Reinsurance Group of America reported a decrease in net income available to shareholders but an increase in adjusted operating income for the fourth quarter. Premium growth was strong, driven by a significant contribution from a pension risk transfer transaction. The company also deployed capital into in-force transactions and continued its share repurchase program.
Net income available to RGA shareholders decreased to $2.37 per diluted share from $4.30 in the prior-year quarter.
Adjusted operating income increased to $4.73 per diluted share from $4.60 in the prior-year quarter.
Premium growth was 19.2% year-over-year, or 18.7% on a constant currency basis, bolstered by a $500 million pension risk transfer transaction.
Capital deployment into in-force transactions reached $346 million for the quarter and $933 million for the year.
RGA is optimistic about its future performance, expecting to continue delivering attractive financial results based on favorable business conditions and its global leadership position.
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income