Shareholders of reinsurance giant Hannover Re approved a dividend increase to EUR12.50 per share during the company's Annual General Meeting held on 6 May 2026. The figure is 39% higher than the previous year's total dividend of EUR9.00 per share.
The increase comes after a strong financial performance by the reinsurer in 2025, reporting a record profit of EUR2.6bn despite what the company described as a challenging market environment.
CEO Clemens Jungsthöfel said the company had managed to achieve profitable growth while also significantly strengthening its resilience. He added that Hannover Re now has the strongest balance sheet in its 60-year history, providing a solid foundation for sustained long-term success.
The dividend proposal, which was jointly submitted by the Executive Board and Supervisory Board following a realignment of the company’s dividend policy for the 2025 financial year, was approved by shareholders during the meeting.
Hannover Re will distribute around EUR1.5bn to shareholders through the approved dividend payout.