

Website

https://cigna.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Cigna Healthcare, a subsidiary of The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI), provides medical, dental, vision, supplemental health, group life, and disability insurance to individuals, families, employers, and brokers across the United States and 200+ countries internationally via myCigna digital, field sales, and broker channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bloomfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices20 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Health Insurance Premiums: Cigna Healthcare generates revenue primarily through insurance premiums paid by individuals, families, and employer groups for medical, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, and supplemental health coverage. Premiums are collected on a monthly basis and are the core revenue stream.
2. Group Life and Disability Insurance: Employer-sponsored group life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and accidental injury insurance products generate premium revenue from employer groups.
3. Supplemental Health Products: Voluntary limited-benefit plans including critical illness insurance, hospital care (indemnity) insurance, and cancer treatment coverage sold to individuals and through employer groups.
4. Pharmacy Benefits: Integrated pharmacy benefits management through Cigna Home Delivery Pharmacy and specialty pharmacy (Accredo/Cigna Pathwell Specialty) generating revenue from prescription drug dispensing and management fees.
5. Medicare Plans: Medicare supplement plans and Medicare Advantage offerings for eligible beneficiaries, generating premium revenue from CMS and individual enrollees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Cigna Healthcare sells group and individual health, dental, vision, supplemental, group life and disability insurance products, alongside integrated pharmacy benefits management, behavioral health programs, and specialty care solutions such as Cigna Pathwell. The portfolio is distributed through employer-sponsored benefits, licensed insurance brokers, direct-to-consumer digital enrollment via myCigna, ACA marketplace exchanges, and Cigna Global for international coverage spanning more than 200 countries.

Product overview

Cigna Healthcare operates as a health insurance and services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of insurance products and digital platforms. The core offerings include Medical Insurance Plans (HMO, PPO, EPO, Indemnity) and Dental Insurance Plans (Preventive, 1000, 1500, 3000 series) as the primary insurance products. These are complemented by Vision Insurance, Supplemental Health Plans (Accidental Injury, Critical Illness, Hospital Care), and pharmacy services including Cigna Home Delivery Pharmacy and Accredo Specialty Pharmacy. The product ecosystem includes Cigna Pathwell Specialty for specialty conditions and Cigna Pathwell Bone & Joint for musculoskeletal care. Members access services through the myCigna digital platform, which provides 24/7 access to claims, coverage, virtual care (via MD Live), and ID cards. Additional offerings include Behavioral Health Programs, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Health Savings and Spending Accounts (HSA, HRA, FSA), and international coverage through Cigna Global. For employers, Cigna provides funding solutions (Cigna Level Funding), cost management tools (Embarc Benefit Protection, Cigna Dental Health Connect), and support services (Cigna Smart Support, Cigna One Guide).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cigna Global: International health insurance plans for individuals, families, and employers living or working abroad
• Evernorth
• myCigna
• Cigna Dental Health Connect
• Cigna Pathwell
• Cigna Smart Support
• Cigna One Guide
• Embarc Benefit Protection
• Cigna Level Funding

Products and services

• Medical Insurance Plans
• Dental Insurance Plans
• Vision Insurance Plans
• Supplemental Health Plans
• Group Life Insurance (Group Universal Life)
• Group Disability Insurance
• Medicare Supplement Plans
• Cigna Global International Health Insurance
• Behavioral Health Programs
• Cigna Home Delivery Pharmacy
• Accredo Specialty Pharmacy
• Health Savings and Spending Accounts

Quantifiable outcome

• $0 virtual care for eligible preventive care and Dedicated Virtual Urgent Care
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability3 records

Feature7 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• UnitedHealth Group: Largest U.S. health insurer and parent of UnitedHealthcare and Optum (PBM, care delivery, analytics). Directly comparable to Cigna Healthcare across medical, dental, supplemental, and pharmacy benefits — and a benchmark on vertical integration that Cigna partially mirrors via Evernorth.
• Elevance Health (Anthem): Major U.S. health insurer operating Blue Cross Blue Shield plans across 14 states plus Anthem-branded plans. Comparable across individual ACA, employer group medical/dental, Medicare Advantage, and supplemental health where it overlaps directly with Cigna Healthcare.
• CVS Health (Aetna): Owns Aetna health insurance plus CVS Caremark PBM, retail clinics, and Oak Street Health. Direct peer in medical, dental, pharmacy, and supplemental benefits — and an example of vertical integration that Cigna partially replicates through Evernorth.
• Humana: Top-tier U.S. health insurer with leading Medicare Advantage footprint plus group medical, dental, and supplemental offerings. Comparable in employer-group and Medicare Supplement segments where Cigna Healthcare also competes.
• Centene Corporation: Largest U.S. Medicaid managed-care insurer also serving ACA marketplace and Medicare populations. Direct peer in individual ACA marketplace plans (where Cigna is present in 11 states) and government-sponsored health coverage.
• Prudential Financial: Large U.S. life insurer and group benefits provider offering group life, disability, and voluntary supplemental products. Comparable to Cigna's group life and disability offerings sold to employer clients.

Direct peers

• MetLife: Major U.S. group life, disability, dental, and voluntary benefits insurer with a comparable broker-driven distribution model. Highly comparable to the Group life and disability insurance book within Cigna Healthcare's portfolio.
• Lincoln Financial Group: Group benefits carrier offering employer-sponsored life, disability, dental, and supplemental health insurance. Directly comparable to the Group life and disability insurance focus of Cigna Healthcare, with overlapping broker distribution.
• Unum Group: Leading U.S. provider of group disability, group life, and supplemental health insurance sold primarily through brokers. Closest pure-play peer to the Group life and disability insurance business of Cigna Healthcare.
• Guardian Life Insurance: Mutual insurer offering group dental, disability, life, and voluntary benefits through employer and broker channels. Comparable to Cigna's employer-group dental, life, and disability offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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