Cigna : Healthcare Names Paul Virtell to Lead Supplemental Health Business
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BLOOMFIELD, Conn., - February 20, 2025 - Cigna Healthcare has named longtime benefits industry leader Paul Virtell as president of its Supplemental Health business. In this role, Paul will be responsible for the overall strategy, daily operations, and growth of the supplemental health business, which is focused on helping customers pay for out-of-pocket expenses when a serious illness or accident occurs.
Paul brings over 25 years of product and leadership experience, most recently serving as vice president and chief product owner at Prudential Financial. During his tenure, he led Prudential's launch of supplemental health products, which included the implementation of process and technology solutions across operations, billing, and claims. He also successfully led transformation initiatives that enhanced customer experiences and drove operational excellence.
"Paul's deep expertise in delivering value-driven solutions, optimizing claims processes, and leading complex teams makes him well-positioned to have an immediate impact on our supplemental health business and the benefit it provides to our customers," said Heather Dlugolenski, senior vice president, U.S. Employer strategy officer, Cigna Healthcare. "Our Supplemental Health business is uniquely positioned to deliver exceptional value by leveraging our leadership in medical and dental benefits to offer innovative, integrated solutions that provide financial protection when it's needed most. Paul's leadership will be instrumental in advancing this mission, strengthening our partnerships, and ensuring we continue to be the preferred healthcare partner of choice."
"It's abundantly clear that this team thrives on a culture of care and collaboration, and it is this dedication that truly improves the lives of our customers when they need it most," Paul said. "It's a privilege to step into this role, and I'm eager to work alongside this team as we embrace new opportunities to deliver a simple and more seamless customer experience."
Paul holds a degree in Business Administration from Centenary University. He is based in New Jersey.
Cigna Healthcare's Supplemental Health business manufactures and distributes Accidental Injury, Critical Illness, and Hospital Care coverages. Supplemental health policies help pay for out-of-pocket medical expenses such as copays and deductibles, as well as everyday expenses, if an accident or illness occurs.
Cigna Healthcare is a health benefits provider that advocates for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Products and services are provided exclusively by or through operating subsidiaries of The Cigna Group (NYSE:CI), including Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company, Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, Evernorth Health companies or their affiliates and Express Scripts companies or their affiliates. Such products and services include an integrated suite of health services, such as medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, vision, supplemental benefits and others. Learn more at cignahealthcare.com.
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