Baker McKenzie Advises Cigna Global Health Benefits on Agreement with UnitedHealthcare Global

Leading global law firm, Baker McKenzie has advised Cigna Healthcare, International Health, Global Health Benefits (GHB) on an agreement with UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Global that advances GHB’s international health growth strategy and expands access for globally mobile operations to GHB’s global health capabilities.

Under the agreement, UHC Global will exclusively endorse GHB as its preferred international health insurer for UHC Global clients, following UHC’s decision to withdraw from the international private medical insurance business across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. GHB, part of Cigna Healthcare’s International Health division, offers international health solutions for organisations with globally mobile employees and their families. Through the agreement, UHC Global clients will gain access to GHB’s deep global health expertise, personalised guidance and support, and compliant, locally relevant care worldwide.

The cross-border Baker McKenzie team was led by Corporate partner, Helen Johnson, alongside Robert Wright, Laura MacLachlan, Laura Middleton, Zach Bassen, Jennifer Broder, Matthew Berridge, Zelander Gray, Alice Brunning, Cristina Messerschmidt, Marie Leppard, Josh Chamberlain, Caitlin McErlane, Shaneil Shah, Jasmine Ginty, Lois Liu, Michael Garallek, Mariana Oliver, John Fedele, Kimberly Franko and Sebastien Ma’ilei.

Commenting on the transaction, Corporate Partner, Helen Johnson said: “We are delighted to have advised Cigna Healthcare on this strategically significant agreement with UnitedHealthcare Global. The transaction involved a complex transition framework requiring advice from several practice groups across multiple jurisdictions. It has been a privilege to support Cigna on this important initiative designed to ensure continuity of service and access to healthcare solutions for international employers and their employees.”