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Our History

Through four decades of steady global expansion RGA has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most highly respected reinsurers. Learn more about our history.

2021

Named Life Reinsurer of the Year

RGA was named Life Reinsurer of the Year at the 25th Asia Insurance Industry Awards 2021 by the Asia Insurance Review, capping a year of major accomplishments around the world, including major longevity, asset-intensive, and capital-solutions transactions in multiple markets. The company also received record facultative underwriting case submissions in the year and completed the first-ever coinsurance contract in South Korea.

2020

Rising to the COVID-19 Challenge

As the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic challenged the industry and the world, RGA demonstrated our strong social mission. The company launched a dedicated corporate social responsibility and sustainability office, supported relief efforts through RGA Foundation grants and employee volunteerism, and served as a leading source of insight and guidance for the life and health industry.

2019

RGA ranks #1 on NMG for 9th Year

For the 9th consecutive year in 2019, RGA ranks #1 on NMG Consulting’s Global All Respondent Business Capability Index (BCI), and is recognized as “Life Reinsurer of the Year” at the 2019 Reactions North America Awards.

2018

Best Regarded Company

RGA exceeds $10 billion in annual global net premiums for the first time and is named to Forbes magazine’s 2018 Best Regarded Companies list and World’s Best Employers list.

2017

3 Millionth Facultative Case, India Branch Opens

RGA's U.S. underwriting team reviews its 3 millionth facultative application. RGA opens a licensed branch office in Mumbai, India, where the company had been operating as a foreign reinsurer since 2002.

2016

New Leadership

Anna Manning is appointed CEO, effective January 1, 2017, succeeding founding CEO Greig Woodring. Also in the year, RGA opens an office in Brazil.

2015

Innovation Accelerates

RGA launches RGAX, a wholly owned subsidiary and business transformation engine, and also opens an office in Singapore.

2014

RGA Branch Office Opens in China

RGA receives approval from the China Insurance Regulatory Commission (CIRC) to operate a branch office in Shanghai. RGA opened a representative office in Beijing in 2005.

2013

Most Trustworthy

Forbes adds RGA to its list of "America's 50 Most Trustworthy Financial Companies".

2011

Middle East Office Opens

RGA opens an office in the United Arab Emirates, providing a foothold for expansion into the Middle East.

2010

#1 in NMG, Fortune 500

RGA enters the FORTUNE 500, which ranks U.S.-based companies by total revenue, at #321. RGA also ranks #1 in NMG Consulting’s inaugural Global Business Capability Index; maintains #1 rank every year since.

2009

Group Reinsurance Business Grows, Netherlands Office Opens

RGA acquires North American group life, accident and health reinsurance business from ING. Also, RGA opens an office in the Netherlands.

2008

Independence After Split

RGA completes recapitalization and split-off from MetLife to become a fully independent company, the U.S. underwriting team reviews its 2 millionth facultative application, and RGA’s annual reinsurance premiums exceed $5 billion for the first time. Also, RGA opens an office in Germany.

2007

France and Italy Offices Open

RGA opens offices in France and Italy as the company expands operations in Europe.

2006

Poland Office Opens

RGA opens an office in Poland and expands in the Central and Eastern Europe markets.

2005

China Office Opens

RGA opens a representative office in China.

2002

South Korea Office Opens

RGA opens a branch office in South Korea.and a representative office in India.

2001

Forbes Names RGA to Platinum List, Technology Partners Forms

RGA Technology Partners forms to develop life insurance technology solutions, including the AURA automated underwriting platform. Also during the year, RGA joins the Forbes Platinum list of the 400 Best Companies.

1999

New Ownership

MetLife purchases majority stake in RGA from General American, and RGA enters Taiwan market.

1998

Mexico, South Africa, and UK Offices Open

RGA’s annual reinsurance premiums exceed $1 billion, and the U.S. underwriting team reviews its 1 millionth facultative application. The company opens offices in Mexico, South Africa, and the United Kingdom.

1997

Malaysia Office Opens

RGA opens Malaysia office.

1996

Australia Office Opens

RGA opens the company's first office in Australia.

1995

Financial Solutions Unit Forms, Hong Kong and Japan Offices Open

RGA launches business unit that will evolve into RGA Global Financial Solutions. The company also commences operations in Hong Kong and Japan.

1994

Spain Office Opens

RGA opens its first office in Spain.

1993

RGA Goes Public

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE: RGA) goes public in an initial public offering.

1992

Canada Office Opens

RGA makes first of many international expansions: RGA Life Reinsurance Company of Canada.

1990

Second-Largest Reinsurer

RGA becomes the second-largest reinsurer in the U.S., with new sales volume of $23.4 billion.

1989

Reinsurance Division Grows

Reinsurance division becomes General American's largest line of business.

1979

Greig Woodring Joins

Greig Woodring, future founding CEO of RGA, joins General American reinsurance division.

1973

RGA Launches

General American Life Insurance Company launches the life reinsurance division that is to become RGA.