The sale was first reported on in August. Cigna’s decision to spin off the business comes as the insurer turns a greater focus toward healthcare after its acquisition of pharmacy benefits manager Express Scripts.
Pending regulatory approval, the deal is expected to close in the third quarter of 2020.
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