Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Valuation And Qualifying Accounts [Table Text Block]

REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED

SCHEDULE V—VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

(in millions)

Description	Balance at Beginning of Period		Charges to Costs   and Expenses		Charged to Other   Accounts		Deductions		Balance at End of   Period
2013
Allowance on income taxes	$	10.1	$	23.5	$	68.6	$	—	$	102.2
Valuation allowance for mortgage loans	11.6		1.9		—		3.4		10.1
2012
Allowance on income taxes	$	8.6	$	—	$	1.6	$	0.1	$	10.1
Valuation allowance for mortgage loans	11.8		6.3		—		6.5		11.6
2011
Allowance on income taxes	$	3.9	$	—	$	5.4	$	0.7	$	8.6
Valuation allowance for mortgage loans	6.2		9.5		—		3.9		11.8