Company: CI
Filing Date: 2025-03-14
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0001739940-25-000015
Chunk: 23

Company: Cigna Group
Filing Date: 2025-03-14
Form: DEF 14A
Chunk 23
---
VERNANCE MATTERS |

fosters and supports effectiveness. Our Board evaluations are designed to solicit input and perspective on various matters, including:

• board and committee structure and the role and responsibility of the Board;

• board composition, including size, backgrounds, and skill set;

• board leadership, dynamics, and culture;

• governance policies and practices;

• strategy and risk oversight;

• relationship with management;

• board response to trends and developments;

• board operations, including the conduct and cadence of meetings, schedule, information flow, and relationships with outside advisors; and

• overall performance.

As set forth in its charter, the Corporate Governance Committee oversees the Board, committee and individual director evaluation process. The Corporate Governance Committee and the Lead Independent Director determine the appropriate form of evaluation and consider the design of the process to ensure it is both meaningful and effective, with support from The Cigna Group Office of the Corporate Secretary.

From time to time, the Board engages an independent third party to conduct the Board evaluation. In 2024, the Corporate Governance Committee engaged an independent third party with expertise in board evaluations and organizational effectiveness to lead the Board evaluation. The third party engaged each director on a wide range of topics, including those described above. Following this process, the third party led a discussion with the full Board regarding the results of the Board evaluation process. In addition, the third party provided feedback to each Committee Chair regarding his or her respective Committee’s effectiveness. Each of the Committee Chairs discussed this feedback with their respective Committee as part of the Committee’s self-assessment. In addition, the third party facilitated the giving of peer feedback, whereby each director received developmental feedback from his or her fellow directors.

The Corporate Governance Committee and the Board intend to use an independent third party to facilitate the Board evaluation process approximately every three to five years, or as needed.

Based on the results of the Board, committee, and individual evaluations, the Board works with management to take any steps required to address items raised on an as-needed basis. The Board is mindful of the importance of a thorough and thoughtful evaluation process and believes that it furthers the Board’s overall effectiveness.

Board Refreshment and Succession Planning

Our Corporate Governance Committee engages in Board succession planning on an ongoing basis. The Corporate Governance Committee is responsible for identifying new director candidates, reviewing the composition of the Board and its committees, and making recommendations to the full Board on these matters. When identifying new candidates for the Board, the Committee focuses on identifying candidates who possess skills and qualifications that will support the Company