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REINSURANCE (Tables)
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Reinsurance Disclosures [Abstract]  
Effects of Reinsurance
The following table outlines the effect of reinsurance on premiums written and earned and on benefits and claims.
(In millions)
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2014
 
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2014
Direct premium income
 
$
4,969

 
 
 
$
9,902

 
Ceded to other companies:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Ceded Aflac Japan closed medical block
 
(72
)
 
 
 
(145
)
 
    Other
 
(11
)
 
 
 
(20
)
 
Assumed from other companies
 
2

 
 
 
5

 
Net premium income
 
$
4,888

 
 
 
$
9,742

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Direct benefits and claims
 
$
3,361

 
 
 
$
6,650

 
Ceded benefits and change in reserves for future benefits:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Ceded Aflac Japan closed medical block
 
(65
)
 
 
 
(129
)
 
    Other
 
(6
)
 
 
 
(13
)
 
Assumed from other companies
 
3

 
 
 
5

 
Benefits and claims, net
 
$
3,293

 
 
 
$
6,513