Dec 31, 2023

RGA Q4 2023 Earnings Report

RGA reported mixed results with strong premium growth offset by decreased net income, while adjusted operating income saw a slight increase.

Key Takeaways

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.

Total Revenue
$5.01B
Previous year: $4.38B
+14.4%
EPS
$4.73
Previous year: $2.99
+58.2%
Gross Profit
$4.72B
Previous year: $3.37B
+40.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$2.97B
Previous year: $84.7B
-96.5%
Total Assets
$97.6B
Previous year: $84.9B
+15.0%

RGA

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RGA Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

RGA is optimistic about its future performance, expecting to continue delivering attractive financial results based on favorable business conditions and its global leadership position.

Positive Outlook

  • Strong results in the Financial Solutions business across regions and product lines.
  • Good momentum in organic business activity in the traditional business.
  • Strong in-force transactions with $346 million of capital deployed in the quarter.
  • Excess capital of approximately $1.0 billion.
  • Favorable business conditions and RGA's global leadership position.

Revenue & Expenses

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