LATINA Style Magazine Announces the 2009 LATINA Style 50 Report Aug 25, 2009
2009 LATINA Style Top 50 Companies Kaiser Permanente AT&T Inc. Marriott International, Inc. Verizon Communications, Inc. Southern California Edison Prudential Financial Macy's, Inc. Johnson & Johnson WellPoint, Inc. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. IBM Corporation McDonald's Corporation General Mills, Inc. PepsiCo, Inc. Bank of America Corporation Principal Financial Group Wells Fargo & Company Citi BNSF Railway Company Darden Restaurants, Inc. MGM MIRAGE Northern Trust Comerica Bank The Coca-Cola Company... (PR Newswire)
2009 Aflac All-American Classic Ends in Dramatic Fashion Tied 4-4 Aug 17, 2009
Aflac Incorporated Logo. (PRNewsFoto/Aflac Incorporated) COLUMBUS, GA UNITED STATES ... High School shortstop Tony Wolters sent the seventh annual Aflac All-American High School Baseball Classic into extra innings for the first time since the game's inception in 2003. (PR Newswire)
Blackstone's Schwarzman tops US CEO payroll Aug 15, 2009
The companies that fell off the top 10 were eBay Inc, Target Corp, WR Berkley Corp, MEMC Electronic Materials Inc, AFLAC Inc, IntercontinentalExchange Inc, Goldman Sachs Group Inc, Capital One Financial Corp and United Technologies Corp.. "It's not a surprise that this year there aren't any financial or insurance companies" in the top 10, Ruel said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
NASCAR relationship a winner for Coke Aug 14, 2009
Aflac, official supplemental insurance and a team sponsor, was 23rd. If you re in the top 20, you re connecting with fans and that program should be working for you, said Evans. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Marketing / Sales Aug 11, 2009
Whether you have sales or insurance experience or not, let AFLAC show you how to take advantage of one of the hottest marketing and income opportunities in the industry. Recently named the #1 Insurance Company in America to work for: AFLAC is a Fortune 500 company and world leader in providing voluntary benefit plans to employers ... If you are ready for a new career, consider the advantages of working with AFLAC. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Free swim, no lifeguard in attendance Aug 10, 2009
And BTW, if you pay for Aflac, and get hurt on the job, Aflac doesn t cover that. Yeah, workman s comp indeed. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Where Layoffs Are the Last Option Aug 9, 2009
Alonzo Burns worked for Aflac, the insurance giant, which has no offices in Texas. Aflac has 4,700 employees and a reputation of doing whatever it takes to keep all of them, reports CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann ... "We have never had layoffs in Aflac's history," said Dan Amos, the CEO of Afflac. (CBS News)
Toyota reports $819 million quarterly loss Aug 4, 2009
Aflac Incorporated Announces Second Quarter Results, Declares Third Quarter Dividend, Announces Planned Acquisition of Continental American Insurance Company. Aflac Incorporated today reported its second quarter results ... Of the realized investment losses in the second quarter of 2009, $104 million resulted from the impairment of Aflac's holdings in CIT, which were sold at the impaired book value subsequent to the conclusion of the second quarter. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Stocks Climb on Earnings, GE News Jul 31, 2009
01 Q2 operating EPS. Aflac also announced the planned acquisition of Continental American Insurance Co. for $100 million. Page. (BusinessWeek)
Aflac Q2 profit drops, will buy CAIC Jul 30, 2009
Of the realized investment losses in the second quarter of 2009, $104 million came from the impairment of Aflac's holdings in CIT, which were sold at the impaired book value at the end of the second quarter ... Aflac (NYSE: AFL) also realized $2 million of after-tax losses related to the impairment of certain collateralized mortgage obligations and $1 million of realized investment gains from other transactions ... Aflac U.S. total revenue rose 2. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
MetLife, Hartford, Prudential May Post Asset Gains on Corporate Debt Rally Jul 29, 2009
Aflac, which reports today, had about $240 million in CIT senior debt at the end of March while Richmond, Virginia- based Genworth, due to report the next day, had about $178 million, Schuman said ... Aflac may have some positive sales news due to new product introductions and increased sales momentum in the bank channel, Schwartz said. (Bloomberg -- US)
Hundreds Line Up for Macon Hotel Jobs Jul 25, 2009
Several hundred people lined up for jobs at a Macon hotel Thursday morning. The line of job seekers stretched outside the Marriott City Center Hotel and around the building. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Pushing each other Jul 22, 2009
Bridgette Dautrich, 45, and Anna Hlywa, 36, will compete in their first Aflac Iron Girl Triathlon, which also happens to be the first Iron Girl Triathlon in the region ... Joe Calarco, the regional sales manager for Aflac Insurance in Auburn, is a member of Dautrich's spinning class at the YMCA and volunteered to sponsor the two of them in the Iron Girl. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
