8-K
 
 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): October 23, 2008
REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
         
Missouri
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation)
  1-11848
(Commission
File Number)
  43-1627032
(IRS Employer
Identification Number)
1370 Timberlake Manor Parkway, Chesterfield, Missouri 63017
(Address of Principal Executive Office)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (636) 736-7000
     Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On October 23, 2008, Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its earnings for the three-month period ended September 30, 2008 and providing certain additional information. The press release also notes that a conference call will be held on October 24, 2008 to discuss the financial and operating results for the three-month period ended September 30, 2008. A copy of the press release is furnished with this report as Exhibit 99.1 and shall not be deemed filed pursuant to Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
     (d) Exhibits
     
Exhibit No.   Exhibit
 
99.1
  Press Release of Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated dated October 23, 2008

 


 

SIGNATURE
     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
         
  REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED
 
 
Date: October 23, 2008  By:   /s/ Jack B. Lay    
    Jack B. Lay   
    Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer   

 


 

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Exhibit No.   Exhibit
 
   
99.1
  Press Release of Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated dated October 23, 2008.

 

EX-99.1
Exhibit 99.1
(RGA LOGO)
For further information, contact
Jack B. Lay
Senior Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
(636) 736-7000
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA REPORTS THIRD-QUARTER RESULTS;
OPERATING EARNINGS PER SHARE UP 25 PERCENT
     ST. LOUIS, October 23, 2008 — Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE:RGA.A and RGA.B), a leading global provider of life reinsurance, reported net income for the third quarter of $25.2 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, compared to $76.5 million, or $1.19 per diluted share, in the prior-year quarter. RGA uses a non-GAAP financial measure called operating income as a basis for analyzing financial results. The definition of operating income and reconciliations to GAAP net income are provided in the following tables. Operating income increased to $118.5 million, or $1.86 per diluted share, from $95.6 million, or $1.49 per diluted share in the year-ago quarter, a 25 percent increase on a per share basis, with Canada, Asia Pacific, and Europe and South Africa operations contributing to the strong performance. Third-quarter net premiums rose 6 percent, to $1,303.6 million, from $1,227.9 million a year ago. Net investment income totaled $220.2 million versus $190.5 million the year before.
     Net income for the quarter included approximately $99.8 million in net investment losses, including impairments. This amount is pre-tax and before the impact of deferred acquisition costs (DAC). After tax and DAC, the losses totaled $75.4 million, or approximately 3 percent of shareholders’ equity. The losses were primarily associated with RGA’s investments in the financial services sector, including Lehman Brothers, American International Group (AIG), Washington Mutual, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and various mortgage-related structured securities. Additionally, net income included unrealized losses of $21.1 million, after taxes and DAC, due to the decline in the fair value of embedded derivatives associated with modified coinsurance and funds withheld treaties. This non-cash, unrealized loss is due to widening credit spreads on the investment portfolios underlying certain funds withheld annuity reinsurance treaties.
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     On a year-to-date basis for 2008, net income totaled $167.4 million or $2.62 per diluted share, compared to $230.2 million, or $3.59 per diluted share, for 2007. Operating income totaled $299.2 million, or $4.68 per diluted share, compared to $262.3 million, or $4.08 per diluted share, in the prior-year period, a 15 percent increase on a per share basis. Consolidated net premiums were up 11 percent, to $3,960.2 million from $3,561.0 million.
     A. Greig Woodring, president and chief executive officer, commented, “The extraordinary events and issues affecting the global financial markets caused investment value deterioration and resultant capital losses during the third quarter. We have taken an aggressive posture in recording impairments in value of securities. In addition, we have selectively reduced exposure to distressed names through securities sales. Although the environment remains extremely volatile, we believe our portfolio is well-positioned.”
     RGA’s investment profile includes 97 percent of its fixed maturity securities held in the investment grade categories with an average credit rating of “A+”. The structured residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) and commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) portfolios continue to be highly rated with 99 percent and 84 percent of the RMBS and CMBS rated “AAA”, respectively. Additionally, 8 percent of the CMBS portfolio is rated in the “AA” category. Gross pre-tax unrealized losses on securities increased to $960.6 million from $486.7 million at June 30, primarily due to spread widening. Net pre-tax unrealized losses totaled $596.3 million at September 30. On an after-tax basis, gross unrealized losses represent approximately 22 percent of total shareholders’ equity, excluding accumulated other comprehensive income.
     RGA’s subprime mortgage exposure, including funds withheld portfolios, totals $239.6 million in book value, or less than 2 percent of total invested assets, with 75 percent rated “AA” or higher, including 28 percent in the “AAA” category. Approximately 9 percent of the subprime mortgage exposure, or $20.9 million, is rated below investment grade. These figures include the effect of $11.6 million, pre-tax, in write-downs during the quarter. RGA largely avoided investing in securities originated in the second half of 2005 and beyond, which RGA believes was a period of less rigorous underwriting. Exposure to “Alt-A” structured securities totaled $106.5 million, which includes $13.3 million in write-downs during the quarter. Approximately 83 percent of these securities are rated “AA” or better.
