Summary of Investments Other Than Investments in Related Parties (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties [Abstract]

Summary Of Investments Other Than Investments In Related Parties [Table Text Block]

REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED

SCHEDULE I-SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS-OTHER THAN

INVESTMENTS IN RELATED PARTIES

December 31, 2015

(in millions)

Type of Investment	Cost		Fair Value		Amount at Which Shown in the Balance Sheets(1)
Fixed maturity securities:
Bonds:
United States government and government agencies and authorities	$	1,424	$	1,382	$	1,382
State and political subdivisions	480		511		511
Foreign governments(2)	4,890		6,035		6,035
Public utilities	1,955		2,023		2,023
Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities	3,954		4,007		4,007
All other corporate bonds	15,620		15,685		15,685
Total fixed maturity securities	28,323		29,643		29,643
Equity securities:
Non-redeemable preferred stock	86		88		88
Other equity securities	41		38		38
Total equity securities	127		126		126
Mortgage loans on real estate	3,130				3,130
Policy loans	1,469				1,469
Funds withheld at interest	5,880				5,880
Short-term investments	558				558
Other invested assets	1,172				1,172
Total investments	$	40,659			$	41,978

(1) Fixed maturity securities are classified as available-for-sale and carried at fair value.

(2) Includes fixed maturities directly issued by foreign governments, supranational and foreign government-sponsored enterprises.