UNITED STATES
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

REINSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED

(Exact Name of Registrant as specified in Charter)

Missouri		1-11848		43-1627032
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1370 TIMBERLAKE MANOR PARKWAY
CHESTERFIELD, MISSOURI 63017
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (636) 736-7000

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)

Exhibits

     The following Exhibit is incorporated by reference into Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-3ASR (SEC File Nos. 333-131761, 333-131761-01 and 333-131761-02) filed with the SEC on September 24, 2008, as an exhibit thereto and is filed as part of this Current Report.

     Exhibit 8.1 Opinion of Bryan Cave LLP

SIGNATURES

     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 thereunto duly authorized.

Date: September 25, 2008

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number		Description
8.1		Opinion of Bryan Cave LLP