Reinsurance Group of America Reports First Quarter Results

• Earnings per diluted share: $2.65 from net income, $2.61 from adjusted
  operating income*
• ROE 8.9% and adjusted operating ROE* 11.0% for the trailing twelve
  months
• Deployed capital of $100 million into in-force and other transactions
  and share buybacks

ST. LOUIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE: RGA), a leading global
provider of life reinsurance, reported first quarter net income of
$169.5 million, or $2.65 per diluted share, compared with
$100.2 million, or $1.52 per diluted share, in the prior-year quarter.
Adjusted operating income* totaled $167.2 million, or $2.61 per diluted
share, compared with $105.7 million, or $1.61 per diluted share, the
year before. Net foreign currency fluctuations had an adverse effect of
$0.11 per diluted share on net income and adjusted operating income as
compared with the prior year.

In the first quarter, consolidated net premiums totaled $2.7 billion, up
6% from last year’s first quarter of $2.6 billion, with adverse net
foreign currency effects of $78.8 million. Excluding spread-based
businesses and the value of associated derivatives, investment income
increased 5% versus a year ago, primarily due to asset growth. The
average investment yield, excluding spread businesses, was up 3 basis
points from the first quarter of 2018 to 4.49%.

The GAAP effective tax rate this quarter was 21.7% on pre-tax income.
The effective tax rate was 21.4% on pre-tax adjusted operating income
for the quarter, at the lower end of the expected range.

Anna Manning, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “This
was a good quarter for us as income exceeded our expectations and we
experienced strong momentum in terms of organic growth and in-force
transactions. We continued to benefit from earnings diversity that comes
with our global operating platform, as strong results in Asia and Canada
more than offset some modest weakness elsewhere.

“We executed a number of in-force and other transactions across a range
of product areas and geographies, putting to work $50 million of
capital. We also repurchased $50 million of shares, and we ended the
quarter with an excess capital position of approximately $0.9 billion.

“We are off to a good start in 2019, and we remain optimistic about our
business overall. Our organic growth opportunities remain strong, the
transaction pipeline remains very active, and we expect to continue to
produce attractive financial returns.”

SEGMENT RESULTS

U.S. and Latin America

Traditional

The U.S. and Latin America Traditional segment reported pre-tax income
of $11.7 million, compared with $2.9 million in the first quarter of
2018. Pre-tax adjusted operating income increased to $18.1 million,
compared with $1.2 million the year before, reflecting slightly
unfavorable Individual Mortality experience due primarily to large
claims, compared with unfavorable Individual Mortality experience in the
prior year. Group results improved and were slightly above expectations
this quarter, compared with results that were modestly below
expectations in the year-ago period.

Traditional net premiums were up 4% from last year’s first quarter to
$1,356.9 million, reflecting new business in Individual Mortality.

Financial Solutions

The Asset-Intensive business reported pre-tax income of $65.0 million
compared with $47.3 million last year. First quarter pre-tax adjusted
operating income totaled $59.6 million compared with $49.7 million a
year ago. Current-period results benefited from favorable equity
markets, and new business added in mid to late 2018.

The Financial Reinsurance business reported pre-tax income and pre-tax
adjusted operating income of $18.3 million, down modestly from $20.2
million the year before, and essentially in line with expectations.

Canada

Traditional

The Canada Traditional segment reported pre-tax income of $50.3 million,
compared with $23.7 million the year before. Pre-tax adjusted operating
income increased to $44.6 million, from $25.6 million a year ago, due to
favorable individual mortality experience. Foreign currency exchange
rates had an adverse effect of $2.6 million on pre-tax income and $2.4
million on pre-tax adjusted operating income.

Reported net premiums totaled $255.3 million for the quarter, up
slightly over the year-ago period. Net foreign currency fluctuations had
an adverse effect of $12.7 million on net premiums.

Financial Solutions

The Canada Financial Solutions business segment, which consists of
longevity and fee-based transactions, reported first quarter pre-tax
income and pre-tax adjusted operating income of $1.3 million, down from
$3.2 million a year ago, due to slightly unfavorable longevity
experience. Net foreign currency fluctuations adversely affected pre-tax
income and pre-tax adjusted operating income by $0.1 million.

Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)

Traditional

The EMEA Traditional segment reported pre-tax income and pre-tax
adjusted operating income of $15.4 million, similar to last year’s first
quarter. The current-period results were slightly below management’s
expectations. Net foreign currency fluctuations adversely affected
pre-tax income and pre-tax adjusted operating income by $1.7 million for
the quarter.

Reported net premiums were $363.9 million in the first quarter compared
with $375.5 million in the prior year, with foreign currency exchange
rates adversely affecting net premiums by $32.6 million.

Financial Solutions

The EMEA Financial Solutions business segment, which consists of
longevity, asset-intensive and fee-based transactions, reported first
quarter pre-tax income of $38.4 million, compared with $39.2 million in
the year-ago period. Pre-tax adjusted operating income totaled $35.1
million, compared with $35.9 million the year before, with results in
line with management’s expectations. Net foreign currency fluctuations
adversely affected pre-tax income by $2.8 million and pre-tax adjusted
operating income by $2.6 million.

Asia Pacific

Traditional

The Asia Pacific Traditional segment’s pre-tax income and pre-tax
adjusted operating income totaled $36.6 million, compared with $22.9
million a year ago, attributable to favorable overall experience in
Asia, partially offset by a loss in Australia. Net foreign currency
fluctuations had an adverse effect of $2.2 million on pre-tax income and
pre-tax adjusted operating income.

Reported net premiums increased 10% to $646.7 million reflecting
continued growth in Asia, offset by a reduction in Australia. Foreign
currency exchange rates had an adverse effect of $27.2 million on net
premiums.

Financial Solutions

The Asia Pacific Financial Solutions business segment, which consists of
asset-intensive and fee-based transactions, reported first quarter
pre-tax income of $6.1 million, compared with $4.0 million in the
prior-year period. Pre-tax adjusted operating income improved to $3.3
million from $1.3 million, due primarily to better-than-expected results
from a treaty that is in runoff, as well as new treaties effective this
quarter. Net foreign currency fluctuations did not have a material
impact on income.

Reported net premiums increased significantly to $33.8 million from $0.7
million in the prior-year period, attributable to new treaties added in
the quarter. Foreign currency exchange rates had an adverse effect of
$1.2 million on net premiums.

Corporate and Other

The Corporate and Other segment’s pre-tax losses totaled $26.5 million,
compared with pre-tax losses of $40.8 million the year before. Pre-tax
adjusted operating losses totaled $19.8 million, compared with year-ago
pre-tax adjusted operating losses of $30.9 million. The improvement
reflected a recapture fee on a collateral financing transaction.

Dividend Declaration

The board of directors declared a regular dividend of $0.60, payable May
30 to shareholders of record as of May 9.

Earnings Conference Call

A conference call to discuss first quarter results will begin at 11 a.m.
Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 30. Interested parties may access the
call by dialing 800-281-7973 (domestic) or 323-794-2093 (international).
The access code is 4201888. A live audio webcast of the conference call
will be available on the Company’s Investor Relations website at www.rgare.com.
A replay of the conference call will be available at the same address
for 90 days following the conference call.

The Company has posted to its website a Quarterly Financial Supplement
that includes financial information for all segments as well as
information on its investment portfolio. Additionally, the Company posts
periodic reports, press releases and other useful information on its
Investor Relations website.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

RGA uses a non-GAAP financial measure called adjusted 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 adjusted 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 substantially all of
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, adjusted operating income excludes any net
gain or loss from discontinued operations, the cumulative effect of any
accounting changes, uncertain tax positions and other tax related items
and other items that management believes are not indicative of the
Company’s ongoing operations. The definition of adjusted operating
income can vary by company and is not considered a substitute for GAAP
net income.

Book value per share excluding the impact of AOCI is a non-GAAP
financial measure that management believes is 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.

Adjusted operating income per diluted share is a non-GAAP financial
measure calculated as adjusted operating income divided by weighted
average diluted shares outstanding. Adjusted operating return on equity
is a non-GAAP financial measure calculated as adjusted operating income
divided by average stockholders’ equity excluding AOCI. Similar to
adjusted operating income, management believes these non-GAAP financial
measures better reflect the ongoing profitability and underlying trends
of the Company’s continuing operations, they also serve as a basis for
establishing target levels and awards under RGA’s management incentive
programs.

