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Aflac Incorporated sells supplemental health and life insurance through businesses in Japan and the United States. Its news commonly covers earnings from Aflac Japan and Aflac U.S., sales trends in medical, cancer, life, accident, dental, vision, disability and long-term care products, and capital actions such as dividends and share repurchases.
Company updates also address worksite and group benefits, absence and paid-leave administration, reinsurance activity through Aflac Re Bermuda, and health-related initiatives tied to cancer screening and patient support. Product announcements in Japan include Anshin Palette medical insurance, Miraito cancer insurance and Tsumitasu life insurance, while U.S. updates focus on group voluntary benefits, network dental and vision, group life, disability and long-term care riders.
Ameriflex (AFL) announced a partnership with Aflac to provide consumer-directed health care (CDH) administration for Aflac’s public sector market, effective December 2, 2025. The agreement designates Ameriflex as Aflac’s administrative partner for spending accounts including Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
The collaboration emphasizes seamless service delivery, customer experience improvements, and leveraging Ameriflex’s benefits-administration capabilities to support Aflac’s public sector supplemental-insurance offerings.
Aflac (NYSE:AFL) released a new children's book, "Beyond Words", on November 25, 2025, with 100% of net proceeds benefiting the Aflac Childhood Cancer Foundation.
Written by Sheri Fink with a foreword by Kellie Gerardi, the book follows Buddy the bear cub and aims to raise funds for research and care for children with cancer and blood disorders. Aflac highlights nearly $200 million contributed over 30 years and delivery of more than 41,000 My Special Aflac Duck companions since 2018.
Available in hardcover for $21.99 and softcover for $12.99, each copy includes a QR code for free coloring sheets and an audiobook narrated by Gerardi. Visit Aflac.com/BeyondWords for details.
Aflac (NYSE:AFL) on November 17, 2025 released a children's book titled Beyond Words to help kids express empathy for friends facing health challenges. The book, written by Sheri Fink with a foreword and audio narration by research astronaut Kellie Gerardi, follows Buddy the bear as he learns that actions can matter more than words.
The hardcover is priced at $21.99 and the softcover at $12.99; 100% of net proceeds will benefit the Aflac Childhood Cancer Foundation. The project ties to Aflac's existing care programs, including My Special Aflac Duck (given free to >40,000 children since 2018) and nearly $200 million in support for the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center over 30+ years.
Aflac (NYSE: AFL) announced a 5.2% increase in its first quarter 2026 dividend to $0.61 per share. The dividend is payable on March 2, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 18, 2026.
The company highlighted a 43‑year streak of consecutive dividend increases and cited strong capital and cash flows as support for the payout. Management emphasized balancing policyholder obligations, prudent liquidity and capital management, and tactical capital deployment.
Aflac (NYSE: AFL) reported third-quarter 2025 results on November 4, 2025. Total revenues were $4.7 billion in Q3 2025 vs $2.9 billion a year ago, driven by $275 million of net investment gains. Net earnings were $1.6 billion or $3.08 per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $93 million a year ago. Adjusted earnings for Q3 were $1.3 billion, up 9.6%; adjusted EPS rose 15.3% to $2.49. Shareholders' equity was $28.7 billion at September 30, 2025. The board declared a $0.58 quarterly dividend and the company repurchased $1.0 billion of shares in Q3.
Aflac (NYSE:AFL) released its 15th annual Aflac WorkForces Report on October 9, 2025, finding workplace burnout at a six-year high and rising financial fragility among U.S. employees.
Key findings: 72% of employees report moderate-to-very-high stress; Gen Z 74% burnout rate; 44% couldn’t cover $1,000 OOP medical costs; confidence in coverage fell to 58%. Report highlights gaps in benefits communication and demand for supplemental insurance (90% say need is rising; only 34% of employers offer it).
Aflac (NYSE: AFL) announced a temporary premium grace period for federal government employees affected by the government shutdown. The grace period allows eligible policyholders who are not receiving pay to delay premium payments until payroll resumes. Eligible customers can request the accommodation by calling (888) 515-1941. The measure is presented as short-term payment relief tied to resumed federal payroll.
Aflac (NYSE:AFL) has launched the "Check for Cancer" national movement in collaboration with sports broadcaster and cancer survivor Erin Andrews. The campaign aims to increase U.S. cancer screening rates by 10% over the next decade by transforming the common checkered pattern into a visual reminder for cancer screenings.
The initiative responds to alarming statistics showing that one in three Americans risk facing cancer, while 90% have delayed recommended screenings. The campaign includes national advertising, with a video debuting during the Aflac Kickoff Game on ESPN, along with billboards, event sponsorships, and digital platforms. For each social media post using #CheckForCancer, Aflac will donate $5 to childhood cancer research, up to $1 million.
Aflac (NYSE:AFL) launches its 2025 college football campaign featuring the Aflac Duck as the "Commissioner of Coverage," alongside coaches Nick Saban and Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders. The campaign includes two new commercials highlighting how Aflac helps cover medical expenses when health insurance falls short.
The campaign kicks off with the Aflac Kickoff Game doubleheader in Atlanta on August 30-31, featuring Tennessee vs. Syracuse and South Carolina vs. Virginia Tech. The first commercial "Commissioner of Coverage" debuts on ABC during the kickoff game, while "Everyone Wants Aflac" will air throughout the football season across multiple platforms.
Aflac (NYSE:AFL) has released its second annual Time Away Study, revealing significant challenges faced by employees covering for colleagues on leave. The study shows that 73% of employees experience workplace stress while covering for peers, and 41% face burnout during extended coverage periods over eight weeks.
Key findings highlight that mental well-being dropped 11 percentage points during coverage periods, with 27% of employees developing new health conditions attributed to increased workload. Despite 95% of leaders having access to recognition tools, 29% of employees received no recognition for additional work.
Aflac emphasizes the need for employers to implement proactive leave management strategies, including clear communication, regular check-ins, and support systems to prevent burnout and maintain productivity.