20,000-plus Japan post offices to pitch Aflac cancer policies

Columbus-based insurer Aflac, a major provider of cancer policies, said more than 20,000 post offices in Japan will now market its policies, double the previous number.

Japan is Columbus-based Aflac’s largest insurance market. (Getty Images)

Japan is Aflac’s largest market. With more than 20 million policies, the company insures one in every four households in the Asian country. Japan accounts for 75 percent Aflac’s overall business.

According to the World Health Organization, Japan ranks No. 8 among 179 countries in cancer incidences, 201 cases per 100,000 people annually, while the U.S. ranks 12th with 300 cases per 100,000.

Aflac, which also provides other insurance products and is popularly known for its Aflac duck commercials in the U.S., said Japan Post will add 10,064 post offices to the current list carrying its cancer produc

ts.

About the Author

Christopher Seward

See video police say shows ex-PSC candidate Durand take Georgia Power secrets

Patty Durand has long criticized Georgia Power for concealing information under the cloak of trade secret about various initiatives and requests of state regulators.

Shake Shack takes a bite out of Atlanta and it’s more than just restaurants

Shake Shack this month opened an office at The Battery Atlanta in Cobb County, where it will house 100 workers.

Rivian layoffs to hit hundreds, but Georgia impacts expected to be small

The company is looking to reduce costs as it prepares to start production of its R2 crossover, which Rivian has said will eventually be built at its planned Georgia plant.

The Latest