COLUMBUS, Ga., Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac, the leading provider of supplemental health insurance in the U.S.,1 today announced the hiring of Michael Fradkin as senior vice president, Aflac Dental and Vision, a business unit that is a key component of the company's offering. Fradkin will report to Aflac U.S. Executive Vice President, COO and CFO Frederic Simard and will lead operations with a focus on customer experience, provider network growth and business expansion.

Fradkin brings more than 30 years of group insurance experience, specializing in dental and vision coverage. Most recently, he served as president of FastTrack, a made-for-insurance intelligent technology solutions provider, where he oversaw expansion into new markets while also driving significant improvements in quality and customer service. Prior to FastTrack, he served in various financial, product and strategy leadership positions with MetLife, Guardian and Lincoln Financial.

Teams to focus on preventive wellness by addressing physical, emotional and financial toxicity related to a cancer diagnosis

COLUMBUS, Ga., Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac Incorporated (Aflac), the leading provider of cancer insurance in the United States and Japan, is teaming up with the American Cancer Society (ACS), the leading cancer-fighting organization with a vision of ending cancer as we know it — for everyone. Together, they will shine a light on the ways early cancer detection can support individuals as they navigate the physical, emotional and financial challenges associated with the disease, particularly as data from the most recent (2024) Aflac Wellness Matters Survey found that 77% of Americans delay important health checkups,1 and 60% admit to avoiding important health and cancer screenings altogether,2 with millennials leading the pack.

Aflac Accident Insurance offers broad post-accident treatment and therapy coverage

COLUMBUS, Ga., Feb. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Recognizing that accidents can happen anytime, anywhere and to anyone, Aflac Incorporated, a leading provider of supplemental health insurance in the U.S., announced today the launch of its latest individual Aflac Accident Insurance product to help provide financial peace of mind when facing a covered accident.

The new Aflac Accident Insurance plan provides policyholders with cash benefits* after a covered accident, including health services such as ambulance, ER, urgent care, physical therapy, mental health therapy and more. The product is available in 32 states and provides a variety of coverage types that appeal to consumers in all life stages. A primary feature of the new product is how it nearly doubles coverage for follow-up care treatments, including broadening treatment care to include mental health benefits when an accident occurs. The enhancements also provide increased preventive care, designed to promote overall health and wellness.

COLUMBUS, Ga., Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) today reported its fourth quarter results.

Total revenues were $5.4 billion in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with $3.8 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023. Net earnings were $1.9 billion, or $3.42 per diluted share, compared with $268 million, or $0.46 per diluted share a year ago.

Net earnings in the fourth quarter of 2024 included net investment gains of $1.0 billion, or $1.86 per diluted share, compared with net investment losses of $511 million, or $0.87 per diluted share a year ago. These net investment gains were driven by net gains of $1.2 billion on certain derivatives and foreign currency activities; and a $40 million gain from an increase in the fair value of equity securities offset by $95 million of reserves for current expected credit losses (CECL); net losses from sales and redemptions of $74 million; and no impairments.  

COLUMBUS, Ga., Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) announced today that Aflac Incorporated Chairman and CEO Daniel P. Amos will present at the Bank of America Securities 2025 Financial Services Conference on February 12, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. ET.

The presentation will be webcast live. Please click on the link that follows for the webcast at least 15 minutes prior to the presentation to download and install any necessary software.

Inaugural Summer Program with Dagger Plans to Expand in 2025

ATLANTA, Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac's inaugural Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) internship program, Dagger X Aflac, in partnership with the creative agency Dagger, has resulted in the production of a national television ad titled Duck Dunk. The commercial is making waves due to its all-star lineup of celebrity appearances, including Dawn Staley, head coach of the South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball team; Andraya Carter, ESPN and SEC Network analyst and WNBA reporter; and Allisha Gray, guard for the Atlanta Dream. A two-time WNBA All-Star, Gray made history as the first player to win both the WNBA Kia Skills Challenge and the Starry 3-Point Contest during WNBA All-Star Weekend.

COLUMBUS, Ga., Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) announced today that it will release fourth quarter 2024 financial results after the market closes on February 5, 2025. At that time, earnings materials, including the quarterly earnings release and financial supplement, will be available, along with a financial update video from Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Max Brodén, on the company's Investor Relations website, investors.aflac.com.

Aflac Incorporated will also webcast a conference call scheduled for 8:00 a.m. (ET) on Thursday, February 6. During the webcast, Aflac Incorporated Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Daniel P. Amos, along with Brodén, will discuss the company's quarterly results and outlook. Virgil Miller, President of Aflac Incorporated and Aflac U.S., will join them to answer questions during the webcast with other members of executive management from the U.S. and Japan. To listen to the conference call, please register at investors.aflac.com five to seven minutes prior to the scheduled start time. 

COLUMBUS, Ga., Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared the first quarter dividend of $0.58 per share, payable on March 3, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 19, 2025. This represents a 16.0% increase over the previously declared fourth quarter dividend.

Commenting on the announcements, Aflac Incorporated Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Daniel P. Amos said: "I am pleased with the Board's action to increase the first quarter 2025 dividend. We treasure our record of 42 consecutive years of dividend increases, and our dividend track record is supported by the strength of our capital and cash flows. As an insurance company, our primary responsibility is to fulfill the promises we make to our policyholders. At the same time, we are listening to our shareholders and understand the importance of prudent liquidity and capital management. We remain committed to maintaining strong capital ratios on behalf of our policyholders and balance this financial strength with tactical capital deployment." 

Comforting robotic companions donated to pediatric cancer patients courtesy of Aflac

ROSEVILLE Calif., Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Children in Northern California now have a cuddly companion to bring them comfort through their cancer treatment journey. Aflac Incorporated, a leading provider of health supplemental insurance in the U.S. donated the robotic ducks to Keaton's Child Cancer Alliance in Roseville Thursday. The event marks nearly 200 ducks given to Keaton's in the last two years and more than 33,000 ducks distributed free of charge since the program began in 2018.

COLUMBUS, Ga., Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) announced today that it will webcast its annual Financial Analysts Briefing on December 3, 2024 at starting 8:00 a.m. (ET). Aflac's executive management will discuss the Company's operations and strategy for the U.S. and Japan, as well as its medium-term outlook.

The presentations will be available via webcast, and you must register here prior to the event. Presentation slides will be posted on investors.aflac.com after the market closes on December 2, 2024, and an archive of the presentations will also be available on investors.aflac.com for two weeks following the conclusion of the webcast.