Aflac Incorporated to Present at the Credit Suisse 22nd Annual Financial Services Forum

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Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) has announced that President and COO Frederick J. Crawford will participate in a fireside chat at the Credit Suisse 22nd Annual Financial Services Forum on February 24, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. ET. The discussion will focus on the company’s outlook and strategy in the U.S. and Japanese insurance markets.

The event will be webcast live, with a replay available for one year after.

COLUMBUS, Ga., Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) announced today that Aflac Incorporated President and Chief Operating Officer Frederick J. Crawford will participate in a fireside chat at the Credit Suisse 22^nd Annual Financial Services Forum on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. ET. The discussion will cover the company's outlook and strategy in the U.S. and Japanese insurance markets.

The fireside chat will be webcast live at:
https://kvgo.com/22nd-annual-financial-services-forum/aflac-incorporated-feb-2021

Those who want to listen should go to the website at least 15 minutes prior to the presentation to download and install any necessary software. A replay of the presentation will be available for one year at the same website beginning one hour after the presentation concludes.

ABOUT AFLAC INCORPORATED
Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) is a Fortune 500 company, helping provide protection to more than 50 million people through its subsidiaries in Japan and the U.S., where it is a leading supplemental insurer by paying cash fast when policyholders get sick or injured. For more than six decades, insurance policies of Aflac Incorporated's subsidiaries have given policyholders the opportunity to focus on recovery, not financial stress. Aflac Life Insurance Japan is the leading provider of medical and cancer insurance in Japan, where it insures 1 in 4 households. Fortune magazine recognized Aflac as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work for in America for 20 consecutive years. For 14 consecutive years, Aflac has been included on Ethisphere's list of the World's Most Ethical Companies. In 2021, Fortune included Aflac Incorporated on its list of World's Most Admired Companies for the 20th time, and Bloomberg added Aflac Incorporated to its Gender-Equality Index for the second time, which tracks the financial performance of public companies committed to supporting gender equality through policy development, representation and transparency. To learn how to get help with expenses health insurance doesn't cover, get to know us at aflac.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor" to encourage companies to provide prospective information, so long as those informational statements are identified as forward-looking and are accompanied by meaningful cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those included in the forward-looking statements. The company desires to take advantage of these provisions. This document contains cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected herein, and in any other statements made by company officials in communications with the financial community and contained in documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Forward-looking statements are not based on historical information and relate to future operations, strategies, financial results or other developments. Furthermore, forward-looking information is subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties. In particular, statements containing words such as "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "goal," "objective," "may," "should," "estimate," "intends," "projects," "will," "assumes," "potential," "target," "outlook" or similar words as well as specific projections of future results, generally qualify as forward-looking. Aflac undertakes no obligation to update such forward-looking statements.

The company cautions readers that the following factors, in addition to other factors mentioned from time to time, could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements:

• difficult conditions in global capital markets and the economy, including those caused by COVID-19
• defaults and credit downgrades of investments
• exposure to significant interest rate risk
• concentration of business in Japan
• limited availability of acceptable yen-denominated investments
• foreign currency fluctuations in the yen/dollar exchange rate
• differing judgments applied to investment valuations
• significant valuation judgments in determination of expected credit losses recorded on the Company's investments
• decreases in the Company's financial strength or debt ratings
• decline in creditworthiness of other financial institutions
• the effects of COVID-19, and any resulting economic effects and government interventions, on the Company's business and financial results
• ability to attract and retain qualified sales associates, brokers, employees, and distribution partners
• deviations in actual experience from pricing and reserving assumptions
• ability to continue to develop and implement improvements in information technology systems
• interruption in telecommunication, information technology and other operational systems, or a failure to maintain the security, confidentiality or privacy of sensitive data residing on such systems
• subsidiaries' ability to pay dividends to the Parent Company
• inherent limitations to risk management policies and procedures
• concentration of the Company's investments in any particular single-issuer or sector
• events related to the Japan Post investigation and other matters
• tax rates applicable to the Company may change
• failure to comply with restrictions on policyholder privacy and information security
• extensive regulation and changes in law or regulation by governmental authorities
• competitive environment and ability to anticipate and respond to market trends
• catastrophic events including, but not necessarily limited to, epidemics, pandemics (such as the coronavirus COVID-19), tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis, war or other military action, terrorism or other acts of violence, and damage incidental to such events
• ability to protect the Aflac brand and the Company's reputation
• ability to effectively manage key executive succession
• changes in accounting standards
• level and outcome of litigation
• allegations or determinations of worker misclassification in the United States

 

Analyst and investor contact - David A. Young, 706.596.3264 or 800.235.2667 or dyoung@aflac.com

Media contact - Ines Gutzmer, 762.207.7601 or igutzmer@aflac.com

 

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FAQ

What is the date and time of Aflac's presentation at the Credit Suisse 22nd Annual Financial Services Forum?

Aflac's presentation is scheduled for February 24, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. ET.

Who will represent Aflac at the Credit Suisse Financial Services Forum?

Frederick J. Crawford, President and COO of Aflac, will represent the company.

What will Aflac discuss during the fireside chat at the forum?

Aflac will discuss its outlook and strategy in the U.S. and Japanese insurance markets.

How can I access the live webcast of Aflac's presentation?

You can access the live webcast through the link provided in the press release, starting 15 minutes prior to the event.

Is there a replay available for Aflac's presentation at the Credit Suisse Forum?

Yes, a replay will be available for one year starting one hour after the presentation concludes.