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     RGA maintains a strong liquidity profile, positive cash flows from operations and access to additional liquidity through its $750 million syndicated credit facility in addition to a Federal Home Loan Bank borrowing program. RGA does not issue commercial paper and its participation in securities lending programs is immaterial, with less than $20.0 million outstanding at September 30. RGA’s next scheduled senior debt maturity is in 2011.
     Woodring continued, “Despite the very challenging financial markets, we reported a strong operating quarter. Our operating segments outside the U.S. contributed approximately $82.5 million in pre-tax operating income compared to $84.2 million for our U.S. operations, as we continue to increase our geographic diversification. Our operating income is primarily driven by how well we underwrite mortality risk and is only modestly affected by the financial markets.
     “The U.S. reported a pre-tax loss of $11.3 million for the quarter versus income of $66.2 million the year before. The current-quarter results include approximately $68.0 million, pre-tax and after DAC, in net realized investment losses, and $32.4 million, pre-tax and after DAC, associated with the change in embedded derivatives associated with funds withheld treaties. Pre-tax operating income totaled $84.2 million compared to $89.9 million the year before, a reflection of approximately $20.0 million in adverse mortality experience in the current quarter. That level of variance is not particularly unusual for that business in any quarter. Net premiums were up 7 percent to $742.2 million from $691.9 million in the prior-year quarter. On a year-to-date basis, net premiums have increased 7 percent, at the low end of our guidance range of 7 to 9 percent.
     “Our Canada operations reported another strong quarter on very favorable mortality, with pre-tax net income of $29.7 million compared to $22.8 million a year ago. Pre-tax operating income totaled $32.0 million versus $20.3 million a year ago, representing a 58 percent increase. Net premiums increased 4 percent to $128.9 million from $123.7 million in the prior year. On a year-to-date basis, premiums were up 18 percent, ahead of our guidance range. The impact on the current-quarter results from currency exchange rate changes relative to the prior year was immaterial.
     “Asia Pacific also reported a strong quarter with pre-tax net income of $21.2 million compared with $17.2 million in the year-ago quarter. Pre-tax operating income totaled $25.0 million compared with $17.6 million a year ago. We saw strong bottom-line results driven by favorable mortality in our emerging markets, particularly Japan, South Korea and Taiwan.
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Net premiums totaled $254.5 million compared to $240.5 million. The prior-year amount was strong due to the timing of client reporting, which is not unusual in our business. On a year-to-date basis, net premiums have increased 23 percent. Foreign currency fluctuations positively affected net premiums and pre-tax operating income by approximately $3.0 million and $1.1 million, respectively, during the quarter.
     “Europe and South Africa results were strong. Pre-tax net income increased to $20.8 million from $11.7 million a year ago. Pre-tax operating income increased to $25.5 million versus $12.6 million last year, when we experienced high claim levels in the UK. Net premiums increased 3 percent to $176.2 million as we continue to confront a very competitive environment in the UK and a relatively weak British pound. The year-to-date increase in premiums totaled 9 percent. Foreign currency exchange fluctuations adversely affected reported net premiums and pre-tax operating income for the quarter by approximately $9.4 million and $2.0 million, respectively.”
     Woodring observed, “We are pleased with the operating results for the quarter. While we are unable to avoid credit losses in the current environment, we believe our exposure and level of unrealized losses are manageable and will not significantly affect our strong financial position. Our investment portfolio remains appropriate to support our various businesses. As demonstrated by our current-quarter and full-year operating results, our operations remain strong and have consistently provided for increases in retained capital and positive cash flow. We continue to be in a position to hold our investment securities until recovery, provided we are comfortable with the credit. Our operations do not rely on short-term funding or commercial paper, and therefore, to date, we have experienced no liquidity pressure, nor do we anticipate such pressure in the foreseeable future.
     “The current environment in the financial markets places a premium on capital adequacy, stability of operations, and effective operating and financial strategies. RGA’s business model is such that cash outflows are reasonably predictable and quite manageable from a liquidity perspective. And, despite reporting what we consider to be an extraordinary amount of realized capital losses for RGA, we still added to our base of retained earnings during the quarter. We feel our current capital base is adequate to support our business at current operating levels, and our credit ratings are currently stable. At the same time, we are seeing a number of new business opportunities, as primary companies look to potentially remove risk from their balance sheets
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through block reinsurance transactions or entire company sales. Some of these transactions could be sizable. To the extent we are successful in supporting transactions of this nature through reinsurance structures, we would likely need to add to our equity capital base. We would price any such block reinsurance opportunities for returns that would be accretive to shareholders. Despite the uncertain economic environment, we are well-positioned to generate strong operating results, and will continue to take advantage of opportunities presented by our market.
     “On October 6, we announced that our board of directors has authorized and will recommend that the holders of Class A common stock and Class B common stock approve a proposal to convert Class B common stock into Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis, pursuant to the existing conversion terms contained in RGA’s articles of incorporation. A special shareholders’ meeting to consider the proposal is scheduled for November 25.”
     The company also announced that its board of directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.09, payable November 28 to shareholders of record for both classes of stock as of November 7.
