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Financial Condition and Net Income on a Statutory Basis - Significant Subsidiaries (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Statutory Basis [Abstract] |
Number Of Preceeding Months To Accumulate Dividend Paid For Approval | 12 months
Future Dividend Payment Restricted To Such Percent Of Surplus To Policy Holders | 10.00%
RGA Reinsurance Max Dividend Payments Without Approval | $ 150.3

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