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POLICY LIABILITIES (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Insurance Loss Reserves [Abstract]  
Schedule of Changes in Present Value of Expected Net Premiums and Expected Future Policy Benefits
The following tables present the changes in the present value of expected future net premiums and the present value of expected future policy benefits by reporting segment and disaggregated by product type. The present value of expected future net premiums and the present value of expected future policy benefits are presented gross of internal and external ceded reinsurance.
June 30, 2026
Aflac JapanAflac U.S.
(In millions)CancerMedical
and Other
Health
Life
Insurance
OtherAccidentDisabilityCritical
Care
Hospital
Indemnity
Dental/
Vision
Life
Insurance
Other
Present value of expected future net premiums:
Balance at December 31, 2025
$12,207 $10,349 $4,547 $725 $2,525 $1,685 $3,945 $1,171 $202 $1,021 $1,968 
Beginning balance at original discount rate 13,201 11,511 4,772 800 2,637 1,726 4,242 1,231 208 1,051 1,835 
Effect of changes in cash flow assumptions0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 
Effect of actual variances from expected
   experience
(247)(161)(38)(6)(16)12 (28)(6)(4)(29)(55)
Adjusted beginning of period balance12,954 11,350 4,734 794 2,621 1,738 4,214 1,225 204 1,022 1,780 
Issuances419 165 164 1 169 177 286 130 22 176 588 
Interest accrual171 134 53 7 55 36 89 26 5 23 61 
Net premiums collected (1)
(624)(487)(353)(43)(241)(202)(294)(128)(19)(90)(112)
Foreign currency translation(467)(403)(165)(27)0 0 0 0 0 0 0 
Other0 (1)0 0 (2)(2)(2)(1)0 (3)(1)
Ending balance at original discount rate12,453 10,758 4,433 732 2,602 1,747 4,293 1,252 212 1,128 2,316 
Effect of changes in discount rate assumptions(1,467)(1,577)(350)(96)(147)(64)(352)(74)(9)(40)171 
Balance at June 30, 2026
$10,986 $9,181 $4,083 $636 $2,455 $1,683 $3,941 $1,178 $203 $1,088 $2,487 
Present value of expected future policy benefits:
Balance at December 31, 2025
$34,987 $17,692 $20,894 $3,671 $3,184 $2,336 $10,845 $1,955 $438 $2,076 $2,444 
Beginning balance at original discount rate36,438 21,979 25,716 4,758 3,348 2,401 11,812 2,071 458 2,288 2,304 
Effect of changes in cash flow assumptions0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 
Effect of actual variances from expected
   experience
(277)(187)(46)(13)(40)9 (46)(12)(4)(39)(48)
Adjusted beginning of period balance36,161 21,792 25,670 4,745 3,308 2,410 11,766 2,059 454 2,249 2,256 
Issuances428 169 169 3 174 186 300 136 24 182 595 
Interest accrual602 265 265 43 69 50 256 44 10 48 73 
Benefit payments(1,264)(485)(1,080)(108)(251)(238)(489)(159)(30)(57)(133)
Foreign currency translation(1,293)(782)(903)(168)0 0 0 0 0 0 0 
Other0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 
Ending balance at original discount rate34,634 20,959 24,121 4,515 3,300 2,408 11,833 2,080 458 2,422 2,791 
Effect of changes in discount rate assumptions(3,323)(5,274)(5,681)(1,254)(210)(98)(1,146)(144)(27)(243)167 
Balance at June 30, 2026
31,311 15,685 18,440 3,261 3,090 2,310 10,687 1,936 431 2,179 2,958 
Net liability for future policy benefits20,325 6,504 14,357 2,625 635 627 6,746 758 228 1,091 471 
Less: reinsurance recoverable3,920 933 303 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 17 
Net liability for future policy benefits after
  reinsurance recoverable
$16,405 $5,571 $14,054 $2,625 $635 $627 $6,746 $758 $228 $1,062 $454 
(1) Net premiums collected represent the portion of gross premiums collected from policyholders that is used to fund expected future benefit payments.
December 31, 2025
Aflac JapanAflac U.S.
