Our trainee programmes

Practical experience at last: join us as a trainee

If you are about to complete your studies or have recently graduated, we offer a variety of trainee programmes to help you begin your career.

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You may not have chosen a specific career path yet, but you know what is important to you: reinsurance, international exposure and a strong professional network. With a degree in (business) mathematics, economics or information technology, you can choose from a broad selection of specialised trainee programmes.

Basic requirements and structure of our trainee programmes

If you are graduating within the next year or have graduated during the past year, you’ve come to the right place. Our trainee programmes typically run for 18 months and are structured into 3‑ to 4‑month rotations. Throughout the programme, you will develop your skills through tailored training courses, specialist seminars, and independent project work. You’ll be supported by experienced mentors, gain insights into different business areas, and spend up to three months at one of our international locations. Together, we will shape your professional future with us.

Podcast with trainee

Lorenz Kemper, Senior Underwriting System & Processes Specialist, shares in our podcast how he started as a trainee and what his role at Hannover Re looks like today. Discover more about his career journey, the development opportunities he has pursued, and the teamwork that drives innovation in his daily work.

Trainee programmes at Hannover Re

Depending on your specialisation, you will rotate through different departments at Hannover Re and experience the full breadth of the reinsurance business. Dive in and discover more about our trainee programmes here:

Interested in a career in business law?

If you complete your legal clerkship with us, you will be working on challenging legal issues in the reinsurance environment.

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Onboarding: get on board with us

We make sure you get off to a good start from day one with a tailored onboarding plan.

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"As a trainee at Hannover Re, you are part of the team right from the start. The learning curve is steep, but at the same time your colleagues take the time to explain things and involve you in their work. The trainee community is also a great learning environment: we regularly have lunch together and exchange insights with trainees from other departments, which helps you build a strong professional network very quickly."

Jobs for trainees

Jobs for trainees

Maybe we'll have the opportunity to get to know each other in the near future. We are looking forward to meeting you.

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Job fairs, career days and more

Chance Osnabrück

Osnabrück: Explore your career opportunities at Hannover Re. Join us at Chance to learn more about internships, working student positions, dual study programmes and entry-level opportunities.

Osnabrück

WiMa Congress Ulm

Ulm: Passionate about mathematics, data or solving complex challenges? Discover how you can apply and develop your skills at Hannover Re in an international environment.

Ulm

Long night of applications

Hanover: Join the Long Night of Applications and connect directly with our colleagues. Learn more about starting your career at Hannover Re and ask us your questions.

Hannover

Career starter fair Bielefeld

Bielefeld: Looking for the right start to your career? Meet Hannover Re and discover opportunities to take responsibility, learn from others and contribute to meaningful solutions.

Bielefeld

meet@uni-mainz

Mainz: Whatever your academic background, discover the wide range of career opportunities at Hannover Re and learn how collaboration across disciplines shapes the way we work.

Mainz

Contacts

Getting to know each other? Good idea.

Are you looking for variety, an international environment and opportunities to grow? You’ll find plenty of them with us. Get in touch!

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