Cigna Healthcare Middle East Celebrates Partnerships, Recognizes Excellence At 6Th Annual Cigna Broker Awards

(MENAFN- Mid-East Info)

• AES International, Abu Dhabi Insurance Brokers Honored in Best Newcomer – Corporate, Best Newcomer – SME Categories
• AON Middle East Wins Cigna Partner of the Year

Dubai, UAE, February, 2025 – Cigna Healthcare Middle East, a global health service company, celebrated the region's top-performing insurance brokers at its 6^th annual Cigna Healthcare Broker Awards, held today in Dubai. The awards ceremony recognized outstanding contributions from brokers who delivered exceptional results over the past year and set new standards in the health insurance industry.

The Cigna Healthcare Broker Awards is a prestigious platform to honor excellence, innovation, and commitment within the insurance broker community. This year's event acknowledged brokers across key categories, recognizing their dedication to supporting Cigna Healthcare's mission of improving the health and vitality of those they serve.

The winners of the Cigna Healthcare Middle East Broker Awards 2024 were:

• Corporate Broker of the Year: Lockton Insurance Brokers
• SME Broker of the Year: Pacific Prime
• Newcomer of the Year – Corporate: AES International
• Newcomer of the Year – SME: Abu Dhabi Insurance Brokers
• Individual Broker of the Year: Pacific Prime
• Individual Rising Star: Seven Insurance Brokers
• Cigna Partner of the Year: AON Middle East
• SmartCare Broker of the Year: Al Futtaim Willis
• GlobalCare Retention Broker of the Year – Corporate: AON Middle East
• GlobalCare Retention Broker of the Year – SME: Marsh Emirates Insurance Brokerage
• SmartCare Retention Broker of the Year – Corporate: Nasco
• SmartCare Retention Broker of the Year – SME: Lockton Insurance Brokers
• Glocal Partner of the Year: AON Middle East.

Leah Cotterill, CEO, Cigna Healthcare Middle East & Africa (outside KSA), said:“Our brokers are vital partners that support our mission of making our innovative healthcare products and solutions accessible to members across the region. This strategic partnership enables us to achieve our wider goal of improving the health and vitality of our community. We are proud of the support that the Employee Benefits Partners, across various Middle East brokerages have levied towards us, in this mission. We look forward to continuing our collaboration to drive growth and deliver excellence in the healthcare space.”

The exciting evening to recognize achievers in the region also included a special guest – Maria Conceicao, a celebrated UAE-based humanitarian and philanthropist. Ms. Conceicao shared her inspiring journey of transforming the lives of underprivileged communities in Bangladesh through education and resources. With a legacy that includes breaking world records and scaling Mount Everest, her story highlights the power of perseverance and creating opportunities for others-values that embody the spirit of the Cigna Healthcare Broker Awards.

The event emphasized Cigna Healthcare's commitment to fostering synergies with its broker partners, creating opportunities to grow portfolios, and addressing the evolving healthcare needs of clients across the region.

About Cigna Healthcare:

Cigna Healthcare is a global health service company dedicated to helping people improve their health and vitality. With a heritage of over 250 years, Cigna Healthcare is committed to its promise of being together all the way in providing health care, clinical management, and wellness programs to employers, individuals, and governments around the world.

Operating for more than 19 years in the Middle East region, Cigna Healthcare serves the GCC markets and Lebanon through its locally regulated entities. The company delivers both health and wellness services to individuals, employers, and government entities in the region.

With a deep-rooted understanding of the African market, a regional presence in Kenya and a dedicated claims team servicing over 250,000 members, Cigna Healthcare provides extensive coverage across the continent, ensuring access to health care solutions for local companies and multi-national corporations alike. [The coverage spans several countries, including but not limited to Morocco, Kenya, Uganda, Mauritius, Tanzania, Nigeria, Ghana, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Zambia]

Cigna Healthcare maintains a global sales capability in 30 countries and jurisdictions, employing over 72,000 people who service more than 164 million customer relationships.

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