(In millions)CancerMedical
and Other
Health
Life
Insurance
OtherAccidentDisabilityCritical
Care
Hospital
Indemnity
Dental/
Vision
Life
Insurance
Other
Present value of expected future net premiums:
Balance at December 31, 2024
$14,184 $11,817 $5,156 $846 $2,497 $1,635 $3,901 $1,122 $196 $909 $826 
Beginning balance at original discount rate 14,008 11,845 5,084 864 2,687 1,726 4,340 1,221 209 976 824 
Effect of changes in cash flow assumptions(661)136 (40)18 (22)(163)(8)(10)(5)386 
Effect of actual variances from expected
   experience
(436)(84)(62)(12)21 20 (2)16 (10)(32)146 
Adjusted beginning of period balance12,911 11,897 4,982 857 2,726 1,724 4,175 1,229 189 939 1,356 
Issuances1,114 253 405 295 341 488 211 50 246 571 
Interest accrual364 292 110 16 110 69 177 50 42 73 
Net premiums collected (1)
(1,379)(1,076)(795)(95)(487)(402)(590)(255)(39)(171)(138)
Foreign currency translation193 146 70 13 
Other(2)(1)(7)(6)(8)(4)(1)(5)(27)
Ending balance at original discount rate13,201 11,511 4,772 800 2,637 1,726 4,242 1,231 208 1,051 1,835 
Effect of changes in discount rate assumptions(994)(1,162)(225)(75)(112)(41)(297)(60)(6)(30)133 
Balance at December 31, 2025
$12,207 $10,349 $4,547 $725 $2,525 $1,685 $3,945 $1,171 $202 $1,021 $1,968 
Present value of expected future policy benefits:
Balance at December 31, 2024
$40,781 $20,606 $24,265 $4,225 $3,127 $2,330 $10,701 $1,897 $441 $1,847 $1,288 
Beginning balance at original discount rate37,856 21,957 26,330 4,765 3,386 2,466 12,013 2,073 477 2,126 1,293 
Effect of changes in cash flow assumptions(1,130)108 (101)74 47 (46)(219)(4)(15)(17)399 
Effect of actual variances from expected
   experience
(483)(102)(61)(21)(15)(13)(53)148 
Adjusted beginning of period balance36,243 21,963 26,168 4,818 3,442 2,425 11,779 2,077 449 2,056 1,840 
Issuances1,138 260 417 14 300 355 503 217 50 254 574 
Interest accrual1,299 564 569 91 138 99 515 87 20 87 97 
Benefit payments(2,723)(1,044)(1,753)(218)(532)(478)(985)(310)(61)(109)(207)
Foreign currency translation481 236 315 53 
Other
Ending balance at original discount rate36,438 21,979 25,716 4,758 3,348 2,401 11,812 2,071 458 2,288 2,304 
Effect of changes in discount rate assumptions(1,451)(4,287)(4,822)(1,087)(164)(65)(967)(116)(20)(212)140 
Balance at December 31, 2025
34,987 17,692 20,894 3,671 3,184 2,336 10,845 1,955 438 2,076 2,444 
Net liability for future policy benefits22,780 7,343 16,347 2,946 659 651 6,900 784 236 1,055 476 
Less: reinsurance recoverable4,406 1,062 25 11 
Net liability for future policy benefits after
  reinsurance recoverable
$18,374 $6,281 $16,347 $2,946 $659 $651 $6,900 $784 $236 $1,030 $465 
(1) Net premiums collected represent the portion of gross premiums collected from policyholders that is used to fund expected future benefit payments.
Schedule of Weighted-Average Interest Rates and Liability Duration for Future Policy Benefits
The following tables present the weighted-average interest rates and weighted-average liability duration (calculated using the original discount rate) by reporting segment and disaggregated by product type.
June 30, 2026
Aflac JapanAflac U.S.
