Will Aflac Raise Its Dividend in 2020?

The health insurance industry has gone through a lot of turmoil over the past several years, as lawmakers in Washington have targeted insurers through various healthcare reform measures. That's kept most conventional health insurance specialists on their toes, but for Aflac (NYSE: AFL), the story's been a bit different. That's because rather than providing comprehensive health insurance, Aflac tends to specialize in more tailored coverage options, and it also does a considerable amount of its business in the Japanese insurance market.

Aflac also has an impressive track record of rewarding its shareholders through consistent increases in its dividend payments year after year. Yet even with that history, some investors still worry that changes to the industry landscape could pose a threat to Aflac and its ability to keep growing. Below, we'll look more closely at how Aflac has put together a strong dividend growth history, along with some thoughts on whether it's likely to continue in 2020.

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