In 1849 , German immigrant Charles Pfizer had a vision to manage healthcare innovations , a relentless pursuit that has never waned .

The company has been behind several healthcare breakthroughs designed to change patients ’ lives for the better , with the belief that all patients should have access to the medicine that they need . Partnerships with global health institutions have made this possible . Philanthropy and a steadfast business approach have got vaccines to where they are needed the most .

Global health insurance company Cigna sees itself as being in partnership with its patients , supporting them in their journey to complete health and wellness across the mind and body , with its 74,000 employees working around the clock and around the world to uphold this value .

Cigna ' s core mission is to uplift the health and wellbeing of its patients , as well as provide a peace of mind with their simple , affordable and predictable health care .