Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED

SCHEDULE V—VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

(in millions)

			Additions
Description	Balance at Beginning of Period		Charged to Costs   and Expenses		Charged to Other   Accounts			Deductions		Balance at End of Period
2017
Valuation allowance for deferred income taxes	$	133.4	$	88.5	$	10.6		$	5.6	$	226.9
Valuation allowance for mortgage loans	7.7		1.7		—			—		9.4
2016
Valuation allowance for deferred income taxes	$	127.1	$	11.0	$	(4.7	)	$	—	$	133.4
Valuation allowance for mortgage loans	6.8		0.9		—			—		7.7
2015
Valuation allowance for deferred income taxes	$	112.0	$	23.7	$	(8.6	)	$	—	$	127.1
Valuation allowance for mortgage loans	6.5		0.3		—			—		6.8