COLUMBUS, Ga., March 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Institutional Investor magazine named Dan Amos, Aflac chairman and chief executive officer, as one of the best CEOs within the financial institution arena for the third consecutive year. Amos ranked as one of the top CEOs in the insurance/life category.

Amos joined the Columbus, Ga.-based insurer in 1973, working in sales for 10 years. He was named president of the company in 1983 and chief operating officer in 1987. Amos became chief executive officer of Aflac Incorporated in 1990 and chairman in 2001.

Since Amos became CEO, company revenues have grown from $2.7 billion to $13.3 billion as of Dec. 31, 2004. Under his leadership, Aflac has been recognized for the company's people-first approach to management. In February 2005, Aflac was named by Fortune magazine as one of "America's Most Admired Companies" for the fifth consecutive year, ranking Aflac as the most innovative company in the life and health insurance category. Additionally, National Underwriter named Aflac as the number one provider of individual health insurance and guaranteed-renewable insurance in Aug. 2004.

Amos is credited for broadening Aflac's U.S. and Japan product lines. He is also responsible for launching the national Aflac Duck advertising campaign, resulting in 90 percent brand awareness for the company. Amos is a graduate of the University of Georgia with a degree in risk management and insurance.

Institutional Investor magazine identified the select group of 181 chief executive officers by asking portfolio managers and sell-side equity analysts to choose the top-performing CEOs in their respective domains. The highest scoring CEOs were categorized by sector and industry.

Aflac (NYSE: AFL) is the number one provider of guaranteed-renewable insurance in the United States and Japan. Aflac's insurance products provide protection to more than 40 million people worldwide and pay cash benefits to policyholders unless they chose otherwise. Aflac's products are primarily sold at worksites in the United States. In Japan, Aflac is the largest life insurer in terms of individual insurance policies in force. In January 2005, Aflac was included in Fortune magazine's list of "The 100 Best Companies to Work For in America" for the seventh consecutive year. Aflac has also been included in Forbes magazine's Platinum 400 List of "America's Best Big Companies" for five consecutive years and in Fortune magazine's listing of "America's Most Admired Companies" for five consecutive years. 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.

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