BLOOMFIELD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cigna today announced it has completed its acquisition of HealthSpring, expanding Cigna's presence in the Seniors and Medicare segments. The acquisition adds more than one million individuals to Cigna's existing 70 million customer relationships.
“With HealthSpring’s talented team and highly differentiated physician engagement model, Cigna expands its capabilities and product offerings to better serve customers throughout their life stages,” said Cigna Chief Executive Officer David M. Cordani.
During Cigna's fourth quarter earnings call, scheduled for February 2, 2012, Company representatives expect to provide 2012 earnings outlook, including anticipated contributions from the acquired HealthSpring business.
About Cigna
Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) is a global health service company dedicated to helping people improve their health, well-being and sense of security. All products and services are provided exclusively through operating subsidiaries of Cigna Corporation, including Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, Life Insurance Company of North America and Cigna Life Insurance Company of New York. Such products and services include an integrated suite of health services, such as medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy and vision care benefits, and other related products including group disability, life, and accident coverage. Cigna has sales capability in 30 countries and jurisdictions, with approximately 70 million customer relationships throughout the world. To learn more about Cigna®, including links to follow us on Facebook or Twitter, visit www.cigna.com.
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| 1. | the political, legal, operational, regulatory and other challenges associated with expanding our business globally; | |
| 2. | the possibility that the acquired HealthSpring business may be adversely affected by economic, business and/or competitive factors; | |
| 3. | the ability to successfully complete the integration of acquired businesses, including the businesses acquired from HealthSpring by, among other things, operating Medicare Advantage coordinated care plans and HealthSpring’s prescription drug plan, retaining and growing membership, realizing revenue, expense and other synergies, renewing contracts on competitive terms, successfully leveraging the information technology platform of the acquired businesses, and retaining key personnel; and | |
| 4. | the ability of the Company to execute its growth plans by successfully leveraging its capabilities and those of the businesses acquired in serving the Seniors segment. | |