Cigna has named Chekesha Kidd as vice president of Cigna’s voluntary benefits organization. In this role, Kidd will lead the development of Cigna’s enterprise voluntary strategy and benefit offerings that meet the varying needs of employers and individuals. She will also collaborate with leaders across the company to build on Cigna’s voluntary benefits solutions and service.
Prior to joining Cigna, Kidd served as president of student health at Aetna, leading a product portfolio redesign and growth strategy. Kidd has also held a number of leadership positions in health care and financial services, including K6 Advisory Group, Banc of America and Goldman Sachs, and currently serves on the board of the Metropolitan Jewish Health System.
“Voluntary products have already begun to shape the future of employer-offered benefit packages. For individuals and employers alike, voluntary benefits offer greater choice and more control over costs,” said Mark Marsters, senior vice president, Group Operations. “Chekesha’s experience and leadership will help us to further grow our market position for both employers and individuals, while building on our customer experience focus.”
Date: August 26, 2014