Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2019

SEC Schedule, 12-09, 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
2019
Valuation allowance for deferred income taxes	$	181	$	56		$	(1	)	$	—	$	236
Valuation allowance for mortgage loans	11		1			—			—		12
2018
Valuation allowance for deferred income taxes	$	227	$	(34	)	$	(12	)	$	—	$	181
Valuation allowance for mortgage loans	9		2			—			—		11
2017
Valuation allowance for deferred income taxes	$	133	$	89		$	11		$	6	$	227
Valuation allowance for mortgage loans	8		1			—			—		9