Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form S-3 of our reports dated February 28, 2017, relating to the financial statements and financial statement schedules of Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated and the effectiveness of Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated’s internal control over financial reporting, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated for the year ended December 31, 2016, and to the reference to us under the heading “Experts” in the Prospectus, which is part of such Registration Statement.
/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Saint Louis, Missouri
May 24, 2017