Everything you need to know about the application process

Yes. While many of our roles require a university degree, we also offer a range of opportunities for experienced professionals with a commercial qualification or a comparable background. In areas such as business, IT, law and other specialist fields, we value relevant professional experience, personality, and a collaborative mindset just as much as formal qualifications. You can also find more information on this in the professions section.

Reinsurance is a specialised field that is not typically taught as part of a degree programme or vocational qualification. That is why we take the time to support your professional onboarding. To help you get started, we offer intensive international onboarding programmes called ReEssentials. These training programmes provide valuable business insights, ranging from the fundamentals of reinsurance and underwriting specifics to the particularities of reinsurance accounting. This helps prepare you for your role.

At the same time, you will not be doing it alone. We place great value on our We-Spirit and a supportive, respectful working environment. We learn from one another, support each other, and celebrate successes together.
Our ReEssentials programmes also provide plenty of opportunities to network, connect with other new joiners and exchange ideas.

Even if you do not meet every single requirement, we still look forward to receiving your application. Alongside your professional qualifications, we also value your personality, motivation, and potential. Many things can be learned. What matters is that you are curious, enjoy working with others, and are willing to take on responsibility. These are exactly the qualities that make a difference to us.

If you would like to apply for a role with us, simply register in our job portal and apply for the vacancies listed in our job portal. You can find further information in our FAQ section.

Please note that, for data protection reasons, we cannot consider applications submitted by email or post as part of our recruitment process.

All data provided to Hannover Re is handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws. Personal information is treated confidentially and used solely for recruitment purposes. We only use your contact details to get in touch with you regarding your application.

If you do not log into your account for a period of five months, you will automatically be asked to review our privacy policy and renew your consent to the storage of your personal data. Personal data includes not only application documents, but also login information such as your email address. If you do not renew your consent, your account will be deleted and any active applications will be removed from the process.

For your application, we require your CV and relevant certificates or references. We also recommend including a motivation letter if you would like to tell us more about your motivation and interest in the role. However, it is not mandatory. Please upload your certificates, references and, if applicable, your motivation letter as a single file (for example, a PDF). Your CV can be uploaded separately.

Tip: The more complete and meaningful your documents are, the easier it is for us to get a good picture of your experience and professional background.

Yes. You can save your progress at any time and leave the application portal whenever you wish. Your saved application will be available in your account under" Saved Applications". Simply select the relevant application to continue where you left off.

No, a cover letter is not required. If you would like to share additional information beyond your CV, you are welcome to do so in a motivation letter. For example, you may wish to explain the reasons for a career move, provide context on specific stages of your career, or highlight how your previous experience relates to the requirements of the advertised role.

A motivation letter can help us get to know you and your motivation a little better. You can simply upload your motivation letter together with your certificates in the same file.

In the application form, you can describe your language skills using a four-level scale: basic, conversational, business fluent, and native speaker level.

For guidance:

If you are unsure how to classify your language skills, do not worry. A realistic self-assessment is perfectly sufficient. If required, we will get to know your language skills better during the recruitment process.

Please submit all certificates and school-leaving certificates that are relevant to the role and the associated tasks. References or certificates from your previous practical experience help us gain a detailed picture of your qualifications. If any document is missing, we will contact you. 

Please only use attachments in PDF, DOC/DOCX, RTF, JPG or GIF format

You can upload your CV and one additional file containing your certificates and references. If you would also like to submit a motivation letter, you can simply include it in the same file as your certificates.

Please note that the maximum file size is 50 MB per upload.

Tip: If you would like to submit several certificates, references or other documents, please combine them into a single file before uploading them, for example as a PDF. You can find various free online tools for this by searching Google for “merge files to PDF”.

Log in to your application account and open the application you would like to withdraw under “Submitted Applications”. You can withdraw your application in just a few clicks using the “Withdraw application” button. Once you have confirmed this, your application status will be changed to “Cancelled” in the system and you will receive a confirmation email. The application will remain visible in your application account with the status “Withdrawn by applicant”.

