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Hannover Rueck SE (DE:HNRB)
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Hannover Rueck SE (HNRB) Price & Analysis

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HNRB Stock Chart & Stats

€42.00
€0.40(0.96%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€42.00
€0.40(0.96%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Capitalization & SolvencyA 254% solvency ratio and rising equity provide a durable capital buffer to absorb catastrophes, support risk-taking and regulatory compliance, and permit disciplined capital returns or growth spending without forcing reactive balance-sheet measures over the medium term.
P&C Underwriting StrengthA sub-87% combined ratio indicates consistent underwriting profitability and effective pricing and claims management. Sustained lower loss ratios reduce reliance on investment income and improve earnings stability across cycles, supporting durable core profitability.
Improving Leverage & Cash GenerationLower debt-to-equity alongside steady operating cash flow (~$4.9B–$5.9B historically) strengthens financial flexibility for retrocession, reserve strengthening and opportunistic deployment. This combination supports resilient operations and strategic execution over months.
Bears Say
Free Cash Flow VolatilitySharp swings in free cash flow undermine predictability for dividends, buybacks, or capital deployment. If driven by timing, claims or investment timing, it can constrain strategic initiatives and increase funding risk during adverse underwriting or market periods over the medium term.
Rate Softening / Pricing PressureOngoing rate weakening across renewals can compress underwriting margins and slow premium growth. Persistent negative risk-adjusted pricing raises the bar for expense and claims discipline and could depress medium-term profitability if market repricing does not reverse.
Structured Reinsurance Volume DeclineA meaningful drop in structured reinsurance—often higher-margin and relationship-driven—reduces revenue diversity and can lower net premiums and fee income. Continued weakness here would pressure growth and underwriting mix over the coming renewal cycles.

Hannover Rueck SE News

HNRB FAQ

What was Hannover Rueck SE’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hannover Rueck SE lowest stock price was €36.80 and its highest was €45.80 in the past 12 months.
    What is Hannover Rueck SE’s market cap?
    Hannover Rueck SE’s market cap is €30.22B.
      When is Hannover Rueck SE’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Hannover Rueck SE’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 8 days.
        How were Hannover Rueck SE’s earnings last quarter?
        Hannover Rueck SE released its earnings results on May 11, 2026. The company reported €1.002 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of €1.022 by -€0.02.
          Is Hannover Rueck SE overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Hannover Rueck SE’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Hannover Rueck SE pay dividends?
            Hannover Rueck SE does not currently pay dividends.
            What is Hannover Rueck SE’s EPS estimate?
            Hannover Rueck SE’s EPS estimate is 0.93.
              How many shares outstanding does Hannover Rueck SE have?
              Hannover Rueck SE has 723,582,800 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Hannover Rueck SE’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Hannover Rueck SE reported an EPS of €1.002 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of €1.022. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.478%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hannover Rueck SE?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:HNRB
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                    Hannover Rueck SE Stock Smart Score

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                    Technicals

                    SMA
                    Negative
                    20 days / 200 days
                    Momentum
                    25.68%
                    12-Months-Change

                    Fundamentals

                    Return on Equity
                    5.02%
                    Trailing 12-Months
                    Asset Growth
                    7.93%
                    Trailing 12-Months

                    Company Description

                    Hannover Rueck SE

                    Hannover Rück SE, through its network of global subsidiaries, functions as a prominent international supplier of extensive reinsurance solutions and related services. Its business operations are primarily divided into two main areas: Property & Casualty Reinsurance and Life & Health Reinsurance. Within the Property & Casualty division, the company delivers a wide array of offerings. These include general property and casualty coverage, bespoke facultative reinsurance, protection against major catastrophic events (known as catastrophe XL), intricate structured reinsurance programs, and innovative insurance-linked securities. Moreover, it devises specialized risk management strategies for specific industries such as agriculture, livestock, and bloodstock; aviation and space endeavors; marine and offshore energy ventures; and complex exposures like credit, surety, and political risks. In the Life & Health sector, Hannover Rück provides reinsurance for various products, including group and individual credit life policies, enhanced annuity options, group life and health plans, and Takaful (Islamic insurance) products. It further extends its expertise to risk solutions concerning critical illness, disability, general health, longevity, long-term care, mortality, and morbidity. Beyond its core reinsurance activities, the firm also offers a suite of financial solutions. These encompass funding for new business initiatives, unlocking embedded value, providing crucial reserve and solvency relief, and facilitating the divestiture of non-essential business segments. Established in 1966 and based in Hanover, Germany, the company adopted its current name, Hannover Rück SE, in March 2013, having previously been known as Hannover Rückversicherung AG. It operates as a subsidiary of Talanx AG.

                    Hannover Rueck SE (HNRB) Earnings & Revenues

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                    HNRB Earnings Call

                    Q1 2026
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                    Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                    The call conveyed a broadly positive operational and financial picture: strong Q1 earnings (EUR 711m), robust underwriting performance (P&C combined ratio 83.6%), strengthened reserving resiliency (EUR 3.2bn), solid Life & Health growth (+15% currency-adjusted) and investment returns slightly above target (3.6%). Management confirmed 2026 guidance and emphasized prudent reserving and capital deployment to sustain growth. Headwinds include structured reinsurance volume declines, rate softening (risk-adjusted -3.6% in April), IFRS 17 accounting impacts on reported revenue, and some adverse reserving/assumption items (notably a EUR 133m loss component in Life & Health related partly to China CI). Overall, positives (profitability, capitalization, reserve strengthening, affirmed guidance) outweigh the manageable challenges and market uncertainties.View all DE:HNRB earnings summaries
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