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Facts and Figures

Hannover Re was established in 1966 under the name "Aktiengesellschaft für Transport und Rückversicherung". The gross written premium has since grown from EUR 0.05 million to EUR 8.3 billion in 2007.

The principal shareholder is HDI Haftpflichtverband der Deutschen Industrie V.a.G., which holds 50.2% of Hannover Re's shares via Talanx AG.

The company's philosophy is to expand its position on the international reinsurance markets as a major reinsurance group of above-average profitability with an optimally diversified portfolio.