Frederick J. Crawford
Frederick J. Crawford was initially elected to the Board in July 2026. Mr. Crawford retired from Aflac Incorporated in September 2024, where he most recently held the position of Executive Vice President. Mr. Crawford joined Aflac in July 2015 as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, before being promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer in January 2020, a role that included oversight of Aflac’s operations and expansion in key business areas. Prior to Aflac, Mr. Crawford served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at two holding companies for insurance businesses – CNO Financial Group and Lincoln Financial Group. Earlier in his career, Mr. Crawford spent more than a decade in banking, including at Bank One Corporation, covering the insurance industry.
Mr. Crawford earned a Bachelor of Science in Business at Indiana State University and an MBA from the University of Iowa. Mr. Crawford currently serves on the Board of Directors of Webster Financial Corporation.
The Board believes that Mr. Crawford, with more than 30 years in the insurance and banking industries, brings broad industry experience and financial expertise focused on disciplined capital allocation and risk management. Mr. Crawford’s insights and background will be valuable as the Company executes its strategy to drive profitable, sustainable growth and long-term shareholder value.