Cigna is a global health services company dedicated to improving health and well-being; in addition, it specializes in tailor-made health insurance plans to suit the needs of international institutions. Enrolment of relocated faculty, administrators and management is compulsory as of day one of appointment unless proof of equivalent health insurance coverage is already in effect at the time of appointment. For local hire faculty and management enrolment in Cigna health insurance are optional, alternatively, members can join MetLife the local health insurance plan or provide proof of equivalent coverage in effect at the time of appointment to substitute both plans.