COLUMBUS, Ga., May 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac, the No. 1
provider of supplemental and guaranteed-renewable insurance in
the United States, today announced
its sponsorship of college football's most prestigious award, the
Heisman Memorial Trophy. The multi-year partnership kicks off this
season, the 77th year of the Heisman tradition.
"We know our accounts, agents, and brokers are passionate about
the game, so we are excited and honored to team up with this
coveted award which recognizes the most outstanding college
football player in the U.S. and represents the pursuit of
excellence," said Michael Zuna,
senior vice president and Chief Marketing Officer at Aflac. "As the
recognized leader in supplemental insurance, Aflac goes the
distance offering insurance policies that help provide a safety net
so people can focus on recovery, not financial stress – to help get
our policyholders back in the game as soon as possible."
Fans already watch for Aflac Trivia during game broadcasts and
by partnering with the Heisman Trophy, Aflac is deepening its
connection to college football. Aflac can now offer an array of
exclusive, Heisman-themed experiences to its accounts and
brokers.
"Both the Heisman Trophy and Aflac epitomize excellence and
integrity in their respective fields. The Heisman Trophy Trust is
pleased and proud to welcome Aflac to its elite fraternity of
partners. Aflac's contribution will assist the Heisman Trust in
funding its charitable mission," said William J. Dockery, president of the Heisman
Trophy Trust.
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About Aflac
When a policyholder gets sick or hurt, Aflac pays cash benefits
fast. For 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 insurance
company in terms of individual insurance policies in force. Aflac
insurance products provide protection to more than 50 million
people worldwide. For five consecutive years, Aflac has been
recognized by Ethisphere magazine as one of the World's Most
Ethical Companies and by Forbes magazine as one of America's
Best-Managed Companies in the Insurance category. In 2011, Fortune
magazine recognized Aflac as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work
For in America for the 13th consecutive year. Also, Fortune
magazine has included Aflac on its list of Most Admired Companies
10 times. 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.
About the Heisman Trophy Trust
The Heisman Memorial Trophy annually recognizes the outstanding
college football player whose performance best exhibits the pursuit
of excellence with integrity. Winners epitomize great ability
combined with diligence, perseverance, and hard work. The Heisman
Trophy Trust ensures the continuation and integrity of this award.
The Trust, furthermore, has a charitable mission to support amateur
athletics and to provide greater opportunities to the youth of our
country. Our goal through these charitable endeavors is for the
Heisman Trophy to symbolize the fostering of a sense of community
responsibility and service to our youth, especially those
disadvantaged or afflicted. All assets of the Trust beyond the
expense of maintaining the annual presentation of the Heisman
Memorial Trophy are reserved for such charitable causes.
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Media Contact:
Jonathan Freed
Aflac
706.243.8793
jfreed@aflac.com
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