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REINSURANCE (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
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Effects of Reinsurance [Table Text Block]
The following table outlines the effect of reinsurance on premiums written and earned and on benefits and claims.
(In millions)
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2014
Direct premium income
 
$
4,933

 
Ceded to other companies:
 
 
 
    Ceded Aflac Japan closed medical block
 
(73
)
 
    Other
 
(9
)
 
Assumed from other companies
 
3

 
Net premium income
 
$
4,854

 
 
 
 
 
Direct benefits and claims
 
$
3,289

 
Ceded benefits and change in reserves for future benefits:
 
 
 
    Ceded Aflac Japan closed medical block
 
(64
)
 
    Other
 
(7
)
 
Assumed from other companies
 
2

 
Benefits and claims, net
 
$
3,220