Hannover Re

Without the frills

We focus on the essentials

No frills, no wasteful spending: our high performance capability is placed entirely at the service of our customers. We are focused and efficient in developing bespoke solutions – a clear competitive advantage.

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Well positioned

...in the world's largest insurance market

In the US we are a trusteed reinsurer and provide collateral via trust funds. As a certified reinsurer in many US states we are eligible to provide reduced collateral. We generate 25% of our premium in the US market.

Life expectancy

Often underestimated

Underwritten annuities – fair pension conditions based on individual life expectancy – provide essential financial security for seniors. Our support includes product design, risk and financial solutions as well as automated underwriting.

Rising demand

for agricultural commodities and foodstuffs

Particularly in emerging and developing countries, agricultural risks are increasingly being protected against extreme weather events - often in the form of reinsurance solutions as part of public-private partnerships.

Annual General Meeting 2017

Presentation on the Annual General Meeting (German)

Information and documents

Corporate news

2017-07-12 | Hannover Re expands its ILS activities

Hannover Re has completed three further transactions in the field of alternative risk transfer. The total amount is USD 960 million.
2017-05-10 | Hannover Re: Annual General Meeting adopts all proposed resolutions

The Annual General Meeting approved the proposal of the Executive Board and Supervisory Board to pay a dividend of EUR 5.00 per share (previous year: EUR 4.75) for the 2016 financial year.
2017-05-10 | Quarterly Statement as at 31 March 2017: Hannover Re makes good start to the 2017 financial year

Group net income of EUR 264.8 million (previous year: EUR 271.2 million) Gross premium rises by 6.6% to EUR 4.5 billion, adjusted for ...
2017-03-20 | Hannover Re acquires Lloyd’s syndicate

Hannover Re has reached an agreement to acquire the UK holding company Argenta Holdings plc. The parties have agreed to maintain confidentiality regarding the purchase price.
2017-03-09 | Annual Report 2016: Hannover Re reports fifth consecutive record result

Group net income climbs by 1.8% to EUR 1.17 billion (EUR 1.15 billion) Increased dividend proposal for 2016: EUR 5.00 per share (EUR 4.75 ...
2017-02-06 | Hannover Re joins Blockchain initiative B3i

In a collaborative effort, members of the B3i initiative will explore the ability of Blockchain technology to increase efficiencies in the exchange of ...