Claims Counsel

Reference Number:  2883
Contract Type:  Regular
Working Time:  Full-Time

Hannover Re - with around 4,000 employees at locations all over the world. Our strength? Connecting Power: We rely on each other. As a reinsurer, we protect customers in the event of a claim. This requires customised, innovative solutions. Solutions that worked yesterday may be outdated tomorrow. We challenge ourselves and continuously optimise our services, advice and products. All this makes us one of the leading and most profitable reinsurance groups in the world and a reliable employer.

Let's connect: If you want to experience how things are done in the Property & Casualty Claims team at our headquarters in Hannover / Germany, join us on a permanent basis, commencing at the earliest possible date as a Claims Counsel.

You can look forward to

  • Handling and evaluating international Property and/or Casualty reinsurance claims in line with internal guidelines and legal frameworks
  • Reviewing coverage, assessing liability, and determining appropriate settlements
  • Collaborating closely with colleagues across Claims, Underwriting, Accounting, and other functions
  • Maintaining accurate documentation and supporting reporting activities
  • Contributing to process improvements and the development of team standards
  • Fostering a strong team culture through open communication and knowledge sharing

You come equipped with

  • Degree in Law, Business Administration, Insurance, or a related field
  • Several years of professional experience handling Property and/or Casualty claims, ideally within a (re)insurer environment
  • Experience working in an international context, confident in collaborating across different locations and cultures
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound and well-justified decisions
  • Strong communication skills, with business-fluent English and conversational German; additional languages are a plus
  • Team-oriented mindset, combined with a willingness to travel occasionally

You may not meet every requirement listed in the job description. However, if you bring strong expertise and identify with our values Responsibility, We-spirit and Drive, we look forward to receiving your application!

 

We offer you

  • Flexibility: A hybrid work model with flexible working hours and 30 days of annual leave
  • Work Abroad: Up to 20 days a year within the EU Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland
  • Financial Benefits: Company pension scheme, employee shares at favourable conditions, vacation and Christmas allowances as well as financial participation in the company's success 
  • Worry-free Relocation: Wrap-around (financial) support for your accommodation search and relocation to Hannover 
  • Lifelong Learning: Innovative programme of further training, including e-learning, specialist seminars, soft skills training, language courses, opportunities for work shadowing in other departments
  • Digital Fitness: In short training sessions, we show you how to make your daily work more efficient and smarter using our AI tools – especially Microsoft Copilot
  • Healthy Work Environment: Cooperation with the fitness studio Daily Fitness (also for family members), ergonomic workstations, outstanding canteen with rich selection of regional dishes ranging from vegan to hearty made with organic ingredients 
  • Corporate Benefits: Discounts on products and services from well-known vendors (including travel, fashion and technology)
  • Individual Family Support: Company daycare facility and free, anonymous external counselling on personal, professional and psychological matters
  • Mobility: Ease of mobility with a free pass on local public transport (Deutschlandticket) and bicycle leasing (JobRad), free parking and electric charging stations for cars and bikes
  • Connecting Power: Together we enjoy parties, team events and internal networking activities

 

We are #somewhatdifferent – people with their own stories, experiences, and career paths. Everyone is welcome! Apply with just one click on the „Apply now“-button and become part of our diverse team! We'd love to hear about your skills and experiences. No need to upload a photo – it won't impact your application.

 

More on our work environment, your entry opportunities and development prospects can be found at www.hannover-re.com/en/career.

 

Melissa Topuz | Hannover Re | personnel@hannover-re.com