CIGNA INSURANCE MIDDLE EAST DEEPENS COMMITMENT TO LEBANON WITH LAUNCH OF GROUP PLAN

     

    Global health services company leverages local talent and its worldwide healthcare network to bring personalized health solutions to people living and working in Lebanon 

    Beirut-Lebanon: 30 April, 2018 – Cigna Corporation (NYSE:CI), a global health services company, today announced the launch of its group health plan in Lebanon.

    Aligned with Cigna’s efforts to serve employers in Lebanon, the wide-ranging Global Health Benefits (GHB) plan allows clients to offer their employees access to personalized products, 1.5 million medical providers worldwide, 24/7 customer support, multilingual call centers across nine global locations, and convenient online tools to manage tasks such as finding a doctor and processing claims. This locally-compliant plan also offers employers four levels of coverage to suit their needs, from Lebanon-only to complete global coverage.

    Cigna’s comprehensive customer service will be delivered locally through its rapidly growing team of health insurance professionals based in Lebanon. In line with its localization efforts, the company has hired Lebanese talent for its sales, customer service, underwriting and finance functions.

    To expand its network reach, Cigna has partnered with GlobeMed Lebanon SAL, a leading healthcare benefits management company and third-party administrator. This strategic partnership provides Cigna’s clients and customers access to GlobeMed’s extensive network of over 1,600 healthcare providers across Lebanon.

    “Cigna has been serving customers in the Middle East for more than 15 years and is the premier provider of health and well-being services to corporations, governments and individuals. We are deeply committed to expanding our service in Lebanon. With the local medical insurance sector continuing to witness robust growth of over 7 percent annually, our comprehensive group health cover will have a positive impact on the overall health and well-being of Lebanon’s citizens and expatriate residents,” said Art Cozad, CEO of Cigna Insurance Middle East.

    Cozad continued, “Through our localized service teams and extensive healthcare provider network, our clients and customers in Lebanon can enjoy a superior health journey with easy access to quality services aimed at improving their health, well-being and sense of security.”

    About Cigna Insurance Middle East

    Cigna Insurance Middle East, part of the Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) is a global health service company dedicated to helping people improve their health, well-being and sense of security. With a heritage of over 200 years, Cigna is committed to its promise of being together all the way in providing healthcare, clinical management and wellness programs to employers, individuals and governments around the world.

    Operating for more than 15 years in the MENA region, Cigna serves the GCC markets and Lebanon through its locally regulated entities. The company delivers both health and wellness services to individuals, employers and government entities in the region.

    The company maintains a global sales capability in 30 countries and jurisdictions, employing over 40,000 people that service more than 95 million customer relationships throughout the world. Headquartered in Connecticut, USA, Cigna is a Fortune 100 company with a total revenue of US$41.6 billion in 2017.

    To learn more about Cigna Insurance Middle East, visit https://www.cigna-me.com/

     

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    Zienah Hakim

    Marketing Manager, Cigna

    Tel: +971 50 7801 383

    Email: zeinah.hakim@cigna.com