CancerMedical
and Other
Health
Life
Insurance
OtherAccidentDisabilityCritical
Care
Hospital
Indemnity
Dental/
Vision
Life
Insurance
Other
Weighted-average interest, original discount rate (1)
3.8 %2.5 %2.1 %1.8 %4.1 %4.4 %4.5 %4.5 %4.4 %4.0 %5.5 %
Weighted-average interest, current discount rate (1)
4.0 %4.5 %3.6 %4.3 %5.4 %5.2 %5.5 %5.5 %5.4 %5.5 %5.6 %
Weighted-average liability duration (years)12.222.716.315.97.95.510.79.07.413.68.2
(1) The weighted-average interest rates are calculated using the reserve balances as the weights. No adjustments were made to observable market information.

December 31, 2025
Aflac JapanAflac U.S.
CancerMedical
and Other
Health
Life
Insurance
OtherAccidentDisabilityCritical
Care
Hospital
Indemnity
Dental/
Vision
Life
Insurance
Other
Weighted-average interest, original discount rate (1)
3.8 %2.5 %2.1 %1.8 %4.1 %4.4 %4.5 %4.5 %4.3 %3.9 %5.5 %
Weighted-average interest, current discount rate (1)
3.1 %3.6 %2.8 %3.4 %5.2 %5.0 %5.4 %5.3 %5.2 %5.3 %5.4 %
Weighted-average liability duration (years)12.322.916.216.27.85.610.89.07.513.58.6
(1) The weighted-average interest rates are calculated using the reserve balances as the weights. No adjustments were made to observable market information.
Reconciliation of Future Policy Benefits
The following table presents a reconciliation of the disaggregated rollforwards above to the ending liability for future policy benefits presented in the consolidated balance sheets. The deferred profit liability for limited-payment contracts and the deferred reinsurance gain liability are presented together with the liability for future policy benefits in the consolidated balance sheets and have been included as reconciling items in the table below.
(In millions)June 30,
2026
December 31,
2025
Balances included in future policy benefits rollforward:
Aflac Japan
Cancer$20,325 $22,780 
Medical and other health6,504 7,343 
Life insurance14,357 16,347 
Other2,625 2,946 
Aflac U.S.
Accident635 659 
Disability627 651 
Critical care6,746 6,900 
Hospital indemnity758 784 
Dental/vision228 236 
Life insurance1,091 1,055 
Other471 476 
Corporate and other4,339 4,317 
Deferred profit liability2,065 2,066 
Deferred reinsurance gain liability860 757 
Intercompany eliminations (1)
(4,450)(4,997)
Total$57,181 $62,320 
(1) Elimination entry necessary due to the internal reinsurance transactions with Aflac Re and to recapture a portion of policy liabilities ceded externally as a result of the reinsurance retrocession transaction. See Note 8 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in the 2025 Annual Report.
Summary of Net Earned Premiums Recognized
The following table summarizes the amount of net earned premiums recognized in the consolidated statements of earnings by reporting segment and disaggregated by product type.
  
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
(In millions)2026202520262025
Net earned premiums:
Aflac Japan
Cancer$796 $885 $1,612 $1,724 
Medical and other health474 557 969 1,086 
Life insurance292 328 590 644 
Other28 33 57 65 
Aflac U.S.
Accident303 309 608 620 
Disability372 354 746 706 
Critical care441 443 885 884 
Hospital indemnity182 183 365 367 
Dental/vision56 52 114 101 
Life insurance196 170 394 339 
Other72 41 135 90 
Corporate and other176 206 358 404 
Reinsurance ceded(136)(91)(271)(179)
Total$3,252 $3,470 $6,562 $6,851 
Summary of Interest Expense Related to Insurance Contracts Recognized
The following table summarizes the amount of interest expense related to insurance contracts recognized in benefits and claims, excluding reserve remeasurement in the consolidated statements of earnings by reporting segment and disaggregated by product type.
  
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
(In millions)2026202520262025
Interest expense:
Aflac Japan
Cancer$214 $241 $431 $474 
Medical and other health65 69 131 135 
Life insurance104 116 212 230 
Other18 20 36 38 
Aflac U.S.
