CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Comprehensive income (loss)
Net income (loss)	$ 285	$ (22)	$ 421	$ 461
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(177)	(30)	(207)	19
Net unrealized investment gains (losses)	(2,228)	(429)	(9,398)	(1,796)
Defined benefit pension and postretirement plan adjustments	0	1	(1)	1
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(2,405)	(458)	(9,606)	(1,776)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	(2,120)	(480)	(9,185)	(1,315)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	1	0	2	0
Total comprehensive income (loss) available to RGA, Inc. shareholders	$ (2,121)	$ (480)	$ (9,187)	$ (1,315)