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REINSURANCE (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2022
Reinsurance Disclosures [Abstract]  
Effects of Reinsurance
The following table reconciles direct premiums and direct benefits and claims to net amounts after the effect of reinsurance which also includes the elimination of inter-segment amounts associated with affiliated reinsurance.
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(In millions)20222021
Direct earned premiums$4,214 $4,652 
Ceded to other companies:
    Ceded Aflac Japan closed blocks(98)(114)
    Other(19)(19)
Assumed from other companies:
    Retrocession activities41 48 
    Other40 26 
Net earned premiums$4,178 $4,593 
Direct benefits and claims$2,505 $2,776 
Ceded benefits and change in reserves for future benefits:
    Ceded Aflac Japan closed blocks(91)(99)
    Eliminations6 
    Other(4)(8)
Assumed from other companies:
    Retrocession activities38 42 
    Eliminations(6)(8)
    Other39 24 
Benefits and claims, net$2,487 $2,735