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| As a result Aflac US produced an extremely strong profit margin of 22.7% |
| Decline in total net benefits and claims was slightly offset by the increase in adjusted expenses, pre-tax adjusted earnings increased 10.4% to an all-time high of $1.5 billion for the year |
| One of the consistent key contributors to Aflac Japan's strong financial results is this premium persistency, which was 93.4% in 2023 |
| And they were very interested in our comments and I think we're well positioned in that |
| As a result, Aflac Japan produced an extremely strong profit margin of 30.5% |
| We continue to execute on the growth strategy to increase penetration and to drive future growth in multi-channel sales force enabled by the best-in-class customer experience model that you can have |
| Ultimately this strengthens our yields and ultimately new accounts, sales and customers |
| We believe that in both Japan and the U.S., our market-leading position, powerful brand, strong distribution, and innovative products will provide support towards this objective |
| Aflac US also generates solid overall financial results in 2023 |
| This kind of reputation and recognition highlights our strong trusted brand, which in the internal part of our strategy that we leverage for 24 years in the US and 21 years in Japan, the Aflac Duck has played an important part in building our brand and connecting with consumers and businesses |
| There's a guy who lives in Omaha who is the longest-serving CEO, but an interesting fact of course is that get over that guy's tenure and Dan's tenure, Dan has had the better returns |
| I believe that the need for the products and the solutions that we offer is strong or stronger today than it's ever been in our history |
| We are confident that the successful execution of our strategy will lead to sales of at least $1.8 billion in the US at the end of 2025 |
| So when we consolidate the results of the Aflac US, Aflac Japan and our corporate and other segments, Aflac Incorporated delivered very strong earnings for the year |
| At the same time, we have maintained our position among companies with the highest return on capital and lowest cost of capital in the industry and we believe in the underlying strengths of our business and our potential for continued growth in Japan and the U.S |
| This significant contribution to the 10.9% increase in Aflac Japan's overall sales in 2023 |
| We are well-positioned as we work toward achieving long-term growth, while also ensuring we deliver on our promise to policyholders and we are proud of what we have accomplished in terms of both our social purpose and financial results, which we have ultimately translated into strong long-term shareholder return |
| With a market-leading position and a 29% market share of the supplemental health insurance market in the worksite we see great growth opportunities for Aflac US |
| Our capital position remains strong and we ended the year with an SMR above 1,100% in Japan and our combined RBC in the US was above 650% |
| And as we work toward our objectives and goals we have confidence in our business model, the fundamental need for our products, and most importantly, the future success of Aflac |
| I believe that demonstrates ultimately that we need the products we offer are as strong or stronger than they have ever been before |
| Aflac Japan also is taking steps to expand the market share through large nonexclusive agencies by strengthening our relationships with these agencies and introducing new products like the revised medical product |
| We believe that the consumers better understand our products and they'll appreciate the value that we provide to them |
| Net earnings per diluted share for 2023 were $7.78, adjusted earnings per diluted share of $6.23 were the best in company history, despite a weakening yen and the impact of a reinsurance retrocession late in the fourth quarter |
| Today, we continue to leverage our strong brand and the popular Aflac Duck through advertising that educates the audience on the gaps or the financial risk that they face when medical events occur |
| This includes enhanced training and sharing best practices to strengthen agents, retention and increased sales |
| We know that when people experience the value of our products, it increases persistency, which benefits our policyholders and ultimately lowers our expenses |
| So we're very pleased to have both Dan Amos and David Young here from Aflac |
| But it's obviously much stronger than it's been in the past |
| Pre-tax adjusted earnings increased 6% to nearly ¥45 billion -- excuse me; ¥457 billion for the year |
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| In 2023, total adjusted revenues declined 3.6% to nearly ¥1.5 trillion, largely reflecting the impact of reinsurance and paid-up policies |
| In Japan, it actually the pandemic lasted one year longer and so it affected us more |
| Over the last five decades, rising healthcare costs, an aging population, and a declining birth rate have placed an increasing financial strain on both Japan's national healthcare system and its citizens |
| And I'm trying to say that in a bad way but the U.S |
| What's the risks? And you've been to this rodeo a few times, I suppose |
| And so that's again is pretty hard to beat |
| Josh Shanker Switching gears to another issue |
| We point out these things, and we don't have a problem |
| So what would you have to think about there? Dan Amos You should always think in terms of Washington that, there's a group there that wants to constantly disrupt or change business |
| In fact, half of American workers would not be able to pay more than $1000 out-of-pocket expenses associated with an unexpected medical costs according to research |
| But you go back and you look at some of the issues that have had over a period of time because we're bringing it from one to the other, that's the reason |
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