AFL · 8-K · 20260806PR054333

Market Demand Trends

AFLAC INC · 2026-08-06 · Importance 43 · Surprise 32

Aflac U.S. second-quarter sales increased 2.6% to $349 million, driven primarily by group voluntary benefits and network dental and vision products. Net earned premiums rose 2.3% to $1.5 billion, reflecting improved sales and continued strong persistency. The 12-month rolling persistency rate was 79.4%, up 20 basis points year over year. First-half total new sales increased 2.8% to $667 million.

Key facts

• Aflac U.S. sales increased 2.6% in the quarter to $349 million, and first six months sales increased 2.8% to $667 million. source
• Aflac U.S. persistency rate (12-month rolling) in the quarter was 79.4%, up 20 basis points from 79.2% a year ago. source
• Aflac Japan premium persistency (12-month rolling) was 92.7% in the quarter, down 100 basis points from 93.7% a year ago. source