Aflac Incorporated to Present at the Virtual KBW Insurance Conference

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Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) announced that Executive Vice President and CFO Max K. Brodén will participate in a fireside chat during the Virtual KBW Insurance Conference on September 9, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. ET. The event will be webstreamed live, with replays available for 90 days. Aflac serves over 50 million people, primarily in Japan and the U.S., and is recognized as a leading supplemental insurer. The company has received numerous accolades for its workplace culture and ethical practices, including being listed among Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies.

COLUMBUS, Ga., Sept. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) announced today that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Aflac Incorporated Max K. Brodén will represent the company in a fireside chat at the Virtual KBW Insurance Conference on September 9, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. ET.

The fireside chat will be webcast live at the following web address:

https://wsw.com/webcast/kbw62/afl/1512932.

Those who wish 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 90 days following the webcast and may be accessed using the same web address.

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 recognized by Ethisphere as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. In 2020, Fortune included Aflac Incorporated on its list of World's Most Admired Companies for the 19th time, and Bloomberg added Aflac Incorporated to its Gender-Equality Index, 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:

• 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
• events related to the Japan Post investigation and other matters
• competitive environment and ability to anticipate and respond to market trends
• deviations in actual experience from pricing and reserving assumptions
• ability to continue to develop and implement improvements in information technology systems
• defaults and credit downgrades of investments
• exposure to significant interest rate risk
• concentration of business in Japan
• limited availability of acceptable yen-denominated investments
• failure to comply with restrictions on policyholder privacy and information security
• 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
• catastrophic events including, but not necessarily limited to, epidemics, pandemics, tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis, war or other military action, terrorism or other acts of violence, and damage incidental to such events
• difficult conditions in global capital markets and the economy
• ability to protect the Aflac brand and the Company's reputation
• extensive regulation and changes in law or regulation by governmental authorities
• foreign currency fluctuations in the yen/dollar exchange rate
• tax rates applicable to the Company may change
• decline in creditworthiness of other financial institutions
• significant valuation judgments in determination of amount of impairments taken on the Company's investments
• U.S. tax audit risk related to conversion of the Japan branch to a subsidiary
• subsidiaries' ability to pay dividends to the Parent Company
• decreases in the Company's financial strength or debt ratings
• inherent limitations to risk management policies and procedures
• concentration of the Company's investments in any particular single-issuer or sector
• differing judgments applied to investment valuations
• 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 - Catherine H. Blades, 706.596.3014; FAX: 706.320.2288 or cblades@aflac.com

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SOURCE Aflac Incorporated

FAQ

When will Aflac present at the KBW Insurance Conference?

Aflac will present at the Virtual KBW Insurance Conference on September 9, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. ET.

How can I watch the Aflac presentation at the conference?

The Aflac presentation can be watched live via webcast at https://wsw.com/webcast/kbw62/afl/1512932.

What is Aflac's role in the insurance industry?

Aflac is a leading supplemental insurer, providing financial protection for over 50 million people in Japan and the U.S.

What recognition has Aflac received recently?

Aflac has been recognized by Fortune as one of the World's Most Admired Companies for the 19th time.

Who is representing Aflac at the KBW Insurance Conference?

Max K. Brodén, Executive Vice President and CFO of Aflac, will represent the company.