Aflac Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America List

COLUMBUS, Ga., Sept. 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac, the leading provider of voluntary insurance in the United States, announced today that the company has been named to the 2014 Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America list. This is the fourth consecutive year that Aflac has appeared on the prestigious list. In the 2014 survey, Aflac exceeded its sector average in key survey areas, including Codes of Conduct, Compliance, Corruption & Bribery, Corporate Governance, Customer Relationship Management, Supply Chain Management, Operational Eco-Efficiency, and Risk Detection.

"We are proud to have secured a place on the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for the 4th consecutive year," Aflac's Vice President of Facilities and Chair of the Green Committee Alfred Blackmar said. "Aflac understands its vital role in the community and prioritizes sustainability in our business practices. This recognition from DJSI validates that operating a strong business while focusing on social responsibility go hand-in-hand."

The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices were launched in 1999 as the first global sustainability benchmarks. The indices are offered cooperatively by RobecoSAM and S&P Dow Jones Indices. The family of indices tracks the stock performance of the world's leading companies in terms of economic, environmental and social criteria. The indices serve as benchmarks for investors who integrate sustainability considerations into their portfolios, and provide an effective engagement platform for companies who want to adopt sustainable best practices.

About Aflac
When a policyholder gets sick or hurt, Aflac pays cash benefits fast. For nearly six decades, Aflac insurance policies have given policyholders the opportunity to focus on recovery, not financial stress. In the United States, Aflac is the leading provider of voluntary insurance at the worksite. In Japan, Aflac is the number one life insurance company in terms of individual policies in force. Aflac individual and group insurance products help provide protection to more than 50 million people worldwide. For eight consecutive years, Aflac has been recognized by Ethisphere magazine as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. In 2014, FORTUNE magazine recognized Aflac as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America for the 16th consecutive year. Also, in 2014, FORTUNE magazine included Aflac on its list of Most Admired Companies for the 13th time, ranking the company number one in the life and health insurance category. Aflac Incorporated is a Fortune 500 company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AFL. To find out more about Aflac, 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.

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