One of the largest employers in Metro Columbus is celebrating a 70th birthday. From humble beginnings in Columbus, Georgia, to becoming an international Fortune 500 powerhouse and a household name, Aflac’s journey is a testament to innovation and a commitment to protecting policyholders.
Founded on Nov. 17, 1955, by principal founder John Amos and his brothers Paul and Bill Amos, the company began as the American Family Life Insurance Company of Columbus. It quickly identified a niche in supplemental insurance as a pioneer of cancer insurance in 1957, a bold and trailblazing move that would help define its legacy.
Throughout the decades that followed, Aflac continued its ongoing legacy by expanding offerings, entering the Japan market, and introducing the Aflac Duck, a global cultural icon that drove brand recognition to where about nine out of 10 people recognize the Aflac brand…