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John Alden Small Group Insurance Now Available in Alaska

    Full Range of Quality Products Will Give Alaska Consumers More Choice

    MILWAUKEE, June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- John Alden Life Insurance Company, a
member company of Fortis Health, announces the availability of its small group
health insurance products to companies in the state of Alaska.  John Alden is
one of the most experienced and respected names in small group insurance
coverage and its entrance into the Alaska market will offer small business
owners greater choice in their health insurance options.
    "We're excited to be offering our full line of health coverage in Alaska,"
says Kerri Mansberg, Vice President-John Alden Product Management.  "Small
group is our core product line and we're committed to providing the broad,
quality coverage that meets these groups' needs."

    New to Alaska -- Not new to the industry
    John Alden small group products are available to groups of 2-50 and
include medical, life, short term disability, and dental (for groups of three
or more) insurance, as well as prescription drug programs, supplemental
accident coverage, Medical Savings Accounts (MSAs) and Premium Only Plans
(POP).
    Last year, John Alden began selling its Individual Medical health
insurance product in Alaska.  "Although we had never previously offered
products in Alaska, most agents were familiar with John Alden's reputation of
offering high-quality products and top-notch service," says Paris Inglis,
Sales Manager for NorthStar Marketing, the distribution arm for John Alden.
    Founded in 1961, John Alden is an insurance leader.  As a Fortis Health
member company, John Alden is backed by more than 100 years of strength,
stability and experience.  Employers or agents interested in more information
should contact a North Star Marketing Representative at 1-800-736-6762 or via
e-mail at Paris.inglis@us.fortis.com .

    About Fortis Health:
    Fortis Health ( http://www.fortishealth.com ) is the leading developer and
provider of Individual Medical, Small Group, Short Term and Student Health
Insurance products, issued and underwritten by Fortis Insurance Company, John
Alden Life Insurance Company and Fortis Benefits Insurance Company. In
business since 1892, the company provides health insurance coverage for over
one million people nationwide.  Fortis Health is headquartered in Milwaukee,
Wis., and has operations offices in Minnesota, Idaho, Texas, Florida and Ohio.
    Fortis Health is a part of Fortis, Inc., a financial services company
that, through its operating companies and affiliates, has built leadership
positions in a number of specialty insurance market segments.  Fortis, Inc. is
part of Fortis, a financial services provider active in the fields of
insurance, banking and investment.  As of year-end, 2002, Fortis had total
assets of approximately $500 billion.  Fortis ranks 31st based on assets and
85th based on revenues on the Fortune 'Global 500' (July 22, 2002) and 38th on
the Forbes Global 'Super 50' list (July 3, 2002).


SOURCE Fortis Health




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