CIT Said to Consider $3 Billion Financing Offer From Largest Bondholders Jul 20, 2009
Aflac Inc., the worlds biggest seller of supplemental insurance, had about $240 million in CIT senior debt at the end of March and Richmond, Virginia-based Genworth Financial Inc. had about $178 million of the notes, , an analyst with KBW said last week in a report to investors. Insurers may have changed their investments since the end of the first quarter, and portions of the holdings may be protected by hedges, Schuman said. (Bloomberg -- US)
Ride to raise funds takes 2 wheelers to Oregon Jul 6, 2009
The Aflac salesman is an off-road racing enthusiast with a soft place in his heart for kids with cancer ... So far he s raised $7,000 for Aflac s Cancer Center Disorders Service of Children s Healthcare of Atlanta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Century-old house gets new life Jun 16, 2009
The renovated house got its first tenant, an Aflac office, in May ... The house and the laid-back feel of the neighborhood attracted Ray Mulligan, a regional sales coordinator for Aflac. (AZCentral -- Business)
1909 downtown building has new purpose Jun 6, 2009
The renovated house got its first tenant, a regional Aflac office, in May ... The house and the laid-back feel of the neighborhood attracted Ray Mulligan, a regional sales coordinator for Aflac ... The office oversees about 40 Aflac insurance workers, he said. (AZCentral -- News)
Aflac Outdoor Games Return to Columbus for a Second Year Jun 6, 2009
Aflac Incorporated Logo. (PRNewsFoto/Aflac Incorporated) COLUMBUS, GA UNITED STATES ... June 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac announces it will be the title sponsor for the 2009 Aflac Outdoor Games held on June 19-21. (PR Newswire)
Cancer survivor shares story as event ambassador May 28, 2009
"I know up there when I used to work at Good Connections, AFLAC would come in every once in a while and try to sell people cancer insurance," he said. "And I would say, 'What are the chances of me ever catching cancer?' And guess who's the first one to catch it - me." Hope Lodge, a facility in Iowa City that is funded by the American Cancer Society and Relay for Life, offered to treat Lingelbach, however, so he headed out east. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
A Thank You to Cal's Corporate Sponsors May 8, 2009
Dear Friend of Cal Athletics. As 2008 comes to a close, I would like to thank all of our incredible fans for their support so far this season. (Calbears.com)
Aflac net income grows to $569M Apr 30, 2009
Aflac Japan premium income in yen was up 3 ... Aflac U.S. premium income rose 5 percent to $1 ... 5 percent, Aflac said. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Benefits Specialist Apr 28, 2009
AFLAC SALES INSURANCE ASSOCIATE. For 50 years, Aflac products have given policyholders the opportunity to direct cash benefits where they are needed most when a life-interrupting medical event causes financial challenges ... Aflac is the number one provider of guaranteed-renewable insurance in the United States and the number one insurance company in terms of individual insurance policies in force in Japan. (Florida Today)
Executive pay will face investor votes Apr 18, 2009
On this side of the Atlantic, several companies voluntarily adopted such ballots in the past two years, including Columbus-based insurance company Aflac. However, the big boost came with the adoption of the federal stimulus package in February. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Read 'Cost of Freedom' recap Apr 14, 2009
Jack Gage: Aflac ( ). Evelyn Rusli: Otter Tail ( ). (Fox News)
Say-on-pay policies need regulatory teeth Apr 6, 2009
In May of 2008, the insurance giant Aflac bowed to investor pressure, agreeing to hold its first vote on executive compensation. And all that occurred before U.S. shareholders were treated to the worst examples of corporate malfeasance in history. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
A change will do you good Apr 2, 2009
Then she struck up a conversation with Ken Platter, a recruiter from Aflac, and something clicked ... Platter, who works out of Aflac s Walpole office, helped her realize that her nursing skills could translate to another profession. (Easton Journal, MA)
Aflac upgrades its NASCAR sponsorship Mar 27, 2009
After a couple of years of being something of a back-seat driver, with an associate sponsorship of NASCAR driver Carl Edwards, the Aflac duck is going full throttle ... Aflac s new deal puts it in one of the prime advertising spots on Carl Edwards Ford Fusion ... Aflac s white, fluffy-feathered mascot has become a marketing icon in its own right, helping the company connect with consumers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Fundraising invitations take creative turn Mar 24, 2009
-"Please join Aflac PAC for a financial services luncheon with Congressman Don Manzullo, Financial Services gn Affairs committees," for an event held last Tuesday for the Illinois Republican ... As an insurance company, Aflac would have an interest in the work of the House Committee on Financial Services. (Anchorage Daily News)
Cats win game, clinch series over Vandy 6-2 Mar 22, 2009
Last Sunday at LSU, the Aflac All-American went five innings allowing three earned runs on two hits, while striking out five batters. On the season, Meyer has a 5. (BigBlueNation.com)
