Orlando, Florida, December 7, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) – Hannover Life Reassurance Company of America “Hannover Life Re,” announced today that it has been approved as an accredited reinsurer in New York. This accreditation now gives Hannover Life Re the authority to transact business in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, effective November 24, 2009.

About Hannover Life Re

Hannover Life Reassurance Company of America "Hannover Life Re,“ is the North American life and health reinsurance subsidiary of Hannover Re Group. Hannover Life Re is licensed in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. With a gross premium of around 8 billion euro, Hannover Re Group is one of the leading reinsurance groups in the world. It maintains business relations with more than 5,000 insurance companies in about 150 countries. Hannover Re and Hannover Life Re are both rated “AA-” by Standard & Poor’s and “A” by A.M. Best. Additional information about the Company can be obtained from its web site at www.hlramerica.com

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