Anthem Bringing 100 New Jobs to Wallingford

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield announced Thursday that the company plans to bring 100 new jobs to its headquarters in Wallingford beginning this summer.

"This is an exciting day for our company, for the State of Connecticut, and for the City of Wallingford,” said David R. Fusco, president of Anthem.

The new jobs include both entry level call center and managerial positions.

“These are important jobs focused on helping our customers get the most out of their Anthem benefits and better navigate the changes in the health care system," said Fusco, who called the state's workforce "ideal."

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy called Anthem "a strong partner."

"Anytime a company like Anthem, one that is on the leading edge of its industry, grows and expands in Connecticut, it not only raises our profile but demonstrates to others that our state is a great place to invest, live, work and do business," Malloy said.