| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2416403 - Disclosure - Debt Debt (Repayments of Debt) (Details) (http://www.rgare.com/role/DebtDebtRepaymentsOfDebtDetails) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000898174 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | Period [Axis] |
|---|---|
2016-12-31 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months | |
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two | |
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three | |
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four | |
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five | |
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five |