Aetna has been issuing life insurance policies since 1853 — 173 years of continuous operation. For Columbia residents (average local premium about $23.2/mo), what matters is whether Aetna's strengths match your specific situation. Here's an honest read on where Aetna excels and where another carrier might price better.
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
Is Aetna right for Columbia families?
Our licensed Missouri brokers compare Aetna alongside all 22+ A-rated carriers we work with. Whether Aetna prices lowest for your specific situation depends on your age, health profile, tobacco status, and the product type you're after. For context, Columbia's average monthly premium is about $23.2/mo — a useful benchmark to compare any carrier quote against.
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 Missouri broker in Columbia will walk you through how Aetna compares to your other options.