Aflac Incorporated announced that Stephanie L. Shields has been named senior vice president of Aflac U.S. Broker Sales, reporting to Richard L. Williams Jr., executive vice president and chief distribution officer. In her new role, Shields is responsible for executing Aflac's broker strategy through leading a talented team of broker sales professionals and leveraging Aflac's strong relationships with national and regional insurance brokers.

Shields joined Aflac in 2014 as vice president of Strategy, Product and Marketing. In this capacity, her responsibilities included oversight and execution of the business strategy for the Aflac Group Insurance division; development of roadmaps for differentiated product solutions; and leadership of broker, product and enrollment marketing efforts. Most recently, as vice president of Aflac's Premier Broker and Product Solutions, she led distribution growth and national relationship oversight for Aflac's Premier Broker and Technology firm partnerships. Prior to joining Aflac, Shields held positions of increasing responsibility with CIGNA, including the role of vice president, Cigna Voluntary Segment Leader. Prior to that, she worked for Willis Towers Watson in Philadelphia, Pa. Shields holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biobehavioral Health from Pennsylvania State University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Drexel University.

Commenting on the announcement, Richard L. Williams Jr. said, "I'm excited about Aflac broker sales growth with Stephanie leading the team. She has consistently delivered strong results, innovative solutions and strategies, and I am confident this will continue in her new role."