What Does Cigna Stand For in a Name?

A single word can have so many meanings as everyone lays claim to brand their products and services. When you ask what does CIGNA stand for, a possible reply is an acronym for Connecticut General Life Insurance Company. It carries all types of insurance for health, life, accident, disability and many more. Cigna provides extensive plans in the American region and is expanding to other countries. Cigna also branched into a home delivery pharmacy program whereby customers make online requests to refill existing prescriptions and have the drugs delivered to their homes.

Gina Cigna was an accomplished operatic singer, born in Paris of Italian parentage. She lived to be a centenarian plus a year, and sang soprano in numerous works of opera during the inter-war era. In her early years, she received training as a pianist and started her career as a recitalist. She sang in many famous opera houses, among them Paris, London, Chicago and New York. She also made some studio recordings. When her singing career was cut short due to a serious automobile accident, she turned to teaching.

Another Cigna in the world of music is Brittany Cigna from Michigan. A singer and songwriter, Cigna is greatly influenced by the music of the Beatles, Sir Bob Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel among others. She also released her debut album called Polaroids.

Gianni Cigna was born in Rome. He received a scholarship to pursue his training in cinematography and later graduated as a Director of Photography. Later on, he was privileged to work with some famous directors of photography and was awarded another scholarship to become a cinematographer. He then worked with other cinematographers and directors to gain experience and expertise at an international level.

A fellow countryman of the same name but sporting in nature is Claudio Cigna, the Freestyle Frisbee Champion from Italy. Also proudly holding the title of World Vicechampion and European Freestyle Frisbee Champion, Cigna conducts shows, classes, tours and media appearances worldwide. He is also the Freestyle Director of Paganello, an annual sporting Frisbee competition consisting of beach and freestyle events. He also recently starred in a Cornetto ice cream commercial.

Hailing from a background in military education, General Gaetano Cigna, born in Rome, pursued a career in the military upon completion of his basic training. He was assigned to serve with NATO. He was subsequently promoted to be Head of Office for the Italian Army Chief of Staff based in Rome. He also served in Sicily and was transferred to Beijing as the Defense Attache. Later on, he returned to serve with NATO in the peacekeeping Kosovo force. He has been awarded with numerous commendations for service to his country.