X0306 4 2016-02-24 false 0000898174 REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA INC RGA 0001483074 Sievert Frederick James 16600 SWINGLEY RIDGE ROAD CHESTERFIELD MO 63017 true false false false Phantom Stock 0 2016-02-24 4 A false 1563 89.6 A 2026-02-24 Common Stock 1563 1563 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. William L. Hutton 2016-02-26