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RGA’s net income hits $330m in Q1’26 as consolidated net premiums expand 14.3%

8th May 2026 - Author: Kane Wells -

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Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated has reported Q1 2026 net income of $330 million, up from $286 million in the prior-year quarter, while consolidated net premiums rose 14.3% year on year to $4.6 billion.

rga-reinsurance-group-america-logoAccording to Tony Cheng, President and Chief Executive Officer of RGA, the firm delivered a strong start to 2026, with Q1 performance exceeding expectations across many regions and businesses.

The U.S. and Latin America remained RGA’s largest source of premium income during the opening quarter of the year, generating $1.932 billion in net premiums.

Asia Pacific was the second-largest contributor with $860 million, reflecting continued momentum across the region, while Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) produced $605 million.

Canada added a further $339 million in net premiums, rounding out broad-based growth across RGA’s global operations, which Cheng attributed to the company’s “disciplined execution, strong underlying fundamentals, and the continued benefits of our diversified global platform.”

Cheng concluded, “Our focus remains on sustainable earnings growth and disciplined capital allocation, and we remain committed to delivering attractive long‑term returns and creating enduring value for shareholders.

“Looking ahead, our confidence for the remainder of 2026 and beyond remains high. The fundamentals of our business are strong, our pipeline is healthy, and our competitive advantages continue to distinguish us.

“With a proven strategy and a disciplined approach to growth, we believe RGA is exceptionally well positioned to continue delivering attractive financial results over time.”