Connecticut Water Service Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Richard H. Forde, retired Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer of Cigna Corporation, to its Board of Directors effective October 4, 2013. With his addition to the board, Mr. Forde will become a member of the Board's Compensation, Corporate Finance and Investment, and Corporate Governance committees. Mr. Forde brings a wealth of financial and managerial experience to the CTWS Board.

Prior to his retirement in 2012, his career at Cigna spanned 35 years with the last 8 years as Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer.