All Brands Owned by Aflac Incorporated

Is Aflac publicly traded?

Yes. Aflac Incorporated trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker AFL and is a component of the S&P 500. The company has been public since 1974.

Who founded Aflac?

Brothers John, Paul, and Bill Amos founded the company in 1955 in Columbus, Georgia as American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus. Dan Amos, John's son, has been CEO since 1990.

Is Aflac a Japanese company?

No. Aflac is an American company headquartered in Columbus, Georgia. However, the majority of its earnings come from Japan, where it is the largest provider of cancer and medical insurance, which is why it is often mistaken for a Japanese insurer.

What is Aflac Group Insurance?

Aflac Group Insurance is the U.S. group benefits brand built on Continental American Insurance Company, which Aflac acquired in 2009. It sells employer-sponsored accident, critical illness, hospital, and life products alongside the core individual worksite line.

Why does the yen matter to Aflac's stock?

Most Aflac earnings are generated in yen and translated to dollars for reporting. A stronger dollar reduces reported earnings even when the underlying business is steady, so the company discloses currency-neutral adjusted figures alongside reported results.