PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 8, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CIGNA Group Insurance today announced that as part of its enhanced focus on product innovation, Jim Jacobsen has joined CIGNA Group Insurance as Vice President for Product Development and Management. Jacobsen has 20 years experience in the group insurance industry, most recently as Vice President for Group Disability Growth and Product Development for MetLife. Jim will report to Rebekah Whitehouse, Chief Marketing Officer for CIGNA Group Insurance and CIGNA Dental and Vision Care. In this new role, Jacobsen will be responsible for product development and marketing initiatives for the Group Insurance division of CIGNA, which sells Life, Accident and Disability coverage to employers. "Jim is a much welcomed addition to our strategy, product and marketing team," says Whitehouse. "His experience and in-depth knowledge of the group insurance marketplace will enable us to enhance our product portfolio and deliver the cost-effective, superior quality products our customers have come to expect from CIGNA." In addition to his eight years experience with MetLife, Jacobsen has held a number of Sales and Sales Management positions, including several with the Paul Revere Insurance Co. Jacobsen has a B.A. degree from Gettysburg College and will be based in Philadelphia. About CIGNA Group Insurance: CIGNA Group Insurance provides group, disability, life and accident coverage in the U.S. The organization is one of the top five providers in disability management and insurance with solutions that focus on helping employees return to a productive work life as quickly and safely as possible. It also is one of the top five providers of group term life and group universal life, and the second leading provider of group accident insurance, including voluntary accident and business travel accident insurance. DATASOURCE: CIGNA Group Insurance CONTACT: Ruth Stoolman, +1-215-761-7152, Web site: http://www.cigna.com/

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