X0306 4 2016-02-24 false 0000898174 REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA INC RGA 0001184435 EASON J CLIFF 16600 SWINGLEY RIDGE ROAD CHESTERFIELD MO 63017 true false false false Phantom Stock 0 2016-02-24 4 A false 2679 89.6 A 2026-02-24 Common Stock 2679 2679 D 1 for 1 based upon fair market value of Common Stock. Acquired pursuant to annual grant of shares to independent directors for services performed as a director. Vests on the earlier of (i) 10 years from the last of the plan year in which the phantom unit is granted, or (ii) the holder's retirement. Payable in cash or common stock, at the election of the Board. Mr. Eason beneficially owns a total of 30,240 phantom shares of various classes. William Hutton,by power of attorney 2016-02-26