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REINSURANCE (Tables) | 3 Months Ended
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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 |  |

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