Company Profile
Aflac
Company Overview
About Aflac
Aflac is the leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders. One of America’s best-known brands and a Fortune 500 company, Aflac has been recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work for in America” every year since the list’s inception, and as one of America’s “Most Admired Companies.” And as our business continues to grow, so do the professional opportunities of our employees. At Aflac, you’ll build a career that is both personally satisfying and professionally rewarding.
Company History
American Family Life Insurance Company was founded on November 17, 1955 by three brothers, John, Paul and Bill Amos. In its first year of operations, Aflac had 6,426 policyholders and $388,000 in assets.
Who would have thought 50 years ago, that the small, one-room operation in downtown Columbus, Georgia, would one day be a thriving Fortune 500 international insurance company listed on the New York Stock Exchange? Today, Aflac has over 59 billion dollars in assets and insures more than 40 million people worldwide.
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
100 Best Companies to Work for®—Fortune 2008
Aflac has been listed as one of Fortune's "100 Best Companies to Work for"® for nine consecutive years.
Top 125 Companies - Training Magazine 2007
100 Best Companies to Work for®—Fortune 2007
Aflac has been listed as one of Fortune's "100 Best Companies to Work for"® for eight consecutive years.
100 Best Companies for Working Mothers—Working Mother 2006
Working Mother cites Aflac's onsite child care and flexible work schedules.
50 Best Companies for Women—Fortune 2005
35 Great Places to Work for African-American Women—Essence 2005
50 Best Companies for Hispanic Women to Work-LATINA Style 2004
Fast Facts on Aflac Workplace Diversity:
• Women account for more than 50% of Aflac's management (supervisor level and above)
• Almost 70% of Aflac employees are women
• Women account for over 30% of our senior executives (VP and above)
• Minorities make up over 40% of Aflac's workforce
Benefits
Benefits
Aflac is known for treating our employees exceptionally well. As one of the leaders in the insurance industry, we are able to offer one of the most comprehensive health benefits packages available in corporate America, including free coverage from one of our pioneering insurance products, the Aflac cancer policy. Our employees also enjoy a host of other benefits, including advancement opportunities; opportunities for continued education and professional development; merit increases and performance bonuses; profit-sharing 401(k), pension, and stock purchase plans, and many more.