If you would like to apply for the same position again at a later date, you can do so through your application account.

You can delete your personal account in the application portal at any time. Please note, however, that we will no longer be able to process your application if you delete your account during an ongoing recruitment process. Your application will then be treated as “withdrawn” and considered closed.

To delete your entire account, go to “Options” in the application portal, then to “Settings”, and select “Delete profile” at the bottom right. A pop-up will inform you that by clicking “Delete all data”, your account in the application portal will be permanently deleted, all information will be removed, and all applications will be withdrawn from the relevant process.

If your application is unsuccessful, we will retain your application documents for six months. After that, your data will be anonymised automatically.

If you would like to be considered for suitable career opportunities at Hannover Re in the future, you can consent to the continued storage of your data or renew your consent. This means your application profile remains visible to us and can be considered for future vacancies.

If your profile matches a future position, we may contact you. However, this does not create any entitlement to be contacted again or to be considered for future vacancies.

No. At Hannover Re, every application is reviewed individually by our recruiters. In the first step, the focus is on the information in your application documents, for example your qualifications, experience, and fit with the requirements of the role. Decisions about the next steps in the selection process are made by our recruiters and HR Business Advisors in close consultation with the specialist departments.

Once we have received your application, our recruiting team will review your documents carefully. We then work together with the hiring department to decide on the next steps in the recruitment process.

Usually, our selection process consists of two interviews: one with the hiring department and one with one of our HR Business Advisors. This gives both sides the chance to get to know each other, discuss any questions, and find out whether we are a good fit.

Afterwards, we invite you to an orientation day in Hannover. During your visit, you will get to know the team, the role, and the working environment, giving you a personal impression of Hannover Re.

Please note that the exact process may vary slightly depending on the department and the role. In some cases, there may be additional or different steps.

You can find more information about our recruitment process on our careers website: application process

You will usually meet the following people during the interviews:

This gives you different perspectives on the role, the team, and the way we work together.

For some positions, particularly in IT, there may be a technical interview with the line manager before the main interview process.

Our recruitment process usually begins with an online interview via Microsoft Teams.

To start with, we take time to get to know each other. We will give you an insight into the role, the team, and the responsibilities, and we look forward to hearing more about your background, your motivation, and what you are looking for in your next role.

We use a competency-based interview approach. This means we will ask about specific examples to better understand how you approach situations and challenges, and what experience you have gained so far, whether through work, university, vocational training, or other projects.

We are interested in more than just your professional background. We also want to understand what matters to you and what you expect from your future working environment. There will, of course, be plenty of time for your questions as well. This helps both sides decide whether the role and Hannover Re are a good fit.

The orientation day is the final step in our selection process. At our Hannover office, you will gain a realistic impression of your future working environment, the team, and the way we work together.

You will get an insight into everyday working life, explore our office on a tour, and have the opportunity to meet potential future colleagues over lunch. Depending on the role, the day may also include a practical task or a business case. Afterwards, we will discuss your ideas and approach together. The focus is not on finding the right answer, but on understanding how you approach different questions and challenges.

You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and find out whether the role and Hannover Re are a good fit for you.

You can find more information about our application process on our careers website.

Several things help ensure a smooth start at Hannover Re:

Read more about onboarding at our Hannover office. 

At Hannover Re, learning does not stop after onboarding. We support you in building your expertise, developing new skills, and continuing to grow professionally and personally. A wide range of development opportunities are available: from language courses and IT training to specialist programmes and individual development measures.

Together with your line manager, you can discuss which opportunities are most relevant for you based on your role, your interests, and your development goals.

Find out more under training and development opportunities. 

Your salary depends on the role you perform. It is based on the collective agreements for the private insurance industry. Depending on the position, your experience and your level of responsibility, additional elements of compensation may also apply.

In addition, we offer a wide range of voluntary benefits that go beyond collectively agreed pay. You can find out more under our benefits.