August 9 , 2008

Two-time U.S. National Champions, Olympians and World medalists Rena Inoue and John Baldwin have agreed to a multi-year endorsement with Aflac.

Aflac is the number one provider of guaranteed-renewable insurance in the United States and the number one insurance company in terms of individual insurance policies in force in Japan.

“I couldn’t think of a better fit than with Aflac,” John said. John and Rena leave July 1 for Japan to perform July 3-6 in “Friends On Ice” in Shin, Yokohama.

John and Rena’s deal with Aflac is among the biggest in U.S. Figure Skating history. The pair will be tied exclusively with the insurance giant in all advertisements in all media, including television, radio, Internet, print media, outdoor billboards, direct mail, video, cinema advertising, public relations promotion and corporate media such as catalogs, stickers and the Web site. “Every athlete dreams of this kind of partnership with a great company like Aflac,” John said. “We look forward to representing Aflac.”

Rena and John provided an opportunity for Aflac to share Rena’s story of overcoming cancer and being a positive model.

When the pair returns from Japan they will begin their competitive training for the ISU Grand Prix and U.S. Nationals.

Rena and John will compete in Skate America in Everett, Wash., Oct. 24-26 and NHK Trophy in Tokyo Nov. 27-30.

Rena and John continue to be the only pairs team to successfully complete the throw triple Axel. The first landed in the 2006 U.S. Nationals and 2006 Turin Olympics.

Aflac insurance products provide protection to more than 40 million people worldwide. Aflac has been included in Fortune magazine's listing of America's Most Admired Companies for seven years and in Fortune magazine's list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America for nine consecutive years.

Aflac has also been recognized three times by both Fortune magazine's listing of the Top 50 Employers for Minorities and Working Mother magazine's listing of the 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers.

Aflac Incorporated is a Fortune 500 company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AFL.
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