     A conference call to discuss the company’s third-quarter results will begin at 9 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, October 24. Interested parties may access the call by dialing 877-874-1586 (domestic) or 719-325-4761 (international). The access code is 5022240. A live audio webcast of the conference call will be available on the company’s investor relations web page at www.rgare.com. A replay of the conference call will be available at the same address beginning on Saturday, October 25, for 90 days following the conference call. A telephonic replay will also be available from October 25 through October 31 at 888-203-1112 (domestic) or 719-457-0820, access code 5022240.
     Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated is among the largest global providers of life reinsurance with subsidiary companies or offices in Australia, Barbados, Bermuda, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Poland, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, the United Kingdom and the United States. Worldwide, the company has approximately $2.2 trillion of life reinsurance in force, and assets of $21.8 billion.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
     This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, among others, statements relating to
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projections of the earnings, revenues, income or loss, future financial performance and growth potential of Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated and its subsidiaries (which we refer to in the following paragraphs as “we,” “us” or “our”). The words “intend,” “expect,” “project,” “estimate,” “predict,” “anticipate,” “should,” “believe,” and other similar expressions also are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified. Future events and actual results, performance and achievements could differ materially from those set forth in, contemplated by or underlying the forward-looking statements.
     Numerous important factors could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements including, without limitation, (1) adverse changes in mortality, morbidity, lapsation or claims experience, (2) changes in our financial strength and credit ratings and the effect of such changes on our future results of operations and financial condition, (3) inadequate risk analysis and underwriting, (4) general economic conditions or a prolonged economic downturn affecting the demand for insurance and reinsurance in our current and planned markets, (5) the availability and cost of collateral necessary for regulatory reserves and capital, (6) market or economic conditions that adversely affect the value of our investment securities or result in the impairment of all or a portion of the value of certain of our investment securities, (7) market or economic conditions that adversely affect our ability to make timely sales of investment securities, (8) risks inherent in our risk management and investment strategy, including changes in investment portfolio yields due to interest rate or credit quality changes, (9) fluctuations in U.S. or foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates, or securities and real estate markets, (10) adverse litigation or arbitration results, (11) the adequacy of reserves, resources and accurate information relating to settlements, awards and terminated and discontinued lines of business, (12) the stability of and actions by governments and economies in the markets in which we operate, (13) competitive factors and competitors’ responses to our initiatives, (14) the success of our clients, (15) successful execution of our entry into new markets, (16) successful development and introduction of new products and distribution opportunities, (17) our ability to successfully integrate and operate reinsurance business that we acquire, (18) regulatory action that may be taken by state Departments of Insurance with respect to us or our subsidiaries, (19) our dependence on third parties, including
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those insurance companies and reinsurers to which we cede some reinsurance, third-party investment managers and others, (20) the threat of natural disasters, catastrophes, terrorist attacks, epidemics or pandemics anywhere in the world where we or our clients do business, (21) changes in laws, regulations, and accounting standards applicable to us, our subsidiaries, or our business, (22) the effect of our status as an insurance holding company and regulatory restrictions on our ability to pay principal of and interest on our debt obligations, and (23) other risks and uncertainties described in this document and in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
     Forward-looking statements should be evaluated together with the many risks and uncertainties that affect our business, including those mentioned in this document and described in the periodic reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made. We do not undertake any obligations to update these forward-looking statements, even though our situation may change in the future. We qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements. For a discussion of the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, you are advised to review the risk factors in our 2007 Form 10-K and our Form 10-Q for the period ending June 30, 2008.
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Operating Income
RGA uses a non-GAAP financial measure called operating income as a basis for analyzing financial results. This measure also serves as a basis for establishing target levels and awards under RGA’s management incentive programs. Management believes that operating income, on a pre-tax and after-tax basis, better measures the ongoing profitability and underlying trends of the company’s continuing operations, primarily because that measure excludes the effect of net investment related gains and losses, as well as changes in the fair value of certain embedded derivatives and related deferred acquisition costs. These items can be volatile, primarily due to the credit market and interest rate environment and are not necessarily indicative of the performance of the company’s underlying businesses. Additionally, operating income excludes any net gain or loss from discontinued operations and the cumulative effect of any accounting changes, which management believes are not indicative of the company’s ongoing operations. The definition of operating income can vary by company and is not considered a substitute for GAAP net income. A reconciliation of income before income taxes of the operating segments to pre-tax operating income (loss) is presented below their GAAP income statements included in this press release.
REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
Reconciliation of Net Income From Continuing Operations
to Operating Income
(Dollars in thousands)
                                 
    Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
    September 30,   September 30,
(Unaudited)    2008   2007   2008   2007
 
                               
GAAP net income-continuing operations
  $ 25,250     $ 80,798     $ 172,645     $ 236,772  
Reconciliation to operating income:
                               
Capital losses and other, net included in investment related losses, net
    64,967       6,412       66,798       16,732  
Embedded Derivatives:
                               
Included in investment related losses, net
    92,670       34,434       197,265       37,221  
Included in interest credited
    (28,516 )           7,389        
Included in policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses
    5,378             (927 )      
DAC offset, net
    (41,207 )     (26,052 )     (143,983 )     (28,431 )
     
 
                               
Operating income
  $ 118,542     $ 95,592     $ 299,187     $ 262,294  
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Reconciliation of Pre-tax Net Income From Continuing Operations
to Pre-tax Operating Income
(Dollars in thousands)
                                 
    Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
    September 30,   September 30,
(Unaudited)    2008   2007   2008   2007
 
                               
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
  $ 32,546     $ 121,730     $ 260,198     $ 364,673  
Reconciliation to pre-tax operating income:
                               
Capital losses and other, net included in investment related losses, net
    99,801       9,371       102,625       25,211  
Embedded Derivatives:
                               
Included in investment related losses, net
    142,569       52,975       303,484       57,263  
Included in interest credited
    (43,871 )           11,367        
Included in policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses
    8,274             (1,426 )      
DAC offset, net
    (63,394 )     (40,079 )     (221,512 )     (43,739 )
     
 
                               
Pre-tax operating income
  $ 175,925     $ 143,997     $ 454,736     $ 403,408  
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REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(Dollars in thousands)
                                 
    Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
(Unaudited)    September 30,   September 30,
  2008   2007   2008   2007
 
                               
Revenues:
                               
Net premiums
  $ 1,303,590     $ 1,227,907     $ 3,960,210     $ 3,561,003  
Investment income, net of related expenses
    220,248       190,458       674,642       681,103  
Investment related losses, net
    (241,307 )     (62,113 )     (403,646 )     (81,977 )
Other revenues
    27,764       22,089       81,962       61,637  
     
Total revenues
    1,310,295       1,378,341       4,313,168       4,221,766  
 
                               
Benefits and expenses:
                               
Claims and other policy benefits
    1,062,948       1,006,864       3,311,287       2,890,012  
Interest credited
    9,293       30,475       146,190       205,193  
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses
    124,836       139,081       330,370       500,078  
Other operating expenses
    63,886       57,284       189,223       169,325  
Interest expense
    9,935       9,860       54,609       53,545  
Collateral finance facility expense
    6,851       13,047       21,291       38,940  
     
Total benefits and expenses
    1,277,749       1,256,611       4,052,970       3,857,093  
     
 
                               
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
    32,546       121,730       260,198       364,673  
 
                               
Provision for income taxes
    7,296       40,932       87,553       127,901  
     
 
                               
Income from continuing operations
    25,250       80,798       172,645       236,772  
 
                               
Discontinued operations:
                               
Loss from discontinued accident and health operations, net of income taxes
    (22 )     (4,277 )     (5,210 )     (6,524 )
     
 
                               
Net income
  $ 25,228     $ 76,521     $ 167,435     $ 230,248  
     
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REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(In thousands, except per share data)
                                 
    Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
(Unaudited)    September 30,   September 30,
  2008   2007   2008   2007
 
                               
Earnings per share from continuing operations:
                               
Basic earnings per share
  $ 0.41     $ 1.30     $ 2.77     $ 3.83  
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.40     $ 1.26     $ 2.70     $ 3.69  
 
                               
Diluted earnings per share from operating income
  $ 1.86     $ 1.49     $ 4.68     $ 4.08  
 
                               
Earnings per share from net income:
                               
Basic earnings per share
  $ 0.40     $ 1.23     $ 2.69     $ 3.73  
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.40     $ 1.19     $ 2.62     $ 3.59  
 
                               
Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding
    63,607       64,212       63,940       64,218  
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REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Business Summary
                 
    At or For the  
    Nine Months Ended  
(Unaudited)   September 30,  
    2008     2007  
 
               
Gross life reinsurance in force (in billions)
               
U.S.
  $ 1,265.6     $ 1,212.8  
Canada
  $ 231.4     $ 211.3  
Europe & South Africa
  $ 368.9     $ 370.9  
Asia Pacific
  $ 310.6     $ 319.7  
 
               
Gross life reinsurance written (in billions)
               
U.S.
  $ 100.7     $ 120.9  
Canada
  $ 39.1     $ 33.7  
Europe & South Africa
  $ 59.3     $ 42.2  
Asia Pacific
  $ 22.7     $ 27.7  
 
               
Balance sheet information (in millions, except share and per share figures)
               
 
               
Consolidated cash and invested assets
  $ 16,637.2     $ 16,312.1  
Invested asset book yield — trailing three months excluding funds withheld
    6.01 %     6.00 %
 
