Aflac is trading higher this morning following the company's announcement late yesterday that it has increased its first-quarter 2027 dividend by 4.9% to $0.64 per share.
This positive shareholder news appears to be the primary driver of the stock's momentum, as the broader insurance sector has shown mixed performance with most peers trading near flat. While reports regarding Berkshire Hathaway's continued focus on Japanese investments highlight the importance of the region to the insur