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.

14th annual Aflac WorkForces Report uncovers very high levels of burnout are nearly twice as likely among U.S. Hispanic employees than non-Hispanics

COLUMBUS, Ga., Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American employers and employees are facing a conundrum: heightened levels of workplace stress and burnout. This concern is exacerbated by ongoing rising costs of health care, financial vulnerability and looming worry about the future of their families, according to the 14th annual Aflac WorkForces Report1 released by Aflac Incorporated, a leading provider of supplemental health insurance and products in the U.S. The report has been tracking for more than a decade the state of the American workplace among employees and employers — capturing trends, attitudes, needs and experiences in health care and benefits administration.

30-year group insurance industry veteran will leverage his carrier and benefits consulting experience to further deepen Aflac's distribution model and drive profitable growth

COLUMBUS, Ga., Nov. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac, the leading provider of supplemental health insurance in the U.S.1, today announced the hiring of JR Shamley for the newly created position of senior vice president, National Account Business Development and Growth Solutions. In this role, Shamley will be responsible for aligning distribution and business strategies to drive profitable growth in the national accounts segment. With a proven track record in consulting for large employers, Shamley brings more than three decades of experience to further enhance Aflac's employer benefits solutions for large employers.

COLUMBUS, Ga., Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) today reported its third quarter results.

Total revenues were $2.9 billion in the third quarter of 2024, compared with $5.0 billion in the third quarter of 2023. Net losses were $93 million, or losses of $0.17 per diluted share, compared with earnings of $1.6 billion, or $2.64 per diluted share a year ago, primarily due to increased foreign exchange-related losses from yen strengthening by 12.9% during the quarter.

Net losses in the third quarter of 2024 included net investment losses of $1.4 billion, or $2.51 per diluted share, compared with net investment gains of $423 million, or $0.71 per diluted share a year ago. These net investment losses were driven by net losses of $1.4 billion on certain derivatives and foreign currency activities; net gains from sales and redemptions of $105 million; a $13 million gain from an increase in the fair value of equity securities; an $86 million increase in credit losses; and a $55 million impairment due to the anticipated sale of investments with unrealized losses.

COLUMBUS, Ga., Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) announced today the promotion of Virgil R. Miller to president of Aflac Incorporated, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Miller will retain his current role as president of Aflac U.S. In his expanded role, Miller's responsibilities will include supporting key companywide profitable growth and efficiency initiatives, continuing to advance the company's digital capabilities with a focus on customer-centric strategies, and managing the evolution of product offerings to meet new market needs.  Miller will continue to report to Aflac Incorporated Chairman and CEO Daniel P. Amos.

COLUMBUS, Ga., Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) announced today that it will release third quarter 2024 financial results after the market closes on October 30, 2024. At that time, earnings materials, including the quarterly earnings release and financial supplement, will be available, along with a financial update video from 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, October 31, 2024. During the webcast, Aflac Incorporated Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President Daniel P. Amos, along with Brodén, will discuss the company's quarterly results and outlook and 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., Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 3 out of 4 American workers say they experienced stress and anxiety while covering for a coworker on paid/extended leave,1 according to dual studies by Aflac Incorporated and Prudential Financial, Inc.

In addition, about half of workers say they experienced burnout when covering for an employee whose leave extended beyond nine weeks,1 according to the studies, one by Aflac focusing on how employees are impacted by a coworkers' leave, and another by Prudential, focusing on how employers are supporting workers who cover for employees on leave. The studies by the two companies, both leading providers of group life, absence, disability and supplemental health insurance in the U.S., were combined into a single presentation on Aug. 6 at the 2024 Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC) Annual Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

Bridge to Brighter website offers tips people can use to ease the cancer journey

COLUMBUS Ga., Sept. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- September is Childhood Cancer and Sickle Cell Awareness Month, and Aflac, a committed partner in helping families facing the challenges associated with pediatric cancer and blood disorders, is renewing its call for individuals to join its heartful program called Bridge to Brighter. A leading provider of health supplemental insurance in the U.S., Aflac Incorporated has dedicated its philanthropic mission to supporting pediatric cancer and blood disorder programs and initiatives, raising nearly $184 million since 1995. This ongoing commitment includes its support to the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children's Hospital of Atlanta, one of the top 10 pediatric oncology, hematology, and blood and marrow transplant programs in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report. More than half of the funding comes from Aflac's generous employees and independent sales force members who contribute directly from their commissions.

40 of the robotic companions donated to pediatric cancer and sickle cell patients courtesy of Aflac

BRONX, N.Y., Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Children at Children's Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) now have a new best friend thanks to Aflac Incorporated, a leading provider of health supplemental insurance in the U.S. The Columbus, Georgia-based insurer donated 40 My Special Aflac Ducks at an event Tuesday.  Since the first duck delivery in 2018, Aflac has placed more than 31,000 My Special Aflac Ducks in the hands of pediatric cancer and sickle cell patients ages 3 and up free of charge, providing comfort and joy during their treatment journeys.