               
Investment portfolio mix
               
Cash and short-term investments
    2.68 %     3.71 %
Fixed maturity securities
    54.83 %     54.76 %
Mortgage loans
    4.70 %     5.07 %
Policy loans
    6.30 %     6.24 %
Funds withheld at interest
    28.89 %     28.53 %
Other invested assets
    2.60 %     1.69 %
 
               
Collateral finance facilities
  $ 850.1     $ 850.3  
Short-term debt
  $ 95.0     $ 30.7  
Long-term debt
  $ 923.0     $ 896.0  
Company-obligated mandatorily redeemable preferred securities of subsidiary
  $ 159.0     $ 158.8  
 
               
Total stockholders’ equity
  $ 2,606.9     $ 3,040.0  
Less: Accumulated other comprehensive income “AOCI”*
    (222.3 )     444.4  
 
           
Total stockholders’ equity, before impact of AOCI*
  $ 2,829.2     $ 2,595.6  
 
               
Treasury shares
    802,922       1,129,184  
Common shares outstanding
    62,325,351       61,999,089  
Book value per share outstanding
  $ 41.83     $ 49.03  
Book value per share outstanding, before impact of AOCI*
  $ 45.39     $ 41.86  
 
*   Book value per share outstanding and total stockholders’ equity, before impact of AOCI, are non-GAAP financial measures that management believes are important in evaluating the balance sheet in order to ignore the effects of unrealized amounts primarily associated with mark-to-market adjustments on investments and foreign currency translation.

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REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
Selected Invested Asset Data
(Dollars in thousands)
The company had total cash and invested assets of $16.6 billion and $16.8 billion at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively, as illustrated below:
(Unaudited)
                 
    September 30,   December 31,
     
 
               
Fixed maturity securities, available-for-sale
  $ 9,121,953     $ 9,397,916  
Mortgage loans on real estate
    782,282       831,557  
Policy loans
    1,048,517       1,059,439  
Funds withheld at interest
    4,806,642       4,749,496  
Short-term investments
    32,520       75,062  
Other invested assets
    432,982       284,220  
Cash and cash equivalents
    412,255       404,351  
     
Total cash and invested assets
  $ 16,637,151     $ 16,802,041  
     
The tables below show the major industry types and weighted average credit ratings, which comprise the U.S. and foreign corporate fixed maturity holdings at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007:
(Unaudited)
                                 
                            Average
            Estimated           Credit
September 30, 2008   Amortized Cost   Fair Value   % of Total   Ratings
 
                               
Finance
  $ 1,433,689     $ 1,176,929       28.1 %     A-  
Industrial
    1,161,833       1,043,016       24.9 %   BBB
Foreign (1)
    1,185,038       1,088,255       26.0 %     A  
Utility
    531,564       487,337       11.6 %   BBB
Other
    437,988       394,038       9.4 %   BBB+
     
Total
  $ 4,750,112     $ 4,189,575       100.0 %     A-  
     
                                 
                            Average
            Estimated           Credit
December 31, 2007   Amortized Cost   Fair Value   % of Total   Ratings
 
                               
Finance
  $ 1,394,562     $ 1,343,539       30.8 %     A  
Industrial
    1,069,727       1,060,236       24.3 %   BBB+
Foreign (1)
    1,040,817       1,050,005       24.1 %     A  
Utility
    504,678       503,969       11.5 %   BBB
Other
    413,977       405,871       9.3 %   BBB+
     
Total
  $ 4,423,761     $ 4,363,620       100.0 %     A-  
     
 
(1)   Includes U.S. dollar-denominated debt obligations of foreign obligors and other foreign investments.

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Selected Invested Asset Data
(Dollars in thousands)
The quality of the company’s available-for-sale fixed maturity securities portfolio, as measured at fair value and by the percentage of fixed maturity securities invested in various ratings categories, relative to the entire available-for-sale fixed maturity security portfolio, at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 was as follows:
(Unaudited)
September 30, 2008
                             
NAIC   Rating Agency   Amortized     Estimated     % of  
Designation   Designation   Cost     Fair Value     Total  
1  
AAA/AA/A
  $ 7,479,538     $ 7,183,940       78.8 %
2  
BBB
    1,817,281       1,632,806       17.9 %
3  
BB
    253,665       231,706       2.5 %
4  
B
    58,868       43,503       0.5 %
5  
CCC and lower
    31,336       27,361       0.3 %
6  
In or near default
    2,636       2,637       %
         
   
Total
  $ 9,643,324     $ 9,121,953       100.0 %
         
December 31, 2007
                             
NAIC   Rating Agency   Amortized     Estimated     % of  
Designation   Designation   Cost     Fair Value     Total  
1  
AAA/AA/A
  $ 7,022,497     $ 7,521,177       80.0 %
2  
BBB
    1,628,431       1,617,983       17.2 %
3  
BB
    201,868       198,487       2.1 %
4  
B
    47,013       43,680       0.5 %
5  
CCC and lower
    16,800       16,502       0.2 %
6  
In or near default
    83       87       %
         
