COLUMBUS, Ga., Feb. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac, the
leader of voluntary insurance sales at the work site in
the United States, announced today
its recognition by FORTUNE magazine as a World's Most Admired
Company, ranking the company No. 1 in innovation for the insurance,
life and health category. This marks Aflac's 15th appearance on
this prestigious list and the second consecutive year that the
company has led its category for innovation.
The recognition comes as a result of an annual survey, conducted
by FORTUNE and Korn Ferry Hay Group, a global management consulting
firm. The survey is provided to top executives and directors at
companies from across the world, along with financial analysts, to
identify the companies that enjoy the strongest reputations within
their industries and across industries.
"It is an honor to be named a FORTUNE World's Most Admired
Company for the 15th time and to receive confirmation of Aflac's
reputable service to our customers and shareholders," Aflac
Chairman and CEO Dan Amos said. "We
believe that our reputation for innovative customer service, best
illustrated by our groundbreaking One Day PaySM
initiative introduced in 2015, sets a tone for our company that
helps people view our brand with admiration. We are grateful for
the honor bestowed upon Aflac by FORTUNE magazine."
With One Day PaySM, when an eligible claim is
submitted via SmartClaim by 3 p.m.
ET, Monday through Friday, with all supporting
documentation, Aflac processes, approves and disburses payment for
the claim within one business day.
According to FORTUNE, the World's Most Admired Companies list is
the definitive report card on corporate reputations. To compile the
rankings, corporate reputation and performance are measured against
nine key attributes: innovation, people management, use of
corporate assets, social responsibility, quality of management,
financial soundness, long-term investment, quality of products and
services, and global competitiveness.
A complete listing of the World's Most Admired Companies and the
methodology for the survey can be found at FORTUNE.com. The list
also will appear in FORTUNE magazine's March print edition, which
hits newsstands on Feb. 22,
2016.
About FORTUNE
FORTUNE is a global leader in business journalism known for its
unrivaled access to industry leaders and decision makers. Founded
in 1930, FORTUNE magazine has a worldwide circulation of more than
1 million and a readership of nearly 5 million and is the only
business brand with editions in Europe and Asia, including a Chinese-language edition.
FORTUNE is home to some of the strongest business franchises,
including: FORTUNE 500, Best Companies, World's Most Admired
Companies, Fastest Growing Companies and Most Powerful Women. The
FORTUNE Conference Division extends the brand's mission into live
settings, hosting a wide range of annual conferences for top-level
executives, including the FORTUNE Global Forum and the Most
Powerful Women Summit. For more information, go to FORTUNE.com.
About Aflac
When a policyholder gets sick or hurt, Aflac pays cash benefits
fast. For six decades, Aflac insurance policies have given
policyholders the opportunity to focus on recovery, not financial
stress. In the United States,
Aflac is the leader of voluntary insurance sales at the work site.
Through its trailblazing One Day PaySM initiative, Aflac
U.S. can receive, process, approve and disburse payment for
eligible claims in one business day. In Japan, Aflac is a leading provider of medical
and cancer insurance and insures 1 in 4 households. Aflac
individual and group insurance products help provide protection to
more than 50 million people worldwide. For nine consecutive years,
Aflac has been recognized by Ethisphere magazine as one of the
World's Most Ethical Companies. In 2015, Fortune magazine
recognized Aflac as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in
America for the 17th consecutive year. Also, in 2016, Fortune
magazine included Aflac on its list of Most Admired Companies for
the 15th time, ranking the company No. 1 in innovation for the
insurance, life and health category. In 2015, Aflac's contact
centers were recognized by J.D. Power by providing "An Outstanding
Customer Service Experience" for the Live Phone Channel. Aflac
Incorporated is a Fortune 500 company listed on the New York Stock
Exchange under the symbol AFL. To find out more about Aflac and One
Day PaySM, visit aflac.com or espanol.aflac.com.
Aflac herein means American Family Life Assurance Company of
Columbus and American Family Life
Assurance Company of New York.
Media contacts – Jon Sullivan,
706.763.4813 or jsullivan@aflac.com
Analyst and investor contact – Robin Y.
Wilkey, 706.596.3264 or 800.235.2667, FAX: 706.324.6330, or
rwilkey@aflac.com.
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