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Underwriter Cyber Reinsurance

Reference Number:  3240
Contract Type:  Regular
Working Time:  Full-Time

Hannover Re – as one of the world’s leading reinsurers, we provide coverage for the risks of yesterday, today and tomorrow.
Our strength? Connecting Power: Within our global team of around 4,000 colleagues, we bring together knowledge, perspectives and a strong sense of responsibility. We rely on one another, challenge ourselves and continuously develop both our services and our products.
Whether working with risk calculation models, developing digital tools or creating pragmatic solutions for our clients: here, you can contribute your expertise and actively shape what comes next.

Sounds good? Get to know us as a reliable employer and find your place with us.

Let's connect: If you want to experience how things are done in the RD 71 Cyber team at our headquarters in Hannover / Germany, join us on a permanent basis, commencing on 1 January 2027 as an Underwriter Cyber Reinsurance. 

 

Our RD 71 Cyber team develops reinsurance solutions for cyber risks worldwide. As part of this experienced and internationally connected team of underwriters, you will help shape solutions for proportional and non-proportional treaty reinsurance as well as facultative reinsurance. Together, we strengthen Hannover Re's position as one of the leading reinsurers in the cyber market, with a clear focus on standalone cyber business.

You can look forward to

  • Evaluating and developing reinsurance solutions for the worldwide cyber insurance space as well as assessing cyber risks in light of strategic considerations 
  • Analysing reinsurance prices and margins, including evaluating offers and negotiating acceptable terms and conditions 
  • Cultivating, expanding and building viable customer and broker relationships
  • Maintaining the internal systems for treaty administration, including reinsurance wordings
  • Monitoring and analysing of emerging trends in cyber insurance to ensure Hannover Re's future readiness

You come equipped with

  • Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics or Natural Sciences with a quantitative focus, or a comparable qualification (e.g. as an insurance specialist)
  • Initial experience in underwriting with a (re)insurance paired with an understanding of treaty reinsurance, is an advantage
  • Business-fluent English skills; additional languages are an asset, e.g. German 
  • Willingness to travel internationally approximately three to four times per year
  • An entrepreneurial, international and strategic mindset, combined with negotiation skills and excellent communication abilities
  • A solution-oriented working style combined with a high level of independence and the ability to navigate complex topics in a structured manner

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 30 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: Ergonomic workstations, outstanding canteen with rich selection of regional dishes ranging from vegan to hearty made with organic ingredients
  • Corporate Fitness: Hansefit membership across Germany or at Daily Fitness gym in Hannover (here also with access for family members)
  • 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) [only for permanent contracts], 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.

 

Mara Wagner | Hannover Re | personnel@hannover-re.com 

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