Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2020

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
2020
Valuation allowance for deferred income taxes	$	236	$	(4)	$	19	$	—	$	251
Valuation allowance for mortgage loans (1)	12		38		14		—		64
Valuation allowance for fixed maturity securities available-for-sale	—		41		—		21		20
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