Hannover Rück SE, commonly known as Hannover Re, is one of the world’s leading reinsurance groups, headquartered in Hannover, Germany. Established in 1966, the company provides a comprehensive range of reinsurance products and services designed to help primary insurers manage their underwriting risks. Its offerings span property & casualty alongside life & health reinsurance, as well as specialty lines that address emerging risks and niche market needs.
In its property & casualty segment, Hannover Re underwrites treaty and facultative coverages for risks such as natural catastrophes, motor liability, and casualty lines. The life & health division offers solutions for mortality and morbidity risks, including term and whole life reinsurance, critical illness, disability, and longevity products. The group also structures innovative solutions involving securitizations and alternative capital to help clients optimize their balance sheets and access new sources of capacity.
With a presence in over 150 countries, Hannover Re serves clients across Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. Through a network of subsidiaries and branch offices in key markets—such as the United States, Canada, Brazil, Australia, Singapore and South Africa—the company tailors its reinsurance solutions to regional regulatory regimes and market dynamics. This global footprint supports a diversified portfolio and enhances Hannover Re’s ability to respond to changing risk patterns worldwide.
Hannover Re is led by Chief Executive Officer Jean-Jacques Henchoz, who has guided the group’s strategic development since 2000. Under his leadership, the company has focused on disciplined underwriting, innovative product development and prudent capital management. Hannover Re’s robust risk management framework and investment in actuarial expertise underpin its long-term commitment to financial stability and client service excellence.
