Schedule V Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

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)
Description	Balance at Beginning of Period		Charges to Costs and Expenses		Charged to Other Accounts		Deductions		Balance at End of Period
2012
Allowance on income taxes	$	8.6	$	--	$	1.6	$	0.1	$	10.1
Valuation allowance for mortgage loans		11.8		6.3		--		6.5		11.6
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