   
Total
  $ 8,916,692     $ 9,397,916       100.0 %
         
The following table presents the total gross unrealized losses for fixed maturity securities and equity securities as of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 where the estimated fair value had declined and remained below amortized cost by the indicated amount:
                                 
    September 30, 2008     December 31, 2007  
    Gross             Gross        
    Unrealized     % of     Unrealized     % of  
(Unaudited)   Losses     Total     Losses     Total  
 
                               
Less than 20%
  $ 472,148       49.1 %   $ 159,563       80.5 %
20% or more for less than six months
    381,221       39.7 %     35,671       18.0 %
20% or more for six months or greater
    107,273       11.2 %     2,981       1.5 %
     
Total
  $ 960,642       100.0 %   $ 198,215       100.0 %
     

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REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
U.S. Operations
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
                                 
    Three Months Ended September 30, 2008
            Asset-   Financial   Total
    Traditional   Intensive   Reinsurance   U.S.
Revenues:
                               
Net premiums
  $ 740,502     $ 1,719     $     $ 742,221  
Investment income, net of related expenses
    99,991       43,727       192       143,910  
Investment related losses, net
    (62,065 )     (132,280 )     (136 )     (194,481 )
Other revenues
    (42 )     15,051       3,644       18,653  
     
Total revenues
    778,386       (71,783 )     3,700       710,303  
     
Benefits and expenses:
                               
Claims and other policy benefits
    632,258       2,040             634,298  
Interest credited
    15,221       (6,005 )           9,216  
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses
    107,199       (45,043 )     252       62,408  
Other operating expenses
    12,756       2,167       747       15,670  
     
Total benefits and expenses
    767,434       (46,841 )     999       721,592  
     
Income (loss) before income taxes
  $ 10,952     $ (24,942 )   $ 2,701     $ (11,289 )
     
Reconciliation to pre-tax operating income:
                               
Capital losses (gains) and other, net included in investment related losses, net
  $ 62,065     $ (10,289 )   $ 136     $ 51,912  
Embedded Derivatives:
                               
Included in investment related losses, net
          142,569             142,569  
Included in interest credited
          (43,871 )           (43,871 )
Included in policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses
          8,274             8,274  
DAC offset, net
          (63,394 )           (63,394 )
     
Pre-tax operating income
  $ 73,017     $ 8,347     $ 2,837     $ 84,201  
     
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REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
U.S. Operations
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
                                 
    Three Months Ended September 30, 2007
            Asset-   Financial   Total
    Traditional   Intensive   Reinsurance   U.S.
Revenues:
                               
Net premiums
  $ 690,388     $ 1,555     $     $ 691,943  
Investment income, net of related expenses
    89,221       28,870       (9 )     118,082  
Investment related losses, net
    (5,457 )     (58,384 )     (2 )     (63,843 )
Other revenues
    242       11,095       7,205       18,542  
     
Total revenues
    774,394       (16,864 )     7,194       764,724  
     
Benefits and expenses:
                               
Claims and other policy benefits
    572,871       2,280             575,151  
Interest credited
    14,845       15,457             30,302  
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses
    99,759       (22,880 )     1,831       78,710  
Other operating expenses
    11,631       1,757       1,021       14,409  
     
Total benefits and expenses
    699,106       (3,386 )     2,852       698,572  
     
Income (loss) before income taxes
  $ 75,288     $ (13,478 )   $ 4,342     $ 66,152  
     
Reconciliation to pre-tax operating income:
                               
Capital losses and other, net included in investment related losses, net
  $ 5,457     $ 5,409     $ 2     $ 10,868  
Embedded Derivatives:
                               
Included in investment related losses, net
          52,975             52,975  
DAC offset, net
          (40,079 )           (40,079 )
     
Pre-tax operating income
  $ 80,745     $ 4,827     $ 4,344     $ 89,916  
     
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REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
U.S. Operations
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
                                 
    Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008
            Asset-   Financial   Total
    Traditional   Intensive   Reinsurance   U.S.
Revenues:
                               
Net premiums
  $ 2,218,726     $ 4,974     $     $ 2,223,700  
Investment income, net of related expenses
    294,884       149,678       588       445,150  
Investment related losses, net
    (65,210 )     (290,878 )     (139 )     (356,227 )
Other revenues
    570       40,757       10,702       52,029  
     
Total revenues
    2,448,970       (95,469 )     11,151       2,364,652  
     
Benefits and expenses:
                               
Claims and other policy benefits
    1,908,418       3,090             1,911,508  
Interest credited
    44,935       100,958             145,893  
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses
    296,480       (149,707 )     700       147,473  
Other operating expenses
    38,115       6,341       2,160       46,616  
     
Total benefits and expenses
    2,287,948       (39,318 )     2,860       2,251,490  
     
Income (loss) before income taxes
  $ 161,022     $ (56,151 )   $ 8,291     $ 113,162  
     
Reconciliation to pre-tax operating income:
                               