Accident7 14 13 
Disability7 14 15 
Critical care84 85 167 170 
Hospital indemnity8 10 18 19 
Dental/vision2 5 
Life insurance13 12 25 23 
Other6 12 12 
Total$528 $576 $1,065 $1,135 
Summary of Undiscounted and Discounted Expected Future Gross Premiums and Expected Future Policy Benefits and Expenses
The following tables present the amount of expected future gross premiums and expected future policy benefits and expenses (undiscounted and discounted at the current period discount rate) by reporting segment and disaggregated by product type. These tables are presented gross of internal and external ceded reinsurance.

Future gross premiums represent the expected amount of future premiums to be received. For limited-payment policies, the premiums are collected over a shorter period than the policy term over which benefits are provided. As a result, once the policy reaches premium paid-up status, the future gross premiums can be significantly less than the future benefit payments. Further, benefits and expenses are generally greater in the later years of a policy. These are the primary factors that result in future gross premiums lower than future benefit and expense payments for certain lines of business of the Company.
June 30, 2026December 31, 2025
(In millions)Gross
Premiums
Benefits and
Expenses
Gross
Premiums
Benefits and
Expenses
Undiscounted expected future gross premiums
  and expected future policy benefits and
  expenses:
Aflac Japan
Cancer$49,894 $52,168 $52,505 $54,844 
Medical and other health30,305 33,101 32,757 35,043 
Life insurance10,216 35,461 10,781 37,340 
Other1,245 6,068 1,351 6,419 
Aflac U.S.
Accident8,460 4,591 8,560 4,660 
Disability5,683 3,045 5,697 3,033 
Critical care19,128 19,953 19,182 19,971 
Hospital indemnity4,771 3,038 4,757 3,027 
Dental/vision1,064 656 1,081 657 
Life insurance3,637 4,239 3,326 3,948 
Other4,446 5,033 3,477 4,105 
Total$138,849 $167,353 $143,474 $173,047 
June 30, 2026December 31, 2025
(In millions)Gross
Premiums
Benefits and
Expenses
Gross
Premiums
Benefits and
Expenses
Discounted expected future gross premiums
  and expected future policy benefits and
  expenses:
Aflac Japan
Cancer$33,155 $31,311 $36,796 $34,987 
Medical and other health19,461 15,685 22,239 17,692 
Life insurance7,885 18,440 8,625 20,894 
Other897 3,261 1,018 3,671 
Aflac U.S.
Accident5,853 3,090 6,002 3,184 
Disability4,393 2,310 4,478 2,336 
Critical care11,773 10,687 11,988 10,845 
Hospital indemnity3,298 1,936 3,333 1,955 
Dental/vision729 431 755 438 
Life insurance2,541 2,179 2,358 2,076 
Other2,630 2,958 2,105 2,444 
Total$92,615 $92,288 $99,697 $100,522 
Schedule of Changes in Other Policyholders' Funds
The following table presents the changes in other policyholders’ funds.
(In millions)June 30,
2026
December 31,
2025
Other policyholders' funds:
Fixed annuities account balance, beginning of period (1)
$5,152 $5,221 
Premiums received43 97 
Transfers from WAYS conversions165 307 
Surrenders and withdrawals(35)(64)
Benefit payments(260)(513)
Interest credited23 49 
Foreign currency translation and other(183)55 
Fixed annuities account balance, end of period4,905 5,152 
Other deposit type reserves383 293 
Total$5,288 $5,445 
(1) Aflac Japan fixed annuities
Schedule of Other Policyholders' Funds by Guaranteed Crediting Rates
The following table presents other policyholders’ funds balances by range of guaranteed crediting rates.
June 30, 2026December 31, 2025
(In millions)
Range of Guaranteed
Minimum Crediting
Rates (2)
At
Guaranteed
Minimum
Cash
Surrender
Value
Range of Guaranteed
Minimum Crediting
Rates (2)
At
Guaranteed
Minimum
Cash
Surrender
Value
Fixed annuities (1)
0.5% - 2.2%
$4,905$4,839
0.5% - 2.2%
$5,152$5,083
(1) Aflac Japan fixed annuities
(2) Weighted-average crediting rate of 1.5% at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025.