Company Profile for Aetna

Aetna Inc.

TypePublic (NYSE: AET)
S&P 500 Component
Founded1853
HeadquartersHartford, Connecticut, U. S.
IndustryHealth Insurance
Key People'''Mark T. Bertolini'''
(Chairman) (CEO) (President)
ProductsHealth Care Plans
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aetna

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
151 Farmington Ave.
Hartford, CT 06156
860-273-0123
www.aetna.com

Customer service: 1-800-872-3862

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