Insurance company Aflac has named J. Todd Daniels global chief risk officer. He reports to Kriss Cloninger, president and chief financial officer.

Daniels has been promoted to positions of increasing responsibility since joining Aflac in 2002. He most recently served as deputy corporate actuary. Prior to joining Aflac, Daniels worked as an actuary for Liberty National Life Insurance Company. 

In his new role, Daniels will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of all strategic and tactical global risk management programs and policies for the company. He will oversee the risk management functions for Aflac U.S. and Aflac Japan, including Aflac Global Investments.