Pete Chuchro has been the General Manager and Market Growth Leader for Cigna Healthcare’s Arizona Market commercial employer benefits programs since the start of 2024. In this role, he has already built relationships to drive market growth for client employers by creating customer value and ensuring that the local market strategy, product, and network offerings meet evolving customer and client needs. He works with market leaders and medical executives to build strategies that improve the affordability of care, enhance customer experience, and improve access to care and patient outcomes.
With over two decades of experience at Cigna Healthcare, Chuchro previously served as Director of Risk Management and Underwriting for the Cigna Group’s Arizona market, partnering with sales and client services to consistently achieve goals. Prior to that role, he was Director of Risk and Underwriting for the Middle Market Segment in Southern California, Nevada and Arizona, and held several underwriting roles within the organization.
Pete gained leadership from his 1st generation immigrant parents that personified the work ethic and unwavering courage needed to move across the world seeking out a better life for them and their family. He knows the value of teamwork, growing up with six siblings formed his steadfast ability to collaborate to meet the needs of all parties while advancing the mission at hand. As an army ranger veteran, he proudly served in the 75th Ranger Regiment embodying the Ranger Creed from military to civilian life.
Chuchro earned his MBA and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science at Central Connecticut State University.
Pete is a board member of the Greater Phoenix Chamber & Arizona State Chamber. He volunteers to support the veteran community, struggling community members, and mentoring the next generation of future leaders.
He resides in Peoria with his wife Franchesca, two daughters, and son. In his spare time, he enjoys running, getting lost in nature by visiting the many National Parks throughout the country. Highly recommending Havasupai Falls, which is a natural wonder in Arizona’s backyard.