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Reinsurance Group of America reported very strong second-quarter 2026 results, with net income available to shareholders of $462 million, or $7.01 per diluted share, compared with $180 million, or $2.70, in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted operating income rose to $586 million, or $8.89 per diluted share, as consolidated net premiums increased 7.7% to $4.5 billion and investment income grew on a larger asset base. Trailing twelve-month return on equity was 11.5%, with adjusted operating ROE of 17.4% and 18.4% excluding notable items.
Performance was broad-based. U.S. and Latin America Traditional adjusted operating income jumped to $165 million from $4 million on more favorable individual life and group experience, while U.S. and Latin America Financial Solutions increased to $154 million, helped by the Equitable Holdings transaction and strong variable investment income. Canada, EMEA and Asia Pacific traditional and financial solutions businesses all posted higher adjusted operating income, supported by improved claims experience, new business growth and higher variable investment income, with foreign currency effects described as modest.
The company returned $111 million to shareholders in the quarter, including $50 million of share repurchases and $61 million of dividends. The board declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.98 per share, a 5.4% increase, payable September 1, 2026 to shareholders of record on August 18, 2026. Book value per share reached $209.73, or $173.77 excluding accumulated other comprehensive income, and total assets were $167.1 billion as of June 30, 2026. The effective tax rate was 23.4% on GAAP pre-tax income and 23.1% on adjusted operating income before taxes.
Reinsurance Group of America detailed updated compensation terms for its new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Laura Cockrill. Effective with her June 22, 2026 appointment, her annual base salary was set at $650,000, and her Annual Bonus Plan target was increased to 175% of base salary.
Her target grant value for long-term incentive awards was set at 300% of base salary, with specific awards to be granted in 2027 under terms the board committee will approve at that time. Ms. Cockrill also received a $1,000,000 retention bonus, to be paid in three installments in April 2027, April 2028, and April 2029.
Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated is adding experienced insurance executive Maurice Tulloch to its Board of Directors. The Board appointed him effective July 1, 2026, with a term running until the company’s 2027 annual meeting of shareholders.
His appointment increases the Board size to thirteen directors, and he has been determined to be an independent director under New York Stock Exchange listing standards and the company’s governance guidelines. Tulloch, age 57, is the former Group CEO of Aviva and has led major insurance operations across Canada, Europe, and Asia.
As a non-employee director, he will receive a prorated portion of a $125,000 annual cash retainer and a $165,000 annual stock grant for 2026. The press release also notes that RGA had approximately $4.3 trillion of life reinsurance in force and $156.6 billion in total assets as of December 31, 2025, highlighting the scale of the business he is joining.
Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated appointed Laura Cockrill as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective June 22, 2026. She succeeds Axel André, who notified the company on June 15, 2026 that he will resign effective July 17, 2026 to pursue another opportunity.
Cockrill has more than 25 years with RGA, most recently serving as Chief Strategy Officer, and previously as Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Chief Financial Officer for the Americas region. She remains on the Executive Committee and brings broad experience across finance, capital, investments, treasury, and financial planning and analysis.
RGA describes itself as a leading global life and health reinsurer, with approximately $4.3 trillion of life reinsurance in force and $164.1 billion of total assets as of March 31, 2026.
Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated reported results of its 2026 annual shareholder meeting. Shareholders approved an amended and restated Employee Stock Purchase Plan, increasing shares authorized for issuance under the plan by 300,000 to a total of 400,000 shares. They also elected eleven directors for terms expiring in 2027, approved on an advisory basis the compensation of named executive officers, and ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. The meeting had strong participation, with 60,832,411 common shares represented, about 92% of outstanding voting shares.
Reinsurance Group of America reported strong first quarter 2026 results, with net income available to shareholders of $330 million, or $4.98 per diluted share, up from $286 million, or $4.27 per share, a year earlier. Adjusted operating income rose to $462 million, or $6.97 per diluted share, compared with $378 million, or $5.66 per share, helped by favorable economic claims experience and stronger investment income.
