COLUMBUS, Ga., Feb. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac, the leader
in voluntary insurance sales at the worksite in the United States, announced today that the
company has taken home three coveted Bulldog Awards for its
Corporate Social Responsibility program. Bulldog Awards celebrate
the finest in corporate communications and public relations.
Bulldog Reporter is a leading provider of media relations and PR
strategy.
The three awards Aflac received, bronze for the "Best Annual
Report on CSR and/or Sustainability," silver for the "Best CSR
Campaign: Organizations with $1 Billion-$5 Billion in Revenue
(Aflac U.S. Revenue)," and gold for "Outstanding CSR/Sustainability
Executive" for Corporate Communications recognizing Senior Vice
President of Corporate Communications Catherine Blades, are a clear indication that
Aflac's commitment to creating a national dialogue about corporate
ethics and responsibility is taking hold.
"At Aflac, we do the right thing because it's the right thing to
do. We appreciate the recognition from Bulldog Reporter and
more importantly we are proud of our efforts in regards to creating
awareness for childhood cancer. By focusing on helping families
facing this devastating disease, we hope that we are inspiring
other businesses to also take the lead in responsible behavior,"
Blades said.
In 2016, with a mission to create the first series of national
conversations focused on the research and treatment of pediatric
cancer, Aflac participated in several events, coordinated through
Aflac's philanthropic "Duckprints" program, including CureFest, a
grassroots event held at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., and Chasing Cancer, the
Washington Post's first forum on cancer. Additionally, Aflac
eclipsed the $113 million mark for
contributions to treating and ultimately eradicating childhood
cancer, including donations of approximately $500,000 every month from Aflac's independent
sales associates.
In 2016, Aflac commissioned its second annual CSR survey, which
provides insights into the impact of corporate responsibility on
consumers and investors. "The findings of this survey clearly
demonstrate that by being a socially conscious member of the
community, consumers and investors are much more likely to support
your business, reflecting that the alignment of a company's
philanthropic, sustainability, workforce management and leadership
initiatives with core business values should be a business
imperative," said Blades.
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 in voluntary insurance sales at the worksite.
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 the leading provider of
medical and cancer insurance and insures one in four households.
Aflac insurance products help provide protection to more than 50
million people worldwide. For 10 consecutive years, Aflac has been
recognized by Ethisphere as one of the World's Most Ethical
Companies. In 2016, Fortune magazine recognized Aflac as one of the
100 Best Companies to Work for in America for the 18th consecutive
year and 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 for the second consecutive
year. 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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