Reconciliations from GAAP net income, book value per share, net income
per diluted share and average stockholders’ equity are provided in the
following tables. Additional financial information can be found in the
Quarterly Financial Supplement on RGA’s Investor Relations website at www.rgare.com
in the “Financial Information” section.

About RGA

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA), a Fortune 500 company,
is among the leading global providers of life reinsurance and financial
solutions, with approximately $3.4 trillion of life reinsurance in force
and assets of $66.7 billion as of March 31, 2019. Founded in 1973, RGA
today is recognized for its deep technical expertise in risk and capital
management, innovative solutions, and commitment to serving its clients.
With headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, and operations around the
world, RGA delivers expert solutions in individual life reinsurance,
individual living benefits reinsurance, group reinsurance, health
reinsurance, facultative underwriting, product development, and
financial solutions. To learn more about RGA and its businesses, visit
the Company’s website at www.rgare.com.

Cautionary Note 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 projections of the earnings, revenues,
income or loss, ratios, future financial performance, and growth
potential of Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated and its
subsidiaries (which we refer to in the previous 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 capital and credit
market conditions and their impact on the Company’s liquidity, access to
capital, and cost of capital, (2) the impairment of other financial
institutions and its effect on the Company’s business, (3) requirements
to post collateral or make payments due to declines in market value of
assets subject to the Company’s collateral arrangements, (4) the fact
that the determination of allowances and impairments taken on the
Company’s investments is highly subjective, (5) adverse changes in
mortality, morbidity, lapsation, or claims experience, (6) changes in
the Company’s financial strength and credit ratings and the effect of
such changes on the Company’s future results of operations and financial
condition, (7) inadequate risk analysis and underwriting, (8) general
economic conditions or a prolonged economic downturn affecting the
demand for insurance and reinsurance in the Company’s current and
planned markets, (9) the availability and cost of collateral necessary
for regulatory reserves and capital, (10) market or economic conditions
that adversely affect the value of the Company’s investment securities
or result in the impairment of all or a portion of the value of certain
of the Company’s investment securities, that in turn could affect
regulatory capital, (11) market or economic conditions that adversely
affect the Company’s ability to make timely sales of investment
securities, (12) risks inherent in the Company’s risk management and
investment strategy, including changes in investment portfolio yields
due to interest rate or credit quality changes, (13) fluctuations in
U.S. or foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates, or securities
and real estate markets, (14) adverse litigation or arbitration results,
(15) the adequacy of reserves, resources, and accurate information
relating to settlements, awards, and terminated and discontinued lines
of business, (16) the stability of and actions by governments and
economies in the markets in which the Company operates, including
ongoing uncertainties regarding the amount of United States sovereign
debt and the credit ratings thereof, (17) competitive factors and
competitors’ responses to the Company’s initiatives, (18) the success of
the Company’s clients, (19) successful execution of the Company’s entry
into new markets, (20) successful development and introduction of new
products and distribution opportunities, (21) the Company’s ability to
successfully integrate acquired blocks of business and entities, (22)
action by regulators who have authority over the Company’s reinsurance
operations in the jurisdictions in which it operates, (23) the Company’s
dependence on third parties, including those insurance companies and
reinsurers to which the Company cedes some reinsurance, third-party
investment managers, and others, (24) the threat of natural disasters,
catastrophes, terrorist attacks, epidemics, or pandemics anywhere in the
world where the Company or its clients do business, (25) interruption or
failure of the Company’s telecommunication, information technology, or
other operational systems, or the Company’s failure to maintain adequate
security to protect the confidentiality or privacy of personal or
sensitive data stored on such systems, (26) changes in laws,
regulations, and accounting standards applicable to the Company, its
subsidiaries, or its business, (27) the benefits or burdens associated
with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 may be different than expected,
(28) the effect of the Company’s status as an insurance holding company
and regulatory restrictions on its ability to pay principal of and
interest on its debt obligations and (29) other risks and uncertainties
described in this document and in the Company’s 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 see Item 1A – “Risk Factors” in the 2018
Annual Report.

Contacts

Investor Contact
Jeff Hopson
Senior Vice President –
Investor Relations
(636) 736-7000

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