X0306 4 2016-02-22 false 0000898174 REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA INC RGA 0001184447 HENDERSON ALAN C 16600 SWINGLEY RIDGE ROAD CHESTERFIELD MO 63017 true false false false Common Stock 2016-02-22 4 S false 1000 90.28 D 20858 D Shares of common stock sold on the open market in accordance with the terms of the Director Stock Ownership Policy of the Company. The shares sold cover tax liability incurred by Mr. Henderson from the receipt of shares as compensation for services as a director. William Hutton, by power of attorney 2016-02-24