Aflac Named America's Best Managed Company for Insurance Industry by Forbes.com

/PRNewswire/ -- Aflac has been named to the Forbes.com list of America's Best Managed Companies for 2008. The insurance giant was also included in Forbes's list of the 400 Best Big Companies, based on sales and earnings growth, debt to total capital, earnings outlook and stock market returns. Editors rate companies on one- and five-year data, considering both long-term success and latest performance. Guided by these rankings and other data, one company is chosen as the best managed for each industry.

"It is an honor to be recognized by Forbes.com as one of America's best managed companies. It illustrates management's commitment to the company's core values and the financial strength of the company," said Aflac Chairman and CEO Dan Amos.

This year marks the ninth time that Aflac has been included on the Forbes.com list of 400 Best Big Companies. The list of 400 Best Big Companies and America's Best Managed Companies is available at www.forbes.com.

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