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

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

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, 2016

(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	$	1,519	$	1,468	$	1,468
State and political subdivisions	567		592		592
Foreign governments(2)	5,157		6,343		6,343
Public utilities	1,971		2,091		2,091
Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities	4,044		4,072		4,072
All other corporate bonds	16,954		17,528		17,528
Total fixed maturity securities	30,212		32,094		32,094
Equity securities:
Non-redeemable preferred stock	56		51		51
Other equity securities	230		224		224
Total equity securities	286		275		275
Mortgage loans on real estate	3,776				3,776
Policy loans	1,428				1,428
Funds withheld at interest	5,876				5,876
Short-term investments	77				77
Other invested assets	1,315				1,315
Total investments	$	42,970			$	44,841

(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.