David Cordani, chairman and CEO of Bloomfield-based Cigna Group since 2009, continues to guide one of Connecticut’s most prominent health insurers.
He remains a vocal supporter of private insurance as a mechanism to expand access to affordable health care.
This year, he led a leadership restructuring at Cigna, which employs more than 73,000 people worldwide and recorded $247 billion in revenue in 2024.
In March, Cordani appointed Brian Evanko as president and chief operating officer, consolidating oversight of both Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services under a single executive. At the same time, Ann Dennison stepped into the role of executive vice president and chief financial officer, while Evernorth leader Eric Palmer departed following 25 years with the company.
Earlier in 2025, Cordani announced Cigna’s initiative to reduce prescription costs through Express Scripts, emphasizing lower negotiated prices — particularly for high-cost GLP-1 medications commonly used in diabetes and weight-loss treatment.
Cordani, a fit marathon runner, has also been outspoken about individual health.
In a Bloomberg interview this summer, Cordani said that lifestyle and behavior account for roughly 80% of healthcare costs, emphasizing the importance of cardiovascular fitness, balanced nutrition and overall lifestyle in extending longevity.
He highlighted the role of physical activity — at least 30 minutes of brisk exercise five times a week — and healthy, moderate eating, while noting that long-term well-being also relies on broader factors such as a sense of community, purpose, belonging and spiritual health.
Cordani, who earned an MBA from the University of Hartford, continues to serve on the executive committee of America’s Health Insurance Plans and previously chaired its board.