Hannover Rück SE: directors' dealings · Germany · BaFin

About Hannover Rück SE

Hannover Rück SE (Hannover Re) is a global reinsurance group listed on Xetra/Frankfurt (DAX/MDAX/SDAX) in Germany. Founded in 1966 and listed in 1994, the company has built a long-standing international franchise centered on underwriting discipline, capital management, and geographic diversification. Its headquarters are in Hannover, Germany, at Karl-Wiechert-Allee 50, 30625 Hannover, and the group operates worldwide across all continents. ([hannover-re.com](https://www.hannover-re.com/en/group/about-hannover-re/history/?utm_source=openai)) The business is organized around two core segments: property & casualty reinsurance and life & health reinsurance. In property & casualty, Hannover Re covers a broad range of risks including property, natural catastrophes, specialty lines, energy, engineering, agriculture, and tailored solutions for cedants. In life & health, the group provides reinsurance for life insurance, health insurance, annuities, and personal accident business, alongside financial reinsurance and product partnership solutions. This dual-segment model gives Hannover Re exposure to distinct risk pools while reducing dependence on any single line of business. ([hannover-re.com](https://www.hannover-re.com/en/group/about-hannover-re/business/?utm_source=openai)) From a competitive standpoint, Hannover Re is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading professional reinsurers. Its strengths lie in a broad global footprint, strong local market knowledge, centralized risk steering, and the ability to deliver both standard treaty capacity and highly customized solutions. The company also emphasizes lean structures and disciplined capital deployment, which support profitability across the underwriting cycle. That combination has helped Hannover Re preserve attractive returns even in more competitive market conditions, while keeping the business model diversified between P&C and life & health. ([hannover-re.com](https://www.hannover-re.com/en/group/about-hannover-re/business/?utm_source=openai)) Recent developments underline the strength of the franchise. In March 2026, Hannover Re reported full-year 2025 net income of EUR 2.6 billion, up 13.4%, and proposed a dividend of EUR 12.50 per share, while confirming guidance for at least EUR 2.7 billion of net income in 2026. In May 2026, the company reported a strong first quarter, with materially higher profit and meaningful premium growth in April renewals. Management also highlighted improved reserve resilience, a strong solvency position, and returns on equity well above the strategic target. For investors, Hannover Re remains a high-quality reinsurance name with an attractive defensive profile, although earnings remain exposed to large-loss events, pricing dynamics, and financial market conditions. ([hannover-re.com](https://www.hannover-re.com/de/news/2026/hannover-rueck-steigert-gewinn-und-dividende-und-staerkt-nachhaltige-ertragskraft-signifikant/?utm_source=openai))