Hannover Re is a reinsurance company based in Hannover, Germany. It was founded in 1966 and is one of the largest reinsurance companies in the world. The company provides a range of reinsurance products and services to clients in more than 150 countries. Hannover Re operates through two business segments: Property & Casualty and Life & Health. The company's Property & Casualty segment offers reinsurance products for various lines of business, including aviation, marine, and energy. Its Life & Health segment provides reinsurance products for life and health insurance companies. Hannover Re is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and is a component of the MDAX index.