The iconic coaches return for the insurer's annual college football campaign

COLUMBUS, Ga., Aug. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024-2025 college football season is kicking off with a new NIL deal featuring some of the sport's biggest names — "Name, Injury, Likeness," that is. Aflac, the leading provider of supplemental health insurance in the U.S.,1 announced today that the Aflac Duck will once again team up with Nick Saban and Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders for its annual college football ad campaign. Returning for their fourth straight season together, the two coaches will continue to raise awareness of how Aflac helps hardworking Americans with expenses health insurance doesn't cover.

All-time football great helps kickoff the Aflac Kickoff Game festivities by creating bright smiles for special kids

ATLANTA, Aug. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pro Football and College Football Hall of Fame defensive back Champ Bailey (2019) today stopped by the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. The former University of Georgia star helped kickoff for a cause before the upcoming Aflac Kickoff Game at noon this Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta where the Bulldogs will face the Tigers from Clemson.

Board-certified family medicine physician addresses his social media audience — 25 million strong — to discuss common mistakes young people make with health care and how to fix them

COLUMBUS, Ga., Aug. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- When it comes to taking care of their health, there are a few simple things that young people may be missing: making and keeping appointments with their primary care physicians, and leaning too heavily on urgent care and the emergency room for their primary care. This, according to Doctor Mike Varshavski, is supported by the second annual Aflac Wellness Matters Survey,1 recently released by Aflac, a leading provider of supplemental health insurance in the U.S. 

SKYGEN's innovative technology delivers digital experience critical to customer satisfaction

TAMPA, Fla., July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac, a leading provider of supplemental insurance in the U.S., announced today that its Dental and Vision division has engaged SKYGEN to continue improving the customer satisfaction journey. SKYGEN is a U.S.-based, premier technology partner with a focus on dental and vision insurance plans that serves nearly 50 million members across all 50 states. SKYGEN's decades of industry experience, advanced technology and innovative solutions will provide a service model that will both improve the experience for all stakeholders and support the future growth of Aflac Dental & Vision.

Free-of-charge robotic companion brings joy to 16 sickle cell patients at Prisma Health Children's Hospital-Midlands

COLUMBUS, Ga., June 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Three-time women's national championship-winning University of South Carolina Head Basketball Coach and Olympic legend Dawn Staley joined Aflac, a leading provider of health supplemental insurance in the U.S., to deliver 16 My Special Aflac Ducks at Prisma Health Children's Hospital-Midlands. The social robotic duck uses innovative technology to help children prepare for medical procedures, communicate their feelings, practice distraction techniques and more.

COLUMBUS, Ga., June 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) announced today that it will release second quarter 2024 financial results after the market closes on July 31, 2024. At that time, earnings materials, including the quarterly earnings release and financial supplement, will be available, along with a financial update video from 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, August 1, 2024. During the webcast, Aflac Incorporated Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President Daniel P. Amos, along with Brodén, will discuss the company's quarterly results and outlook and 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., June 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Legendary Hall of Fame Athlete turned University of Colorado Boulder Head Football Coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders joined Aflac, a leading provider of supplemental health insurance in the U.S., on Monday, to deliver My Special Aflac Ducks at Children's Hospital Colorado. The social robotic duck provides comfort to pediatric patients with cancer and sickle cell disease by helping them prepare for medical procedures, communicate their feelings, practice distraction techniques and more. From championships and personal achievements on the gridiron to both the Pro and College Football Halls of Fame, Coach Prime matches his on-field passion with his desire to give back to the community.

TV personality and host Adamari López to kick off the start of continental fútbol competition with a specially themed event for patients and their families

MIAMI, June 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac, the leading provider of supplemental health insurance in the U.S.1, partnered once again with beloved TV personality and cancer survivor, Adamari López, to bring the excitement and joy of soccer to pediatric patients at Nicklaus Children's Hospital. This event marks the second consecutive year that Aflac has aligned with López as the company continues in its mission to support the communities, families and patients impacted by cancer and blood disorders, particularly in the Hispanic American community.

COLUMBUS, Ga., June 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac, a leading provider of supplemental and group insurance in the U.S., has partnered with Empathy, an innovative technology company that specializes in providing compassionate and comprehensive on-demand support for bereaved families to assist with the challenges they face after losing a loved one. Effective July 1, Empathy's loss support services will be available to Aflac Group Life, Absence, and Disability Solutions covered insureds and their beneficiaries under life insurance, to better manage grief and administrative burdens associated with the loss of a loved one. These services align with Aflac's commitment to provide care and value to our customers.

Free-of-charge robotic companion helps comfort 17 pediatric cancer and sickle cell patients at Prisma Health Children's Hospital-Upstate in Greenville, South Carolina

COLUMBUS, Ga., May 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Two-time national champion Clemson University Head Football Coach Dabo Swinney, whose team will kick off the 2024 college football season against the Georgia Bulldogs in this year's Aflac Kickoff Game, surprised children at Prisma Health Children's Hospital-Upstate with My Special Aflac Duck, a free-of-charge resource created for children ages 3 and up with cancer and sickle cell disease. In partnership with Aflac, a leading provider of health supplemental insurance in the U.S., Coach Swinney, Aflac U.S. President Virgil Miller and the famous Clemson Tiger delivered My Special Aflac Ducks, helping the children and their families enjoy a great day of fun activities.