Aetna Life Insurance Company (ALIC) is an insurance company based in Hartford, Connecticut. Established in 1850, the company provides life, accident and health insurance products to its clients. It operates as a subsidiary of Aetna, an American health care company. All of Aetna's life insurance plans and policies are offered and underwritten by Aetna Life Insurance Company. The assets of the company are managed and governed by the executive management team.