REINSURANCE REINSURANCE (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Reinsurance Disclosures [Abstract]

Effects of Reinsurance

for the years ended December 31.

(In millions)	2014				2013
Direct premium income		$	19,412			$	20,233
Ceded to other companies:
Ceded Aflac Japan closed medical block		(311		)		(76		)
Other		(39		)		(34		)
Assumed from other companies		10				12
Net premium income		$	19,072			$	20,135
Direct benefits and claims		$	13,235			$	13,903
Ceded benefits and change in reserves for future benefits:
Ceded Aflac Japan closed medical block		(276		)		(67		)
Other		(27		)		(31		)
Assumed from other companies		5				8
Benefits and claims, net		$	12,937			$	13,813