US-based insurance company the Cigna Group has named Brian Evanko as the successor to David M Cordani as CEO, effective 1 July 2026.
Cordani will retire from the CEO position on that date and move into the role of executive chair of the company’s board.
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The company said Evanko, currently president and chief operating officer (COO), has also been elected to its Board of Directors.
The company plans a handover period in which Cordani and Evanko will work together until the leadership change takes effect next July.
Evanko currently oversees Cigna’s operations across its main business lines, Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services.
His remit includes responsibility for the group’s portfolio as well as programmes focused on applying data, technology and AI to healthcare delivery.
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By GlobalDataCommenting on the appointment, Evanko said: “As I assume this role, I am grateful to David for his mentorship and to our Board of Directors for their trust. Over my nearly 30 years with the company, I have seen firsthand the strength of our businesses, the talent of our team, and our deep commitment to serving customers and clients.”
Before becoming president and COO, Evanko served as president and CEO of Cigna Healthcare, and earlier held the role of chief financial officer at the Cigna Group.
In those positions, he led Cigna Healthcare’s health benefits businesses and managed functions including financial operations, investment management and underwriting.
Cordani added: “Brian is an exceptional leader and the right person to guide the Cigna Group into its next chapter. The status quo in healthcare today is unsustainable.
“Leading the Cigna Group has been the privilege of a lifetime. I am especially proud of how our team has worked to build a stronger future – not just for today, but for the next generation.”
Separately, Cigna reaffirmed its 2026 financial outlook.
The company continues to expect full year consolidated adjusted income from operations of at least $30.25 per share.
It also projects Evernorth pre-tax adjusted income from operations of at least $6.9bn and Cigna Healthcare pre-tax adjusted income from operations of at least $4.5bn.
