PHILADELPHIA, PA /diversitybusiness.com/ CIGNA Corporation was named one of the 50 Best Companies for Hispanic women to work for in the United States by LATINA Style magazine for the fourth straight year.

CIGNA made the list based primarily on its programs targeted to women. Among the work/life benefits that earned the company this recognition are its on-site childcare, education reimbursement and flexible work arrangements. In addition, CIGNA was recognized for equality and diversity in the workplace - employing more than 3,000 Hispanics.

"Creating the best work environment is very important to us," said Curtis Mathews, CIGNA's vice president of corporate diversity. "Our employee value proposition recognizes that our people make the difference to our customers and our shareholders. It also states that CIGNA rewards excellence, promotes development and encourages work/life balance. Work/life benefits at CIGNA are designed with these ideas in mind."

More than 600 U.S. corporations were evaluated by LATINA Style and only 50 were selected as the top companies. A report on the magazine's findings has been compiled and will be presented to members of Congress, the White House, cabinet members and Hispanic professional and civic organizations across the country. With a national circulation of 150,000 and a readership of nearly 600,000, LATINA Style reaches the Latina professional, Latina college student and Latina business owner.

CIGNA Corporation, headquartered in Philadelphia, and its subsidiaries constitute one of the largest publicly owned employee benefits organizations in the United States. Its subsidiaries are major providers of employee benefits offered through the workplace, including health care products and services; group life, accident and disability insurance; retirement products and services; and investment management. As of December 31, 2001, CIGNA Corporation had consolidated assets of $91.6 billion and shareholders' equity of $5.1 billion. Full-year 2001 revenues totaled $19.1 billion.