Aflac Incorporated is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Columbus, Georgia, specializing in supplemental insurance solutions. Founded in 1955 as the American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus, Aflac provides financial protection to over 50 million people worldwide, primarily in the United States and Japan. The company offers a range of insurance products, including accident, cancer, critical illness, hospital, short-term disability, dental, vision, and life insurance. These policies are designed to provide cash benefits directly to policyholders when they experience covered health events, helping them manage expenses not covered by traditional health insurance.
Aflac is renowned for its commitment to ethical business practices and corporate social responsibility. In 2024, it was recognized by Ethisphere as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 18th consecutive year, making it the only insurance company to receive this honor every year since the award's inception in 2007. The company also engages in philanthropic efforts, such as supporting families facing childhood cancer and promoting environmental sustainability. Aflac's iconic duck mascot, introduced in 2000, has become a symbol of the brand's approachable and caring image, further solidifying its presence in the insurance industry.
