COLUMBUS, GA – November 16, 2012 - Aflac, the number one provider of supplemental insurance in the United States, is donating $200,000 to the American Red Cross to assist victims of Hurricane Sandy.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with those who are suffering in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, especially as we approach the holiday season," Aflac Chairman and CEO Dan Amos said. "We are confident that the Red Cross and others who have come to help are doing all they can, and Aflac wants to support their efforts."

Aflac is headquartered in Columbus, Georgia, but has permanent offices on Wall Street and in Albany, New York. Aflac also has sales associates and state sales offices in Long Island, New York and New Jersey.

About Aflac
When a policyholder gets sick or hurt, Aflac pays cash benefits fast. For more than 55 years, Aflac insurance policies have helped provide a safety net and given policyholders the opportunity to focus on recovery, not financial stress. In the United States, Aflac is the number one provider of guaranteed-renewable insurance. In Japan, Aflac is the number one life insurance company in terms of individual policies in force. Aflac insurance products provide protection to more than 50 million people worldwide. For six consecutive years, Aflac has been recognized by Ethisphere magazine as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. In 2012, Fortune magazine recognized Aflac as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America for the 14th consecutive year. Also, Fortune magazine included Aflac on its list of Most Admired Companies for the 11th time in 2012. 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 aflacenespanol.com.