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

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

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, 2017

(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	$	1,953	$	1,944	$	1,944
State and political subdivisions	648		703		703
Foreign governments(2)	6,098		7,621		7,621
Public utilities	2,454		2,649		2,649
Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities	4,615		4,672		4,672
All other corporate bonds	19,513		20,562		20,562
Total fixed maturity securities	35,281		38,151		38,151
Equity securities:
Non-redeemable preferred stock	42		40		40
Other equity securities	61		60		60
Total equity securities	103		100		100
Mortgage loans on real estate	4,401				4,401
Policy loans	1,358				1,358
Funds withheld at interest	6,083				6,083
Short-term investments	93				93
Other invested assets	1,505				1,505
Total investments	$	48,824			$	51,691

(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.