Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

SEC Schedule, 12-09, 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)

			Additions
Description	Balance at Beginning of Period		Charged to Costs  and Expenses		Charged to Other   Accounts		Deductions		Balance at End of Period
2023
Valuation allowance for deferred income taxes	$	235	$	338	$	(6)	$	—	$	567
Allowance for credit losses for mortgage loans	51		16		—		—		67
Allowance for credit losses for fixed maturity securities available-for-sale	37		52		—		14		75
2022
Valuation allowance for deferred income taxes	$	264	$	(7)	$	(22)	$	—	$	235
Allowance for credit losses for mortgage loans	35		16		—		—		51
Allowance for credit losses for fixed maturity securities available-for-sale	31		42		—		36		37
2021
Valuation allowance for deferred income taxes	$	269	$	18	$	(23)	$	—	$	264
Allowance for credit losses for mortgage loans	64		—		—		29		35
Allowance for credit losses for fixed maturity securities available-for-sale	20		27		—		16		31