Summary of Investments Other Than Investments in Related Parties (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties [Abstract]

Summary Of Investments Other Than Investments In Related Parties [Table Text Block]

REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED

SCHEDULE I-SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS-OTHER THAN

INVESTMENTS IN RELATED PARTIES

December 31, 2014

(in millions)

Type of Investment	Cost		Fair Value		Amount at Which Shown in the Balance Sheets(1)
Fixed maturity securities:
Bonds:
United States government and government agencies and authorities	$	501	$	526	$	526
State and political subdivisions	378		426		426
Foreign governments(2)	4,710		6,003		6,003
Public utilities	1,582		1,733		1,733
Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities	3,505		3,640		3,640
All other corporate bonds	12,430		13,153		13,153
Total fixed maturity securities	23,106		25,481		25,481
Equity securities:
Non-redeemable preferred stock	94		99		99
Other equity securities	27		27		27
Total equity securities	121		126		126
Mortgage loans on real estate	2,712				2,712
Policy loans	1,284				1,284
Funds withheld at interest	5,924				5,924
Short-term investments	98				98
Other invested assets	1,071				1,071
Total investments	$	34,316			$	36,696

(1) Fixed maturity securities are classified as available-for-sale and carried at fair value.

(2) Includes fixed maturities directly issued by foreign governments, supranational and foreign government-sponsored enterprises.