AFL - Leadership updates

Designed to help children express empathy for those with health challenges, "Beyond Words" represents Aflac's newest expression of care with 100% of net proceeds benefiting the Aflac Childhood Cancer Foundation COLUMBUS, Ga., Nov. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In collaboration with bestselling children's book Author Sheri Fink and Research Astronaut Kellie Gerardi, Aflac Incorporated released today a new children's book highlighting the power of empathy, kindness and compassion for loved ones, especially children, facing health challenges. Award-winning author Fink introduces readers to Buddy, a bear cub who struggles to find the right words to comfort his friend, Bunny, who is in the hospital. A

Coach Saban and Coach Prime reunite with Aflac in annual college football campaign to help fans tackle the chaos of medical bills when health insurance falls short COLUMBUS, Ga., Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Just as the college football landscape feels more unpredictable than ever, so too does the growing challenge of medical debt for Americans. That's why the Aflac Duck is taking charge as the commissioner — the Commissioner of Coverage, that is — for the 2025 season, ready to call the shots and set the game plan to help navigate the financial gaps when traditional health insurance doesn't cover everything. For the fifth consecutive year, college football's favorite trio will dust off thei

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

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 d

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. Miller joined Aflac in 2004, and prior to being named t

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

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. The two

Star Mountain Capital, a rapidly growing employee-owned specialized investment firm with over $3.5 billion AUM, focused on delivering systematic alpha and low market correlated returns from high yielding private loans with equity upside in the lower middle-market, announced that Eric Kirsch has joined as Senior Advisor. Star Mountain Capital, LLC ("Star Mountain"), a specialized investment manager with over $3.5 billion in assets under management (committed capital including debt facilities as of 9/30/2023) focused on generating defensive and premium returns from the less efficient and labor-intensive market of U.S. private small and medium-sized businesses (the "lower middle-market"), is

COLUMBUS, Ga., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac Incorporated today announced that Eric Kirsch, executive vice president and global chief investment officer; president of Aflac Global Investments, will retire from Aflac, effective March 31, 2023. Kirsch will be succeeded by Bradley Dyslin, deputy global chief investment officer; senior managing director; global head of credit and strategic investment opportunities. Dyslin will officially start his new role on January 1, 2023, with Kirsch serving as executive vice president in transition before retiring effective March 31, 2023. Kirsch joined Aflac 11 years ago with a mandate to build a world-class global investment team. Leveraging his mor

COLUMBUS, Ga., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac Incorporated today announced that Teresa L. White, president, Aflac U.S., will retire effective March 31, 2023. A veteran in the financial services industry with more than two decades of experience leading operations and driving revenue growth, Teresa has created a vision for Aflac U.S. and has been a steady force in the execution of the company's long-term strategy. Under Teresa's leadership, Aflac reshaped its internal processes to adapt to the changing dynamics of the marketplace, and expanded technology innovation with tools and solutions designed to both support sales growth and to reimagine the customer experience. She is responsible