11/20/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/20/2024 09:38
Franklin, TN - Nov. 20, 2024 - Cigna Healthcare has named longtime company leader Tony Doyle as general manager for its group employer business in the MidSouth region - comprised of Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas, and Mississippi - effective Jan. 1, 2025.
In this role, Tony will be responsible for driving market growth for client employers with under 3,000 employees by creating customer value and ensuring that the local market strategy, product and network offerings meet evolving customer and client needs. He will also work with the markets' network leaders, medical executives and others to advance outreach in the communities Cigna Healthcare serves.
"Based on Tony's already successful tenure at Cigna Healthcare and strong relationships with clients across the region, I know he will continue to build on our position as the preferred healthcare partner of choice," said Dean Mirabella, regional vice president, Cigna Healthcare. "With Tony at the helm, we are well-positioned to continue improving the health and vitality of Cigna Healthcare clients and customers we serve in the MidSouth."
"I'm very grateful to have worked with our clients and their advisers over the years to come up with innovative solutions that have advanced the health and vitality of their employees, which are both key to ensuring the broader success of their organizations," Tony said. "I look forward to continuing this collaboration and forging new relationships with employers and their consultants looking to bolster the well-being of their workforces."
Tony brings more than 25 years of health plan experience, as well as deep market knowledge. Since joining Cigna Healthcare six years ago, he has held several new and existing business leadership roles in the MidSouth region. He currently serves as vice president of sales, Existing Business, for the market's Mid-Market Segment and has also been engaged in both new business and retention efforts for Cigna Healthcare's Under 500 accounts (Select Segment). Prior to joining Cigna Healthcare company, Tony held several sales roles with Aetna.
Tony resides in Gallatin, TN and will be based at Cigna Healthcare's Franklin, Tenn. office.
Tony's promotion to general manager comes as Gene Rapisardi will retire from his role as MidSouth general manager at the end of this year, bringing to a close a nearly 45-year-career in the employee benefits industry.
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.
Jocelyn Parker