Transition Marks Final Step in the Acquisition of International Health Insurer, Expands Aetna’s Portfolio of International Private Medical Insurance for Expatriates and High-Net-Worth Individuals

November 9, 2009 - Aetna (NYSE: AET), a leading global diversified health care benefits company, announced today that it has renamed Goodhealth Worldwide, which the company acquired in late 2007. All products and services will now be sold as Aetna Global Benefits (AGB), the organization's international business segment that supports more than 400,000 members worldwide.

"The official integration of our global business operations strengthens our position as a key player in the international marketplace", said Martha Temple, president of Aetna Global Benefits. "Now, under the Aetna umbrella, our stakeholders worldwide will benefit from the experience, health care expertise and financial stability of a powerful brand that's been respected for over 150 years."

In addition to expanding its brand, the organization is also enhancing its global service capabilities, health solutions offerings and provider network. AGB currently operates from key locations throughout North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

"Our unique combination of a global presence and local market expertise enables us to continue to offer new, innovative benefits solutions, as well as cutting-edge tools and resources that meet the needs of our diverse customer base in the Americas", said Toby Dobbs, AGB Vice President of Sales in the Americas. "We are excited by the opportunities that operating under the power of the Aetna umbrella will present in the region."

About Aetna Global Benefits

Aetna Global Benefits, the international business segment of Aetna, is committed to helping create a stronger, healthier global community by delivering comprehensive health benefits and health management solutions worldwide. AGB's expatriate business is one of the industry's largest and most prominent U.S.-based international health benefits providers, supporting more than 400,000 members worldwide. Our expatriate offerings include medical, dental, vision, life, disability and emergency assistance. The organization's health management business collaborates with health care systems, government entities and plan sponsors around the world to design and build locally-applied health management solutions to improve health, quality and cost outcomes.

About Aetna

Aetna is one of the leading diversified health care benefits companies in the United States, serving approximately 36.8 million people with information and resources to help them make better informed decisions about their health care. Aetna offers a broad range of traditional and consumer-directed health insurance products and related services, including medical, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, group life and disability plans, and medical management capabilities and health care management services for Medicaid plans. Our customers include employer groups, individuals, college students, part-time and hourly workers, health plans, governmental units, government-sponsored plans, labor groups and expatriates. For more information, see www.aetna.com.