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Derivative Instruments (Current Period Cash Flow Hedges in AOCI (loss) before Taxes) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
AOCI Cash Flow Hedges [Roll Forward]      
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Related To Cash Flow Hedge $ (4,578)rga_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossRelatedToCashFlowHedge $ 403rga_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossRelatedToCashFlowHedge $ (828)rga_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossRelatedToCashFlowHedge
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedges, Pretax, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (25,801)us-gaap_UnrealizedGainLossOnInterestRateCashFlowHedgesPretaxAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss (3,969)us-gaap_UnrealizedGainLossOnInterestRateCashFlowHedgesPretaxAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss 2,613us-gaap_UnrealizedGainLossOnInterestRateCashFlowHedgesPretaxAccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Investment Income, Net (1,212)us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeNet (1,012)us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeNet (1,382)us-gaap_InvestmentIncomeNet
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Related To Cash Flow Hedge $ (31,591)rga_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossRelatedToCashFlowHedge $ (4,578)rga_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossRelatedToCashFlowHedge $ 403rga_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossRelatedToCashFlowHedge