01/26/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/26/2026 12:05
ST. LOUIS, January 26, 2026 - The US Individual Life Underwriting team for Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE: RGA) a leading global life reinsurer, received its four-millionth facultative case since the company began tracking these statistics in 1979. RGA's vast mortality experience and expertise have helped establish the company as a world leader in life insurance underwriting, a process through which a reinsurer evaluates individual life insurance applications submitted by insurers seeking to share the risk on unusual, large, or substandard cases.
This significant achievement highlights RGA's ongoing commitment to its purpose of making financial protection accessible to all. By leveraging its expertise in underwriting and collaborating closely with insurers, RGA helps broaden access to life insurance coverage for individuals who might otherwise face barriers due to unique or complex risk profiles.
"In 2025, we set a new yearly benchmark by reviewing and underwriting more applications than ever before in our 52-year history and 20% more applications than the previous record. This milestone was made possible by the unwavering commitment of our talented teams and the trust of our valued clients," said Dave Rengachary, Senior Vice President, Head of Underwriting, US Individual Life, RGA. "This remarkable achievement is a testament to our team's dedication to serving our clients. We are proud not only to support our clients, but also to recognize the impact our work has on four million customers and their families."
RGA's ever-expanding capabilities and experience continue to fuel innovation, generating new insights, new products, and new risk management tools designed with clients in mind. Leveraging decades of facultative underwriting leadership, RGA has developed a comprehensive, purpose-built, and transformative suite of services designed to meet the evolving needs of clients.
"Our clients count on us not just for our advanced underwriting capabilities, but for the personal insight and dedication our team brings to every case," said Catie Muccigrosso, Vice President and Chief Underwriter, US Individual Life, RGA. "While technology continues to transform our industry, it's our deep expertise and commitment to building strong relationships that remain at the core of our services."
For more information about RGA's best-in-class underwriting services, visit www.rgare.com.
About RGA
Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE: RGA) is a global industry leader specializing in life and health reinsurance and financial solutions that help clients effectively manage risk and optimize capital. Founded in 1973, RGA is one of the world's largest and most respected reinsurers and remains guided by a powerful purpose: to make financial protection accessible to all. As a global capabilities and solutions leader, RGA empowers partners through bold innovation, relentless execution, and dedicated client focus - all directed toward creating sustainable long-term value. RGA has approximately $4.3 trillion of life reinsurance in force and total assets of $152.0 billion as of September 30, 2025. To learn more about RGA and its businesses, please visit rgare.com or follow RGA on LinkedIn and Facebook. Investors can learn more at investor.rgare.com.