Capital losses (gains) and other, net included in investment related losses, net
  $ 65,210     $ (12,606 )   $ 139     $ 52,743  
Embedded Derivatives:
                               
Included in investment related losses, net
          303,484             303,484  
Included in interest credited
          11,367             11,367  
Included in policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses
          (1,426 )           (1,426 )
DAC offset, net
          (221,512 )           (221,512 )
     
Pre-tax operating income
  $ 226,232     $ 23,156     $ 8,430     $ 257,818  
     
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REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
U.S. Operations
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
                                 
    Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007
            Asset-   Financial   Total
    Traditional   Intensive   Reinsurance   U.S.
Revenues:
                               
Net premiums
  $ 2,078,560     $ 4,779     $     $ 2,083,339  
Investment income, net of related expenses
    261,300       214,141       110       475,551  
Investment related losses, net
    (10,292 )     (64,599 )     (9 )     (74,900 )
Other revenues
    648       28,209       18,940       47,797  
     
Total revenues
    2,330,216       182,530       19,041       2,531,787  
     
Benefits and expenses:
                               
Claims and other policy benefits
    1,710,076       6,250       1       1,716,327  
Interest credited
    43,694       159,939             203,633  
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses
    300,946       16,163       6,026       323,135  
Other operating expenses
    35,103       5,083       2,962       43,148  
     
Total benefits and expenses
    2,089,819       187,435       8,989       2,286,243  
     
Income (loss) before income taxes
  $ 240,397     $ (4,905 )   $ 10,052     $ 245,544  
     
Reconciliation to pre-tax operating income:
                               
Capital losses and other, net included in investment related losses, net
  $ 10,292     $ 7,336     $ 9     $ 17,637  
Embedded Derivatives:
                               
Included in investment related losses, net
          57,263             57,263  
DAC offset, net
          (43,739 )           (43,739 )
     
Pre-tax operating income
  $ 250,689     $ 15,955     $ 10,061     $ 276,705  
     
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REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
Canada Operations
(Dollars in thousands)
                 
    Three Months Ended  
(Unaudited)   September 30,      
 
    2008     2007  
Revenues:
               
Net premiums
  $ 128,930     $ 123,676  
Investment income, net of related expenses
    35,836       31,057  
Investment related gains (losses), net
    (1,183 )     2,713  
Other revenues
    4,289       1  
 
           
Total revenues
    167,872       157,447  
 
           
 
               
Benefits and expenses:
               
Claims and other policy benefits
    104,339       106,416  
Interest credited
    77       170  
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses
    27,591       23,118  
Other operating expenses
    6,132       4,945  
 
           
Total benefits and expenses
    138,139       134,649  
 
           
 
               
Income before income taxes
  $ 29,733     $ 22,798  
 
           
Reconciliation to pre-tax operating income:
               
Capital losses (gains) and other, net included in investment related gains (losses), net
  $ 2,246     $ (2,480 )
 
           
Pre-tax operating income
  $ 31,979     $ 20,318  
 
           
                 
    Nine Months Ended  
(Unaudited)   September 30,      
 
    2008     2007  
Revenues:
               
Net premiums
  $ 407,452     $ 345,748  
Investment income, net of related expenses
    107,561       89,852  
Investment related gains (losses), net
    (1,264 )     7,145  
Other revenues
    17,506       180   
 
           
Total revenues
    531,255       442,925   
 
           
 
               
Benefits and expenses:
               
Claims and other policy benefits
    353,756       303,231  
Interest credited
    297       541  
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses
    79,543       62,937  
Other operating expenses
    17,477       14,182   
 
           
Total benefits and expenses
    451,073       380,891   
 
           
 
               
Income before income taxes
  $ 80,182     $ 62,034   
 
           
Reconciliation to pre-tax operating income:
               
Capital losses (gains) and other, net included in investment related gains (losses), net
  $ 3,727     $ (6,648 )
 
           
Pre-tax operating income
  $ 83,909     $ 55,386   
 
           
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REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
Europe & South Africa
(Dollars in thousands)
                 
    Three Months Ended  
(Unaudited)   September 30,    
 
    2008     2007  
Revenues:
               
Net premiums
  $ 176,184     $ 170,774  
Investment income, net of related expenses
    9,065       5,569  
Investment related losses, net
    (4,703 )     (863 )
Other revenues
    33       (43 )
 
           
Total revenues
    180,579       175,437  
 
               
Benefits and expenses:
               
Claims and other policy benefits
    122,521       127,281  
Interest credited
          3  
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses
    21,559       22,592  
Other operating expenses
    15,708       13,872   
 
           
Total benefits and expenses
    159,788       163,748  
 
               
Income before income taxes
  $ 20,791     $ 11,689   
 
           
Reconciliation to pre-tax operating income:
               
Capital losses and other, net included in investment related losses, net
  $ 4,703     $ 863   
 
           
Pre-tax operating income
  $ 25,494     $ 12,552   
 
           
                 
