Hannover Re
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Hannover Re is a reinsurance company established in 1966 and headquartered in Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany. It transacts all lines of property and casualty reinsurance as well as life and health reinsurance, and operates worldwide with around 4,000 staff.
In Germany, property and casualty reinsurance is written through its subsidiary E+S Rück. Clear and direct, the company serves insurance clients by providing risk-sharing solutions across multiple lines of business, with a focus on financial soundness and close customer relationships.
Hannover Re and E+S Rück have received strong financial strength ratings from the main insurance rating agencies, including Standard & Poor’s AA- 'Very Strong' and A.M. Best A+ 'Superior'.
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Insights
Updated 24 Aug 2026Hannover Re is operating in a highly competitive reinsurance market, yet it has still posted premium growth and strong profitability. The company said its 2026 renewals delivered premium growth despite the tough market environment, and recent quarterly and half-year updates showed higher group profit and a very good half-year result, while guidance for 2026 was confirmed.
Strategically, the company seems focused on disciplined growth and a stronger balance sheet. Recent updates point to sustained profitability, further strengthening of balance sheet resilience, and confirmation that the business remains on track to achieve full-year guidance, while annual results also increased earnings and dividend.
Investor signals remain constructive. Hannover Re’s disclosures show rising earnings, a higher dividend, and strong first-quarter and half-year profit growth, which together point to favorable operating momentum and management confidence in the full-year outlook.
Frequently asked questions
Hannover Re is headquartered in Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany.
Hannover Re has 1001-5000 employees according to its company profile.
Hannover Re operates in the Insurance sector. Public valuation figures are not always disclosed for private companies.