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Aflac (STU:AFL) Combined Ratio % : 0.00% (As of . 20)


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What is Aflac Combined Ratio %?

Combined Ratio % is a profitability metric of an insurance company to measure its performance in daily operations. It measures the money flowing out of an insurance company in the form of dividends, expenses, and losses.

The historical rank and industry rank for Aflac's Combined Ratio % or its related term are showing as below:

STU:AFL's Combined Ratio % is not ranked *
in the Insurance industry.
Industry Median:
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Aflac Combined Ratio % Historical Data

The historical data trend for Aflac's Combined Ratio % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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Aflac  (STU:AFL) Combined Ratio % Calculation

Combined Ratio % is calculated as:

Combined Ratio %=( Incurred Losses + Expenses ) / Earned Premium * 100%

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


Aflac  (STU:AFL) Combined Ratio % Explanation

Combined Ratio % measures the money flowing out of an insurance company in the form of dividends, expenses and losses. A ratio below 100 percent suggests that the company is making an underwriting profit, while a ratio above 100 percent means that it paid more in the claim than it received. However, a ratio above 100 percent does not necessarily mean the company is losing money because the investment income is not included in the calculation.

Compared to Claims Ratio % and Expense Ratio %, the combined ratio is most important because it provides a comprehensive measure of an insurer's profitability.


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Aflac (STU:AFL) Business Description

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Address
1932 Wynnton Road, Columbus, GA, USA, 31999
Aflac Inc offers supplemental health insurance and life insurance in the two largest insurance markets in the world, the U.S. and Japan. In addition to its cancer policies, the company has broadened its product offerings to include accident, disability, and long-term-care insurance. It markets its products through independent distributors, selling most of its policies directly to consumers at their places of work.

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