Aflac Has Raised Its Dividend for 43 Straight Years. Here

Aflac increased its first-quarter dividend 5.2%, but investors need to watch more than the dividend with this unique insurance company. Aflac (NYSE: AFL) is an insurance company, but it sells what is known as supplemental insurance. These policies are meant to be bought alongside other insurance, paying out only in the event of very specific outcomes, like a cancer diagnosis. However, that isn't the biggest issue you need to monitor when you look at Aflac.