Aetna Names Patricia Farrell Head of National Accounts; John Webb to Assume Additional Responsibilities for Aetna Government Businesses

Aetna (NYSE: AET) today announced that Patricia Farrell, currently head of Aetna’s Government and Global Business, will assume new responsibilities as head of Aetna’s National Accounts business that will now include Aetna Global Benefits and Medicaid. Additionally, John Webb, who heads Aetna’s Business Alliances, will assume additional responsibility as head of Aetna’s Government businesses. Both will continue to report directly to Aetna President and Head of Business Operations Mark Bertolini. Brad Fluegel, head of Aetna’s National Accounts, has decided to pursue an opportunity outside of the company and will be leaving, effective immediately. Fluegel joined Aetna in March 2005. "As Aetna continues to redefine the way we do business in order to most effectively serve our customers, I am pleased that Pat and John have agreed to assume important new responsibilities,” said Bertolini. "Both are seasoned business leaders with a sharp focus on what it takes to attract new customers and strengthen relationships with existing customers. I am confident that they will lead their organizations to strong, profitable growth.” About Aetna Aetna is one of the nation’s leading diversified health care benefits companies, serving approximately 34.9 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, long-term care 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 and government-sponsored plans in both the U.S. and internationally. www.aetna.com