X0306 4 2016-02-10 false 0000898174 REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA INC RGA 0001454120 Boot Arnoud W.A. 16600 SWINGLEY RIDGE ROAD CHESTERFIELD MO 63017 true false false false Common Stock 2016-02-10 4 S false 900 86 D 6062 D Shares of common stock sold on the open market in accordance with the terms of the Stock Ownership Policy of the Company. The shares sold cover tax liability incurred by Mr. Boot from the receipt of shares as compensation for services as a director in 2016 and prior years. William Hutton, by power of attorney 2016-02-11