Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Mar. 07, 2022 |
Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
Entity Registrant Name | REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA INC |
Amendment Flag | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000898174 |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | Mar. 7, 2022 |
Entity Incorporation State Country Code | MO |
Entity File Number | 1-11848 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 43-1627032 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 16600 Swingley Ridge Road |
Entity Address, City or Town | Chesterfield |
Entity Address, State or Province | MO |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 63017 |
City Area Code | (636) |
Local Phone Number | 736-7000 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
Common Stock Outstanding [Member] | |
Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
Security 12b Title | Common Stock, par value $0.01 |
Trading Symbol | RGA |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
M 6.20 Fixed To Floating Rate Subordinated Debentures Due 2042 [Member] | |
Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
Security 12b Title | 6.20% Fixed-To-Floating Rate Subordinated Debentures due 2042 |
Trading Symbol | RZA |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
M 5.75 Fixed To Floating Rate Subordinated Debentures Due 2056 [Member] | |
Document And Entity Information [Line Items] | |
Security 12b Title | 5.75% Fixed-To-Floating Rate Subordinated Debentures due 2056 |
Trading Symbol | RZB |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |