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Investing In a Low-Interest-
Rate Environment
Without a doubt, it is our investment
portfolio that fortifies what I believe is the
most important promise an insurance
company makes to policyholders – to
protect them when they need us most by
paying claims, and paying them promptly.
We continue to review our investments
to ensure that they best represent the
interests of our policyholders and of you,
our shareholders.
It is a challenge to invest large cash
flows in a low-interest-rate environment.
In Japan alone, we will invest about $28
million each day in 2011. In order to take
advantage of higher interest yields in a
low-interest-rate environment, we started
increasing the amount Aflac Japan invests
in dollar-denominated securities.
The Promise of
“We’ve got you under our wing”®
To Aflac, the phrase “We’ve got you
under our wing,” isn’t just a saying; it’s a
promise. From a customer standpoint, that
promise means stepping up as a financial
protector, to help shield claimants from
income and asset loss. From a shareholder
perspective, it means operating the
company in a way that rewards those who
invest their hard-earned money in Aflac
Incorporated stock.
There is only one Aflac Duck, and
he is one of our most persistent sales
agents in both Japan and the United
States. But he is not flying solo. The
Aflac Duck’s wingspan represents the
determination of an Aflac team that is
hundreds of thousands of people strong.
This wingspan includes Aflac sales
“… we continue to stick to what we do best: protecting people
when they need it most. Our focus on this simple approach has
helped Aflac achieve solid financial results.”
Dan Amos addresses Aflac’s field force at FOCUS, an annual event where our sales leaders gather to strategize for the upcoming year.
agents, employees, and constituents
across the globe who work hard each
day to back up our promise: “We’ve got
you under our wing.”
I want to personally thank you, our
shareholders, for supporting Aflac and
helping establish and maintain a strong
foundation for our company. We have
done, and will continue to do, our best
as good stewards of your trust.
Daniel P. Amos
Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer
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