As part of our shareholder-friendly dividend policy, we strive to distribute 35 to 45% of the Hannover Re Group net income to its owners.
The development of the dividends paid is documented in the table below.
Dividends since 1995
| Pay date | Financial year | Dividend pay-out in EUR | Bonus in EUR | Corporation-tax credit in EUR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Proposed dividend | ||||
| 2020 | 4.501 | - | - | |
| [ 2020-05-11 ] | 2019 | 4.00 | 1.50 | - |
| [ 2019-05-13 ] | 2018 | 3.75 | 1.50 | - |
| [ 2018-05-10 ] | 2017 | 3.50 | 1.50 | - |
| [ 2017-05-11 ] | 2016 | 3.50 | 1.50 | - |
| [ 2016-05-11 ] | 2015 | 3.25 | 1.50 | - |
| [ 2015-05-07 ] | 2014 | 3.00 | 1.25 | - |
| [ 2014-05-08 ] | 2013 | 3.00 | - | - |
| [ 2013-05-08 ] | 2012 | 2.60 | 0.40 | - |
| [ 2012-05-04 ] | 2011 | 2.10 | - | - |
| [ 2011-05-04 ] | 2010 | 2.30 | - | - |
| [ 2010-05-05 ] | 2009 | 2.10 | - | - |
| - | 2008 | - | - | - |
| [ 2008-05-07 ] | 2007 | 1.80 | 0.50 | - |
| [ 2007-05-04 ] | 2006 | 1.60 | - | - |
| - | 2005 | - | - | - |
| [ 2005-06-15 ] | 2004 | 1.00 | - | - |
| [ 2004-06-03 ] | 2003 | 0.95 | - | - |
| [ 2003-05-28 ] | 2002 | 0.85 | - | - |
| - | 2001 | - | - | - |
| [ 2001-07-23 ] | 2000 | 1.13 | 0.08 | 0.36 |
| [ 2000-07-21 ] | 1999 | 0.97 | - | 0.29 |
| [ 1999-08-02 ] | 1998 | 0.73 | - | 0.08 |
| [ 1998-09-28 ] | 1997 | 0.66 | - | 0.08 |
| [ 1997-09-22 ] | 1996 | 0.60 | - | 0.06 |
| [ 1996-09-19 ] | 1995 | 0.53 | - | 0.02 |