PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jason Sadler has been appointed to lead the Health, Life & Accident (HL&A) operations of CIGNA International, a world leader in direct marketed global health, accident and life insurance, effective July 19, 2010. Sadler will be based in Hong Kong and report to CIGNA International President William L. Atwell. He will be responsible for leading and expanding CIGNA's HL&A business globally.

“Jason’s insurance career spans 21 years and we’re very fortunate to gain his expertise and knowledge of the industry,” said Atwell. “With his breadth of experience and strong leadership skills, I'm confident he'll be a great success in leading our team to meet our aggressive growth objectives – particularly in Asia.”

Sadler spent the last 16 years at HSBC serving in leadership positions with increasing responsibility in the United Kingdom, Singapore and Hong Kong. He most recently held the position of managing director for the insurance business for Hong Kong, responsible for the life, general, medical and corporate retirement business. Under Sadler’s leadership and for the first time in HSBC history, all four businesses lines were rated #1 in their respective segments for new business premiums in 2009.

Prior to that, Sadler held management positions with AXA Insurance in the UK and Zurich Financial Services. Sadler earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business studies from Swansea University in Wales, United Kingdom. He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.

About CIGNA International

CIGNA International is part of CIGNA (NYSE:CI), a global health service and related insurance company dedicated to helping people improve their health, well-being and sense of security. CIGNA Corporation's operating subsidiaries in the United States provide an integrated suite of medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy and vision care benefits, as well as group life, accident and disability insurance. Outside the U.S. CIGNA delivers access to superior quality health care and related financial protection programs to employers, affinity groups and individuals. CIGNA actively sells in 27 countries and jurisdictions and serves expatriates virtually everywhere in the world. On a global scale, CIGNA serves some 46 million people. To learn more about CIGNA, visit www.cigna.com.