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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): July 23, 2004
REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
MISSOURI 1-11848 43-1627032
(State or other Jurisdiction of (Commission File (IRS Employer
Incorporation) Number) Identification Number)
1370 TIMBERLAKE MANOR PARKWAY
CHESTERFIELD, MISSOURI 63017
(Address of Principal Executive Office)
(636) 736-7000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On July 23, 2004, Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated ("RGA") issued
a press release announcing the retirement of director Stewart G. Nagler, and
the election of director Leland C. Launer, Jr. as chairman of the board. A
copy of this press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current
Report and incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(a) Not Applicable.
(b) Not Applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release of Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated
dated July 23, 2004.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Reinsurance Group Of America, Incorporated
Date: July 23, 2004 By: /s/ Jack B. Lay
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Name: Jack B. Lay
Title: Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release of Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated
dated July 23, 2004.
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