Credit, surety and political risks
Global expertise in financial risk protection for corporates and countries: We support our clients in over 70 countries with customised reinsurance solutions that safeguard international trade and cross-border investments.
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Our portfolio spans credit, surety and political risks - enabling long-term partnerships built on trust, technical insight and financial stability.
Securing global trade and investment
In an increasingly interconnected global economy, the risks associated with trade and investment have become more complex - and more critical to manage. At Hannover Re, we help insurers protect corporates and sovereigns against these financial exposures by offering expert reinsurance solutions in credit, surety and political risks.
Our focus lies on traditional lines of business, with a strong foundation in both obligatory and facultative reinsurance. Facultative capacity is provided as a complementary service, primarily in the context of existing treaty relationships - reinforcing our role as a reliable, long-term partner to our cedents.
"Whether supporting credit insurers, surety providers or political risk underwriters, we enable our clients to extend protection to those navigating economic and geopolitical uncertainty - empowering business to proceed with confidence."
A team with global perspective
Our specialty division holds global responsibility for credit, surety and political risk reinsurance. As one of the market leaders in this segment, we represent a core line of business within the Hannover Re Group strategy.
Our footprint in the market
In 2025, we write a gross written premium of approximately EUR 1.3 billion, securing a global market share of 13–14%.
Our portfolio is well-balanced across lines of business: 55% credit, 33% surety, and 12% political risk – reflecting our broad underwriting expertise and diversified risk appetite.
A background in economics or finance offers a solid foundation for joining us. At the same time, we welcome alternative career paths - especially those taken by curious minds eager to explore how the world works economically.
Partnerships that withstand cycles
We believe in strong, sustainable partnerships that extend across economic cycles. Our clients value us for our global perspective, technical depth and long-term approach.
By combining underwriting expertise with market insight, we deliver reinsurance solutions that create added value for our clients.