Aflac Incorporated announced today that J. Todd Daniels has been named senior vice president and global chief risk officer, reporting to Kriss Cloninger, president and chief financial officer of Aflac Incorporated. In his new role, Daniels will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of all strategic and tactical global risk management programs and policies for the company. He will oversee the risk management functions for Aflac U.S. and Aflac Japan, including Aflac Global Investments.

Daniels joined Aflac in 2002 and has been promoted to positions of increasing responsibility, most recently as senior vice president; deputy corporate actuary. Prior to joining Aflac, he worked as an actuary for Liberty National Life Insurance Company. Daniels earned a bachelor's degree in applied mathematics from Auburn University. He is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries and a member of the American Academy of Actuaries.

Commenting on Daniels' appointment to this new position, Kriss Cloninger said, "Todd has demonstrated his ability to work effectively with all segments of our insurance operations. We believe that his proven management skills, combined with an in-depth understanding of our insurance operations as well as risk management principles and practices, well-position him to lead Aflac Incorporated's global risk function."