Based in Hartford, CT and founded in 1853, Aetna is a long-standing American life insurance carrier. For Edison, NJ families considering Aetna, the key question isn't the brand — it's how their quote compares to the 21 other A-rated carriers a broker can shop for you. Here's the company background, their focus areas, and a free-quote form.
About Aetna
Aetna was founded in 1853 as Aetna Life Insurance Company. In 1998 it sold its individual life insurance business to Lincoln Financial Group, and today operates primarily as a health insurer under CVS Health. Aetna remains relevant for supplemental and group life coverage but no longer issues individual whole or term life policies.
What Aetna is best known for
- Group life (via CVS/Aetna)
- Supplemental coverage
Aetna for Edison's buyer demographics
Edison's median age is 43.0, and rate classes are set at application — the younger and healthier you apply, the less you pay for every future year of coverage. Aetna's underwriting appetite varies by age bracket and product, so whether they're your best fit is a profile-specific question. Request a quote below and a licensed New Jersey broker will tell you honestly whether Aetna is a strong match or whether a different carrier prices better for your age and health profile.
Seeing a real Aetna quote takes about 60 seconds and costs nothing — there's no obligation to buy. Request a quote below and a licensed New Jersey broker in Edison will walk you through how Aetna compares to your other options.