Hannover Re’s objective continues to be the consolidation and further expansion of its position as one of the leading, globally operating reinsurance groups of above-average profitability. Through our worldwide presence and activities in all lines of reinsurance we achieve an optimal risk diversification while maintaining a balanced risk/opportunity profile. Profit and value creation constitute the foundation of our sustainable development in the interests of our clients, shareholders, employees and business partners. Our goal is to increase the IFRS net income before and after tax as well as the value of the company – including dividends paid – by a double-digit margin every year. We offer our shareholders the prospect of a sustained above-average return on their capital. Consequently, we strive for an IFRS return on equity that is at least 750 basis points above the risk-free interest rate.

When it comes to our staff, we pay special attention to their skills, experience and motivation, and we foster these qualities through our human resources and leadership development activities. Based on our strategic human resources planning, we align the size and qualifications of our workforce with the current and future requirements of our global market presence. Through the greatest possible delegation of tasks, authorities and responsibility we put ourselves in a position to be able to respond quickly and flexibly. We lead on the basis of Management by Objectives, and we expect our managers to encourage the self-reliance of their staff (http://www.hannover-re.com/about/strategy/index.html).