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.

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Maybe you haven't decided on a career path yet, but you know what's important to you: reinsurance, internationality, networking? If you have a degree in (business) mathematics, economics or information technology, we can offer you a wide range of specialised trainee programmes.

Basic requirements and structure of our trainee programmes

If you are graduating within the next year or have graduated within the last year, then you have come to the right place. Our trainee programmes usually last 18 months, divided into 3- to 4-month blocks. You will develop your skills through selected training courses, specialist seminars and independent projects. You will be mentored by experienced colleagues, get to know different business areas, and spend up to three months at one of our international locations. Together, we will map out your professional future with us.

From trainee to permanent position

Andreas Wadhwa is now Lead Business Development Actuary for Latin America. After studying mathematics, he joined Hannover Re on the trainee programme.

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Would you like to know more about the trainee programme? Maria Hart, a former trainee, will explain it to you.

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Qualifications, passion, expertise - what are your strengths?

Depending on your specialisation, you will work in different departments at Hannover Re and get to know the reinsurance business from the ground up. Find out 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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Get on board with us – the right way

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

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Current vacancies

Here you will find our vacancies for our trainee programmes. You can always find more offers in our job portal.

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"As a trainee, I am supported by my personal mentor and am in close contact with the other trainees. I am also welcomed into each new team and can always ask my colleagues if I have any questions. As a result, I have felt in good hands at Hannover Re from day one and have been able to concentrate fully on the varied and exciting tasks."

Job fairs, career days and more

25Jan

Campus Day FHDW

Hannover: Learn more about dual studies and shape your future with Hannover Re. Visit us at Campus Day FHDW

27Sept

ABI Zukunft Hannover 2025

Hannover: Triff uns auf der wohl größten Berufsinformationsmesse für Schüler:innen und erfahre mehr über uns und das Duale Studium.

Getting to know each other? Good idea.

Are you interested in varied tasks and real opportunities for advancement? There are plenty of them with us. Talk to us! 

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