Schedule V Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule Of Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure 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
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
2010
Allowance on income taxes	$	3.5	$	--	$	3.2	$	2.8	$	3.9
Valuation allowance for mortgage loans		5.8		7.4		--		7.0		6.2
2009
Allowance on income taxes	$	7.9	$	--	$	--	$	4.4	$	3.5
Valuation allowance for mortgage loans		0.5		8.4		--		3.1		5.8