Aflac Incorporated · Columbus, GA United States ·(NYSE: AFL)
Company Description
Phone: 706-323-3431
Fax: 706-324-6330
Toll Free: 800-992-3522
Rankings
- #289 in FT Global 500
- #152 in FORTUNE 500
- S&P 500
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This link will open in a new window Aflac's clients may not welcome accidents and illness any more than a visit from Gilbert Gottfried, but at least their coverage will keep them from financial ruin. Aflac (whose popular ads feature a valiant duck voiced by comedian Gottfried) sells supplemental health and life insurance policies that cover special conditions, primarily cancer. It is one of the largest sellers of supplemental insurance in the US and is an industry leader in Japan's cancer-insurance market (with 14 million policies in force). Aflac, which is marketed through and is an acronym for American Family Life Assurance Company, sells policies that pay cash benefits for hospital confinement, emergency treatment, and medical appliances. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Aflac Incorporated Financials
| Company Type | Public - NYSE: AFL Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | $16,554.0 |
| 2008 Employees | 7,949 |
Aflac Incorporated Executives
48 executives listed for Aflac Incorporated's Columbus, GA location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman and CEO | Daniel Amos | Network |
| President, CFO, and Director | Kriss Cloninger | Network |
| SVP Information Technology and CIO | Gerald Shields | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Aflac Incorporated
Demand for health insurance products is driven by the rising costs of medical care. The profitability of individual companies depends on efficient operations and the ability to negotiate favorable contracts with healthcare providers. Large companies and organizations have advantages in negotiating contracts with healthcare providers. Small companies can compete successfully by providing special coverage plans as part of government programs such as Medicaid, or for specialized populations. The industry is highly automated and capital-intensive: annual revenue per employee is close to $1 million. Reforming the US healthcare industry continues to be a top agenda item in Washington, but a consensus on the best way to reduce healthcare spending has yet to be reached. The managed healthcare industry will most certainly be impacted by any changes initiated by federal legislators. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Aflac Incorporated Competitors
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