Let's connect: If you want to experience how things are done at our headquarters in Hannover / Germany, join us on a permanent basis, commencing 1. April 2026 as a Trainee Insurance Economics.

Our TalanXplore trainee programme offers the ideal starting point within one of Germany’s leading insurance groups. Over the course of 18 months, you’ll gain valuable insights not only at Hannover Re, but also across various divisions of the Talanx Group – including HDI Global, for example. A particular highlight: a multi-month international placement will allow you to experience global markets and working practices first-hand. This will give you a broad understanding of the entire insurance value chain – from primary insurance to reinsurance.

From day one, you’ll be a permanent member of Hannover Re, actively contributing your ideas and developing both professionally and personally. Upon successful completion of the programme, you’ll be ideally equipped to pursue your career path with us. Ready to help shape the future of the insurance industry?

You can look forward to

Gain hands-on experience in the day-to-day operations of various departments, including pricing of insurance products and risk management

Take on responsibilities and contribute to projects, supported throughout by experienced colleagues

Spend several months abroad at one of our international locations and broaden your global perspective

Enhance your skills through targeted learning modules in areas such as project management and communication

Participate in exclusive trainee events and build a strong international network across the group

You come equipped with

Excellent master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics or related fields with a strong commercial focus

Initial practical experience in the financial services sector or a commercial apprenticeship in insurance or banking is advantageous

Ideally, international experience gained through study abroad, language travel, or work & travel programmes

Proficient user skills in English and ideally German. Additional language skills are beneficial.

Strong decision-making abilities and a collaborative mindset – you enjoy working in teams and actively contribute to shared solutions

Don't meet all the requirements? No problem, 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 20 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 

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: Cooperation with the fitness studio Daily Fitness (also for family members), ergonomic workstations, outstanding canteen with rich selection of regional dishes ranging from vegan to hearty made with organic ingredients

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! In addition to your CV, please also submit your university certificates / transcript of records. We look forward to receiving your application! 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 .

Lea Sophie Ender | Hannover Re |