    Nine Months Ended  
(Unaudited)   September 30,    
 
    2008     2007  
Revenues:
               
Net premiums
  $ 550,870     $ 503,366  
Investment income, net of related expenses
    25,394       18,446  
Investment related losses, net
    (4,089 )     (1,717 )
Other revenues
    161       61   
 
           
Total revenues
    572,336       520,156  
 
               
Benefits and expenses:
               
Claims and other policy benefits
    425,516       370,263  
Interest credited
          1,019  
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses
    54,815       65,781  
Other operating expenses
    48,130       38,434   
 
           
Total benefits and expenses
    528,461       475,497  
 
               
Income before income taxes
  $ 43,875     $ 44,659   
 
           
Reconciliation to pre-tax operating income:
               
Capital losses and other, net included in investment related losses, net
  $ 4,089     $ 1,717   
 
           
Pre-tax operating income
  $ 47,964     $ 46,376   
 
           
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REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
Asia Pacific
(Dollars in thousands)
                 
    Three Months Ended  
(Unaudited)   September 30,    
 
    2008     2007  
Revenues:
               
Net premiums
  $ 254,497     $ 240,476  
Investment income, net of related expenses
    12,272       9,134  
Investment related losses, net
    (3,821 )     (367 )
Other revenues
    2,811       2,105   
 
           
Total revenues
    265,759       251,348  
 
               
Benefits and expenses:
               
Claims and other policy benefits
    201,707       197,827  
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses
    25,053       22,833  
Other operating expenses
    17,774       13,448   
 
           
Total benefits and expenses
    244,534       234,108  
 
               
Income before income taxes
  $ 21,225     $ 17,240   
 
           
Reconciliation to pre-tax operating income:
               
Capital losses and other, net included in investment related losses, net
  $ 3,821     $ 367   
 
           
Pre-tax operating income
  $ 25,046     $ 17,607   
 
           
                 
    Nine Months Ended  
(Unaudited)   September 30,    
 
    2008     2007  
Revenues:
               
Net premiums
  $ 773,148     $ 626,285  
Investment income, net of related expenses
    36,083       26,407  
Investment related losses, net
    (4,817 )     (937 )
Other revenues
    7,214       6,515   
 
           
Total revenues
    811,628       658,270  
 
               
Benefits and expenses:
               
Claims and other policy benefits
    620,387       499,974  
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses
    81,520       75,620  
Other operating expenses
    48,677       39,495   
 
           
Total benefits and expenses
    750,584       615,089  
 
               
Income before income taxes
  $ 61,044     $ 43,181   
 
           
Reconciliation to pre-tax operating income:
               
Capital losses and other, net included in investment related losses, net
  $ 4,817     $ 937   
 
           
Pre-tax operating income
  $ 65,861     $ 44,118   
 
           
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REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
Corporate and Other
(Dollars in thousands)
                 
    Three Months Ended  
(Unaudited)   September 30,    
 
    2008     2007  
Revenues:
               
Net premiums
  $ 1,758     $ 1,038  
Investment income, net of related expenses
    19,165       26,616  
Investment related gains (losses), net
    (37,119 )     247  
Other revenues
    1,978       1,484   
 
           
Total revenues
    (14,218 )     29,385  
 
               
Benefits and expenses:
               
Claims and other policy benefits
    83       189  
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses
    (11,775 )     (8,172 )
Other operating expenses
    8,602       10,610  
Interest expense
    9,935       9,860  
Collateral finance facility expense
    6,851       13,047   
 
           
Total benefits and expenses
    13,696       25,534  
 
               
Income (loss) before income taxes
  $ (27,914 )   $ 3,851   
 
           
Reconciliation to pre-tax operating income:
               
Capital losses (gains) and other, net included in investment related gains (losses), net
  $ 37,119     $ (247 )
 
           
Pre-tax operating income
  $ 9,205     $ 3,604   
 
           
                 
    Nine Months Ended  
(Unaudited)   September 30,    
 
    2008     2007  
Revenues:
               
Net premiums
  $ 5,040     $ 2,265  
Investment income, net of related expenses
    60,454       70,847  
Investment related losses, net
    (37,249 )     (11,568 )
Other revenues
    5,052       7,084   
 
           
Total revenues
    33,297       68,628  
 
               
Benefits and expenses:
               
Claims and other policy benefits
    120       217  
Policy acquisition costs and other insurance expenses
    (32,981 )     (27,395 )
Other operating expenses
    28,323       34,066  
Interest expense
    54,609       53,545  
Collateral finance facility expense
    21,291       38,940   
 
           
Total benefits and expenses
    71,362       99,373  
 
               
Loss before income taxes
  $ (38,065 )   $ (30,745 )
 
           
Reconciliation to pre-tax operating income:
               
Capital losses and other, net included in investment related losses, net
  $ 37,249     $ 11,568   
 
           
Pre-tax operating loss
  $ (816 )   $ (19,177 )
 
           
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