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The components of net periodic benefit cost were as follows (in thousands): 

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The Company expects to contribute $1.5 million in pension benefits and $0.1 million in other benefits during 2004. The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service as appropriate, are expected to be paid (in thousands): 

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Results for the Pension and Other Benefits Plans are measured at December 31 for each year presented. 

Allocation of the Pension Plan’s total plan fair value by asset type: 

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2004 target range of allocation by asset type of the Pension Plan’s total plan fair value on a weighted average basis: 

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Target allocation of assets are determined with the objective of maximizing returns and minimizing volatility of net assets through adequate asset diversification and partial liability immunization. Adjustments are made to target allocations based on the Company’s assessment of the impact of economic factors and market conditions. 

## NOTE 11 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS 

General American and MetLife have historically provided certain administrative services to RGA and RGA Reinsurance. Such services have included legal, treasury, risk management and corporate travel. The cost for the years ended December 31, 2003, 2002 and 2001 was approximately $1.0 million, $1.2 million and $1.1 million respectively. 

Management does not believe that the various amounts charged for these services would be materially different if they had been incurred from an unrelated third party. 

