X0304 4 2012-02-07 false 0000898174 REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA INC RGA 0001182149 LAY JACK B 1370 TIMBERLAKE MANOR PARKWAY CHESTERFIELD MO 63017 false true false false Senior EVP & CFO Common Stock 2012-02-07 4 F false 4165 55.49 D 43880 D Shares of common stock delivered to issuer as payment for taxes withheld. The reported share price is the closing price on Feb. 2, 2012, which is the price that was used for tax withholding purposes. William Hutton, by power of attorney 2012-02-07