Russell H. Widdis Mar 21, 2009
Since 1993, he's been with AFLAC Insurance as an Associate and District Coordinator. Russ was a life member of the Berrien County Youth Fair and served on many community volunteer agencies. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Editorial: Hudgens has no place as state insurance chief Mar 19, 2009
As with Hudgens' campaign contributions, the largesse extended to him came from insurers doing business in Georgia, including Aflac, State Farm, Allstate and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Clearly, Hudgens is, and has been for a while, deeply in the pockets of insurance companies. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Aflac loses Wal-Mart bid Mar 13, 2009
Aflac's current contract with Bentonville, Ark ... Wal-Mart employees will have the option to keep their current Aflac insurance policies, which are individual guaranteed-renewable products, on a direct-bill basis ... 6 percent of total consolidated (2 percent of total U.S.) annualized premiums for Aflac at the end of 2008. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Job fair draws hopefuls Mar 12, 2009
Updated: 8:29 p.m. March 11, 2009. Thousands turn out for Atlanta, Decatur job fairs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Aflac stock down 14 percent on 'sell' rating Mar 10, 2009
Aflac stock down 14 percent on sell rating ... Shares of Aflac plunged more than 14 percent Monday following an analyst s downgrade of the Columbus-based supplemental insurer ... The agency lowered Aflac s default rating to A+ from AA. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Aflac "Whodunit" Mar 7, 2009
no banner, no logo, only resizeable option Brand: Agency: Review Date: March 06, 2009 The Aflac duck expands its acting chops (feathers. in this cute commercial that spoofs drawing-room mystery denouements. (AdWeek)
Aflac rating downgraded, stock drops Mar 7, 2009
Aflac shares fell more than 6 percent in afternoon trading Friday after Fitch Ratings downgraded the Columbus-based supplemental insurer ... Fitch downgraded Aflac s default rating to A+ from AA ... The company s senior debt rating was cut to A from A+ and the Insurer Financial Strength ratings of Aflac s insurance operating subsidiaries are downgraded to AA- from AA.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Coca-Cola, UPS on Fortune's most-admired list Mar 5, 2009
Meanwhile, Columbus-based Aflac beat its peers to take the No. 1 spot in the category of life and health insurance. Related Subjects. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Aflac chairman turns down bonus for 2008 Feb 25, 2009
Aflac Inc. Chairman and CEO Daniel P. Amos ... Aflac s (NYSE: AFL) , dragged down by realized investment losses ... "Even though Mr. Amos and Mr. Cloninger were entitled to their full operating bonuses -- and in 2008 Aflac outperformed the S&P 500, the S&P Life Index and the Dow -- the board agreed to accept their proposals," said Aflac board member Robert B. Johnson, chairman of the Compensation Committee, in a statement. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Aflac Chairman & CEO Will Forgo 2008 Bonus of $2.8 Million Feb 24, 2009
Aflac Chairman ill Forgo 2008 Bonus of $2 ... Aflac Chairman ill Forgo 2008 Bonus of $2 ... Aflac Incorporated corporate offices are located in Columbus, Georgia. (PR Newswire)
Feb. could be worst month yet for jobless claims Feb 20, 2009
Ashley Vogt of Columbus, Ohio, who flew to New York for this job fair, speaks with Marvin Anderson, representing Aflac insurance at a National Career Fairs job fair at the Radisson Martinique On Broadway Hotel Wednesday, Feb 18, 2009. The Labor Department said Thursday, new applications for benefits totaled 627,000 last week, the same as the previous week. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Georgia stocks, Dow drop as stimulus bill enacted Feb 18, 2009
Aflac s stock price dipped 13. 99 percent per share, closing at $17. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Economy takes its toll on NASCAR sponsors (2) Feb 10, 2009
Today, it varies between 25 million what Aflac Insurance reportedly will pay for sponsoring Carl Edwards next season and the 30 million-plus that s on Earnhardt s car ... Aflac, for example, wants to sell a handful of races next season to an associate sponsor to recoup some costs ... Some of it is simply increased participation: Aflac went from an associate sponsor to a primary role, Wrigley stepped up its commitment to Juan Pablo Montoya, and Best Buy is spending more now with Elliott Sadler. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Aflac profit dips 19% in 2008 Feb 10, 2009
Aflac (NYSE: AFL) has a significant amount of business in Japan. For the year, the average exchange rate was 103. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Aflac Incorporated Provides Added Detail on Perpetual Debenture Holdings Feb 7, 2009
Aflac Incorporated corporate offices are located in Columbus, Georgia. (PRNewsFoto/AFLAC INCORPORATED) COLUMBUS, GA UNITED STATES ... Feb. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Aflac Incorporated announced today that it is providing expanded detail on its holdings of perpetual debenture securities at aflac. (PR Newswire)
