Hannover Re is one of the world’s leading reinsurers. It transacts all lines of property & casualty and life & health reinsurance and is present worldwide with more than 3,500 staff. German business of the Hannover Re Group is written by the subsidiary E+S Rück. Established in 1966, Hannover Re is recognised as a reliable partner for innovative risk solutions, exceptional customer intimacy and financial soundness. The rating agencies most relevant to the insurance industry have awarded both Hannover Re and E+S Rück outstanding financial strength ratings: Standard & Poor's AA- "Very Strong" and A.M. Best A+ "Superior".
The principal shareholder is Talanx AG which holds 50.2% of Hannover Re's shares. The Initial Public Offering took place on 30 November 1994, a Second Public Offering on 18 February 2004. Majority shareholder of Talanx AG is HDI Haftpflichtverband der Deutschen Industrie V.a.G.
Hannover Re has grown into a global player within about 50 years, successfully dealing with risks and making the most of its opportunities. We want to continue our outperformance journey as a pure-play reinsurer with a partnership approach, driven by empowered employees:
Beyond risk sharing – we team up to create opportunities.