You have come to the right place in your search of a value adding, mutually beneficial partnership.

Our prospective partners usually fit into the flowing categories:

Specialist Insurance Expert

A specialist insurance expert seeking to start his / her own business (UMA) or Insurtech and move away from the corporate world.

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Existing UMAs

An existing UMA seeking a new home, expansion capital or existing shareholders planning to exit the investment.

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Potential Convert to UMA

An insurance company or intermediary seeking to convert to a UMA.

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Insurtech Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurs with insurtech ideas fitting our investment scope and appetite.

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Technology Ideas

Technology ideas for distribution of insurance products, creating operating efficiencies, increasing underwriting profitability or solving identified pain points in the insurance industry.

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Start-Up Incubation

Start-ups seeking incubation and/or guidance on their idea(s).

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Investors / Incubation Partnerships

Investors or incubators seeking co-investment or partnership.

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What we look for

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  • A idea that fits and supports the strategic objectives of Hannover Re:

    • The business or venture generates Reinsurance premium for Hannover Re.

    • The business or technology assists in improving efficiencies and profitably for Hannover Re and its clients.

  • Hannover Re has appetite for the envisaged insurance product or solution from the Life or P&C businesses.

  • Outstanding potential business partners (we invest in people!).

  • Alignment of interests.

  • Superior and value adding technology ideas and solutions.

  • Differentiated intellectual property (niche/specialist/unique etc.).

  • A compelling business plan and financial forecast that support a viable and sustainable business.