New insurance company fills small-business needs.

• Position: Insurance - John Alden Life Insurance Co. - Brief Article

John Alden Life Insurance Co., a Fortis Health company, is offering its small-group health insurance products to companies in Alaska. Alden and Fortis Health said they are committed to competitive health insurance marketplaces and will keep rates affordable for consumers and small businesses.

The Alden small-group products available to employer groups with two to 50 employees include medical, life, short-term disability and dental (for groups of three or more) insurance, as well as prescription drug programs and supplemental accident coverage.

Alden also offers two of the latest trends in health insurance plans that address the need for affordability: Medical Savings Accounts and Premium-Only Plans.

MSAs are accounts set up to pay for employees' medical care. They also allow the employee to build up savings to pay for future medical expenses. When combined with a high-deductible health insurance plan, MSAs provide employers with significant...