Business as usual after Cigna sell-off
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Business as usual after Cigna sell-off

The surprise sale of Cigna Corporation's life insurance business to global giant Chubb should not make much difference to its New Zealand operation say those in the industry.

Matthew Martin
Thu, Oct 21st 2021 03:13PM
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