Net premiums reached $4.6 billion, a 14.3% increase, and book value per share grew to $202.93. The company repurchased $50 million of common shares and reported a trailing twelve‑month adjusted operating ROE of 15.2% (16.2% excluding notable items). The board declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.93 per share, payable June 2, 2026 to shareholders of record as of May 19, 2026.
Reinsurance Group of America plans to redeem all of its outstanding 5.75% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Debentures due 2056. The company will redeem the full $400 million aggregate principal amount on June 15, 2026 at 100% of principal plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date.
The debentures trade on the NYSE under the symbol RZB, and interest will stop accruing on the redeemed securities as of the redemption date. RGA describes itself as a global life and health reinsurer with approximately $4.3 trillion of life reinsurance in force and $156.6 billion in total assets as of December 31, 2025.
Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated reported that Mark Brooks, its Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, has resigned. He informed the company of his decision on March 16, 2026, and his resignation will be effective April 3, 2026. Brooks is a named executive officer in the company’s proxy statement for the annual meeting of shareholders held on May 21, 2025, underscoring his senior leadership role in the organization.
Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated has appointed Peter Babej to its Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2026, increasing the Board to twelve members. His term runs until the 2026 annual meeting of shareholders, or until a successor is elected and qualified.
Babej, 62, is a former senior Citigroup executive, having served as CEO of Citi Asia Pacific, Chairman and Interim Head of Banking, and Global Head of Financial Institutions, with prior senior roles at Deutsche Bank and Lazard. He will receive the standard non-employee director compensation, has not yet been assigned to any Board committee, and the company states there are no related-party transactions over $120,000 involving him. RGA highlights its global scale, with approximately $4.3 trillion of life reinsurance in force and total assets of $156.6 billion as of December 31, 2025.
Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated completed a debt offering of $400 million aggregate principal amount of 6.375% Fixed-Rate Reset Subordinated Debentures due 2056. These unsecured subordinated debentures rank junior to the company’s senior and secured debt and are effectively subordinated to liabilities of subsidiaries.
The debentures carry a fixed interest rate of 6.375% per year to, but excluding, September 15, 2036, then reset every five years at the Five-Year Treasury Rate plus 2.344%. Interest is payable semi-annually on March 15 and September 15, starting September 15, 2026, with final maturity on September 15, 2056.
The public offering price was 100% of principal, and the company received net proceeds of approximately $396 million after underwriting discounts and before expenses. RGA states it intends to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes, which may include refinancing debt obligations. The debentures were issued under an existing Indenture with The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as trustee and sold pursuant to an automatic shelf registration on Form S-3.
Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated furnished materials related to its quarterly results for the three-month period ended December 31, 2025. The company issued an earnings press release, a detailed quarterly financial supplement, and an earnings presentation, all dated February 5, 2026, and made available as exhibits.
The company also noted it will host a conference call on February 6, 2026 to discuss these financial and operating results. In addition, effective February 3, 2026, the board of directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.93 per share, payable March 3, 2026 to shareholders of record as of February 17, 2026.
Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated announced that Executive Vice President & Chief Investment Officer Leslie Barbi plans to retire from the company effective April 15, 2026. She notified the company of her retirement intention on December 1, 2025.
Ms. Barbi is one of the company’s named executive officers, as identified in the proxy statement for the annual shareholder meeting held on May 21, 2025. Her role oversees the company’s investment function, which is central to managing assets that back insurance and reinsurance obligations. The long lead time before her retirement allows for succession planning and potential transition of investment leadership.
Reinsurance Group of America (RGA) furnished its Q3 2025 results materials and declared a quarterly dividend. The company provided a press release, a quarterly financial supplement, and an earnings presentation covering the three months ended September 30, 2025.
The board declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.93 per share, payable on November 25, 2025, to shareholders of record as of November 11, 2025. A conference call to discuss the quarter will be held on October 31, 2025. The materials were furnished as Exhibits 99.1, 99.2, and 99.3.