Cigna expanding sales to Africa with new expat product
September 02 2015 - 10:29AM
Business Wire
Designed for expat employees of multinational companies with
offices in Africa, Cigna Global Health Benefits® is now offering
its new Cigna Africa product. Expats in regions of Africa will
benefit from Cigna's local experience and facilities, global
medical network, and ongoing commitment to investments in this
region.
Cigna Africa has been designed specifically for multinationals’
globally mobile, key local and third-country nationals (TCN) staff
in Africa. The product has been tailored to the needs and local
practices of the region, making the plan affordable and giving
multiple options to individual preferences such as area of cover,
cover levels and supplementary coverages. It includes health
benefits, dental and vision cover, evacuation and health management
services.
“Africa is an emerging economy, with significant growth of
almost 1,000 billion US$ over the last decade1. This trend makes it
an attractive expansion target for us. With our already existing
infrastructure and experience in Africa, we are in a good position
to give regional expats and key nationals a premium service,” says
Bart Jordens, General Manager International Organisations and
Africa at Cigna.
Currently, Cigna Global Health Benefits already supports the
health, well-being and sense of security for numerous customers in
Sub-Saharan Africa, employed by multinationals, non-profits and
intergovernmental organizations (IGOs). It employs local
communication officers and medical consultants in key hubs and
claims intake office in Kenya.
Cigna recognizes the business potential in the area with the new
dedicated product and sales team.
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 by or 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,
vision, supplemental benefits, and other related products including
group life, accident and disability insurance. Cigna maintains
sales capability in 30 countries and jurisdictions, and has more
than 88 million customer relationships throughout the world. To
learn more about Cigna®, including links to follow us on Facebook
or Twitter, visit www.cigna.com.
Africa is emerging as a significant point of
growth, making it an attractive expansion target for companies in
search of new markets. The EY attractiveness index 2013 for Africa
shows that Africa’s growth is real and sustainable, with the
economic output of Sub-Saharan Africa having grown strongly from
US$344.1 billion in 2000 to US$1 334.2 billion in 2012. Sub-Saharan
economic output is projected to reach US$1 844.6 by 2017.
1 Source: EY 2013/14 Sub-Saharan Africa talent trends and
practices survey report.
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