Cigna (NYSE: CI), a global health service leader, has scored a perfect
100 percent on the HRC’s 2014 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) and has
been recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality” by
the Human
Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation.
Cigna is among 303 companies to achieve a perfect score.
“The diversity of our employee base is one reason Cigna is so
accomplished at serving our customers. We respect and value our
differences because they are good for our communities and for our
company,” said John
Murabito, Executive Vice President of Human Resources and Services.
“We’re proud to provide an open and affirming workplace for all people.”
Cigna's Go You brand philosophy acknowledges and values the differences
that contribute to the potential of every individual. The company’s
various Colleague Resource Groups—employee networks representing key
demographics—and its Health Disparities Council work to eliminate health
disparities that affect so many population groups, including those
within the LBGT community.
“When we talk about valuing diverse employees, we mean we actually tap
their expertise for insights that allow us to better serve our
customers. Our LGBTA [lesbian, gay, transsexual, bisexual and allies]
Colleague Resource Group helps guide Cigna's engagement with our
customers,” said Rosanna Durruthy, Cigna's chief diversity officer. “We
celebrate the individuality of our employees who enhance our ability to
help those we serve with sensitivity to sexual orientation.”
Cigna and the
Cigna Foundation support LBGT non-profit charities including The
Hetrick Martin Institute (HMI), Gay,
Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN), Hartford
Gay and Lesbian Health Collective/One
Big Event, the Mautner
Project, and others.
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is America’s largest civil rights
organization working to achieve lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender
equality. The HRC’s Corporate Equality Index analyzes and ranks large
U.S. employers and their policies and practices pertinent to lesbian,
bisexual and transgender employees.
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 80 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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