BLOOMFIELD, Conn., December 07, 2015 - Cigna (NYSE: CI), a global health service leader, has scored among the top companies measured in the 2015 HACR Corporate Inclusion Index (HACR CII).

The HACR CII is a research initiative conducted by the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) and the HACR Research Institute. Participation in the survey helps track trends in Corporate America to measure diversity and Hispanic inclusion at Fortune 100 companies and HACR Corporate Member companies.

'The HACR CII research affirms the progress being made among leading companies to ensure diversity and Hispanic inclusion in the relationships and processes that drive business performance. The diversity of Cigna's workforce, along with a continued focus on procurement and philanthropy are essential to Cigna's mission to help the customers we serve improve their health, well-being and sense of security,' said Rosanna Durruthy, Cigna's chief diversity officer.

The 2015 HACR CII report focuses on the progress that participating companies have made over the last year as well as the progress for Hispanics more generally in corporate America. A total of 128 companies received invitations to take part in the survey and 53 companies submitted surveys.

Research and analysis was led by the HACR Research Institute, under the leadership of Dr. Lisette Garcia.

'On behalf of HACR's Board of Directors, we congratulate Cigna for their commitment to Hispanic inclusion,' said Dr. Lisette Garcia, senior director of the HACR Research Institute. 'Forward thinking companies such as Cigna recognize the importance of using data and analytics to identify gaps which can be used to help frame strategic plans to impact change and keep up with the demands of a diverse, ever changing marketplace.'

To read the full 2015 HACR CII report, please visit: http://bit.ly/1LmnUJU

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 89 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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