Georgia-Based Company's 2010 Revenue Exceeds $20 Billion
COLUMBUS, Ga., May 6, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Aflac, the company that pays cash benefits to policyholders who are injured or become ill, announced today that the Columbus, Georgia based insurer has risen to number 125 on Fortune's list of the 500 largest companies; an increase of five spots from last year. Aflac is one of only 27 companies to appear on FORTUNE magazine's list of Best Places to Work and the Fortune 500 in 2011.
"We are pleased that Aflac continues to climb the ranks of the Fortune 500," Aflac Chairman and CEO Dan Amos said. "It is a tribute to the hard working people at Aflac who serve our customers every day and make our company an industry leader."
With annual revenues in excess of $20 billion, Aflac is the fifth largest company headquartered in the state of Georgia. Fortune ranks companies in accordance with the highest gross revenues to compile the Fortune 500 list.
In 2011, the company also appeared on FORTUNE's list of World's Most Admired Companies for the 11th time and also appeared on the Ethisphere Institute's list of World's Most Ethical Companies for the 5th consecutive year.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
INDEPENDENT STUDY PUTS AFLAC ON TOP OF HEALTH INSURANCE FIELD
Survey of 2,223 Leaders from Small to Mid-Sized Businesses Rate Aflac No. 1 Brand in Industry
COLUMBUS, Ga., May 24, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The 2011 Business of Brands study, conducted annually by The Business Journals, determined that Aflac, the number one provider of supplemental insurance in the U.S. and number one life insurer in Japan in terms of policies in force, is once again the top brand in the Health Insurance category. It is the sixth straight year that Aflac has appeared at the top of the health insurance field.
"Our position as the leading brand in the health insurance industry sends a strong message to small and mid-sized businesses that Aflac is a company you can trust," Aflac Chairman and CEODan Amos said. "I am proud that our steadfast commitment to ethics, leadership and customer service continues to accentuate the high value of our products and differentiate us from the competition."
To complete the survey, researchers queried 2,223 small to mid-sized business owners, CEOs and presidents of companies with the majority being businesses with 5 to 499 employees. Respondents were asked to rate companies in the categories of Ethics, Leadership, Relevance, Value, Differentiation, Customer Service and Momentum. The study sample represents Aflac's core audience of small to mid-sized businesses, where the insurance company sells the majority of its policies to individual employees. Ten companies were included in the health insurance category including Aflac. The study was conducted in 2010 and completed in January 2011.
Godfrey Phillips, vice president of research for The Business Journals said, "Aflac's continued leadership in the supplemental insurance industry illustrates the power that comes from building and maintaining a great brand. They should be commended for maintaining the top spot on our survey of American Brands for six straight years."
COLUMBUS, Ga., May 24, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The 2011 Business of Brands study, conducted annually by The Business Journals, determined that Aflac, the number one provider of supplemental insurance in the U.S. and number one life insurer in Japan in terms of policies in force, is once again the top brand in the Health Insurance category. It is the sixth straight year that Aflac has appeared at the top of the health insurance field.
"Our position as the leading brand in the health insurance industry sends a strong message to small and mid-sized businesses that Aflac is a company you can trust," Aflac Chairman and CEODan Amos said. "I am proud that our steadfast commitment to ethics, leadership and customer service continues to accentuate the high value of our products and differentiate us from the competition."
To complete the survey, researchers queried 2,223 small to mid-sized business owners, CEOs and presidents of companies with the majority being businesses with 5 to 499 employees. Respondents were asked to rate companies in the categories of Ethics, Leadership, Relevance, Value, Differentiation, Customer Service and Momentum. The study sample represents Aflac's core audience of small to mid-sized businesses, where the insurance company sells the majority of its policies to individual employees. Ten companies were included in the health insurance category including Aflac. The study was conducted in 2010 and completed in January 2011.
Godfrey Phillips, vice president of research for The Business Journals said, "Aflac's continued leadership in the supplemental insurance industry illustrates the power that comes from building and maintaining a great brand. They should be commended for maintaining the top spot on our survey of American Brands for six straight years."
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