Gitna Healthcare, the branch of the Group Group’s health benefits, has appointed Paul Vittell as president of his additional health business, giving his 25 -year experience in product management and leadership.
In this role, Vittell will oversee the strategy, daily operations and expansion of the Supplementary Health Health Division, which helps customers manage out -of -pocket costs from serious illness or accidents.
This division provides accidental injury, critical illness and hospital care coverage, helping medical policy holders such as copies and deductions, as well as daily expenses during health -related interruptions.
Virtuel joins Cigna after nearly 24 years in financial prudential, where he held numerous leadership roles.
Recently, he served as vice president and main owner of the product, playing a key role in starting additional health products, according to his LinkedIn profile.
He also led an initiative of more than $ 70 million in transformation to consolidate the platform of prudential group claims, improving automation and increasing the client’s experience, according to his LinkedIn profile.
“Paul’s deep expertise in providing values driven solutions, optimizing request processes and key complex teams make it well positioned to have an immediate impact on our extra health business and the benefit it gives to our customers , ”Heather Dlugolenski, Senior Vice, Vice Senior President, Employer Strategy Officer in the USA in Gyne Healthcare, in release.
“Our supplementary health business is uniquely positioned to provide extraordinary value by using our leadership in medical and dental benefits to provide innovative, integrated solutions that provide financial protection when needed. Be useful in advancing this mission, strengthening our partnerships and ensuring that we continue to be a favorite health care partner.
Virtle expressed enthusiasm for his new role.
“It is quite clear that this team thrives in a culture of care and cooperation, and it is this dedication that really improves the lives of our clients when they need it,” he said. “It’s a privilege to get into this role, and I’m eager to work alongside this team as we embrace new opportunities to provide a simple and quieter customer experience.”
Before his latest position in Prudential, Vittell served as Vice President of Volunteer Benefits from 2018 to 2022, where he played a critical role in forming and implementing strategies to optimize voluntary benefits.
From 2010 to 2018, he was a good President of Relations Management and Management, overseeing the largest prudential group life assurance client.
In this role, it reached $ 1.2 billion in annual income and led both teams in the face of clients and operational.
Earlier in his career, Vittell held leadership roles in the management of operations, compliance and benefits, including the service as director of Osgli and Director of Health and Welfare Benefits.
According to his LinkedIn profile, he contributed to the redesign of medical programs and prudential disability, shifting them to the health care models directed by the Customer -focused cost efficiency.
With a record proven in strategic initiatives, product innovation and operational efficiency, Virtell is set to run the Supplementary Health Care Business Cygna towards continued growth and innovation.
A graduate of Centenary University with a business administration degree, Vittell is based in New Jersey.