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Hannover Rueck SE

Quarterly Report Nov 6, 2009

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Interim Report 3/2009

KEY FIGURES of the Hannover Re Group

Figures in EUR million 2009 2008
1.1.–30.6. 1.7.–30.9. +/- previous
Year
1.1.–30.9. +/- previous
Year
1.7.–30.9. 1.1.–30.9. 31.12.
Results
Gross written premium 5,250.5 2,420.9 +23.4% 7,671.5 +25.6% 1,961.5 6,106.0
Net premium earned 4,465.9 2,260.4 +29.4% 6,726.4 +30.3% 1,746.4 5,161.8
Net underwriting result (75.1) (8.9) -95.5% (84.0) -63.8% (195.9) (232.2)
Net investment income 569.2 281.3 850.5 (74.7) 370.4
Operating result (EBIT) 600.1 244.7 844.8 (367.7) 32.5
Group net income (loss) 419.0 159.4 578.4 (395.0) (142.8)
Balance sheet
(as at the end of the quarter)
Policyholders' surplus 5,036.7 5,420.1 +15.1% 4,708.4
Total shareholders' equity 3,171.2 3,535.2 +24.9% 2,830.1
Minority interests 501.3 521.5 +4.0% 501.4
Hybrid capital 1,364.1 1,363.3 -1.0% 1,376.9
Investments
(excl. funds held by ceding companies)
21,047.4 21,662.4 +7.6% 20,137.2
Total assets 41,557.6 41,548.0 +9.3% 38,001.7
Share
Earnings per share (diluted) in EUR 3.47 1.32 4.80 (3.27) (1.18)
Book value per share in EUR 26.30 29.31 +24.9% 21.67 23.47
Share price at the end of the period in EUR 26.36 31.33 +21.9% 31.33 +39.2% 25.71 25.71 22.50
Market capitalisation
at the end of the period
3,178.9 3,778.3 +39.2% 3,100.6 2,713.4
Ratios
Combined ratio (non-life reinsurance) 1) 97.1% 96.3% 96.8% 114.2% 103.6%
Large losses as percentage of net premium
earned (non-life reinsurance) 2)
6.6% 2.7% 5.3% 23.8% 14.3%
Retention 93.0% 90.7% 92.3% 87.2% 88.8%
Return on investment
(excl. funds held by ceding companies)
4.1% 4.4% 4.2% -2.8% 1.4%
EBIT margin 3) 13.4% 10.8 % 12.6% -21.1% 0.6%
Return on equity (annualised) 27.9% 19.0% 24.2% -58.3% -6.4%

1) Including funds held

2) Natural catastrophes and other major losses in excess of EUR 5 million gross for the Hannover Re Group's share

3) Operating result (EBIT)/net premium earned

Dear shareholders, Ladies and Gentlemen,

I am pleased to report that we were able to build on our positive business development in the first half-year with a very good result for the third quarter.

The market environment for our writings in non-life and life/health reinsurance remained favourable for us as the year progressed. This had a similarly positive influence on our results in the third quarter. A further gratifying factor was that the burden of catastrophe losses remained moderate. This is noteworthy inasmuch as the third quarter of the year is traditionally particularly exposed to catastrophe losses since this is when there is the greatest risk of severe hurricanes in the North Atlantic. This year, however, it did not give rise to any appreciable major losses. The latest devastating natural disasters in Asia resulted in only a modest strain for our account. Since we were also spared the upheavals on capital markets, we generated very good business results for both the first nine months of the current year and for the third quarter itself; these were boosted still further by considerable positive non-recurring effects from our North American life reinsurance business.

The development of our non-life reinsurance business group as at 30 September 2009 gave grounds for considerable satisfaction. The vigorous organic premium growth was again sustained in the third quarter. This was attributable in part to the surge in demand for reinsurance as a consequence of the financial crisis and also to our good positioning in the markets. Net premium earned grew even more strongly than gross written premium, reflecting our increased level of retained premium. We stood by our selective underwriting policy and expanded our portfolio only in areas where we obtained rates that were commensurate with the risks. This was not the case in all segments, hence prompting us to scale back our exposures in some areas of property catastrophe business and also in US casualty business.

As you, our valued shareholders, may have read, your company transferred a portfolio of facultative reinsurance risks to the capital market for the first time in September of this year. The portfolio is comprised of individual risks worldwide, which we packaged as part of our extended Insurance-Linked Securities (ILS) activities and placed on the capital market. What is involved here is not the protection of our own business, but rather the direct transfer of our clients' business. Hannover Re is thereby able to enhance customer loyalties while at the same time generating attractive margins for the service rendered.

Ulrich Wallin Chairman of the Executive Board The awards recently bestowed upon your company underscore our clients' appreciation of our expertise and robustness: the readers of the highly respected international trade magazine "Reactions" crowned Hannover Re "Best Global Reinsurance Company". Not only that, we were also named "Best Global Reinsurance Company for Specialty Lines". The latter include inter alia the aviation and marine reinsurance segments, in which we rank among the market leaders.

We are also highly satisfied with the development of our second business group – life and health reinsurance. The acquisition of the US ING life reinsurance portfolio at the beginning of the year enabled us to strengthen the previously underrepresented segment of risk-oriented life reinsurance in the United States and at the same time boost the proportion of our total portfolio attributable to life/health reinsurance, which is characterised by greater stability relative to the more volatile non-life reinsurance. The surge in profitability for life/health reinsurance in the first nine months derived both from positive non-recurring effects associated with the acquisition and from the very good development of our other business. A further factor here was extraordinary investment income connected with some US life reinsurance contracts. Yet even after eliminating these oneoff effects, we are thoroughly satisfied with the development of our life/health reinsurance business since we were also able to generate profitable organic growth of 15%.

In our assessment, life/health reinsurance continues to offer significant potential for organic growth; in this regard we have had our sights set on Asian markets, among others, for quite some time. Block assumption transactions, i.e. the assumption of defined inforce portfolios, currently offer particularly favourable opportunities which we again used in the third quarter to expand our business.

The development of our investment income in the first nine months was satisfactory. While income from our assets under own management came in lower than in previous years, this can be attributed to a highly risk-averse asset allocation that was intended to further reduce the volatility of our investment income compared to previous years. As part of our investment strategy we have already begun to tap into opportunities in the real estate market and move more heavily into this sector with a view to improving the diversification of our asset portfolio. A decision will be taken in due course as to whether we shall start investing again in listed equities going forward. Whatever we may decide, such involvement will be tightly controlled and undertaken only in a stable environment, with appropriate consideration given to the capital commitment for equity investments. In the third quarter our result was impacted only by modest value adjustments taken on our alternative investments.

I am pleased to inform you, our valued shareholders, that the favourable movement of our share price continued in the reporting period. The Hannover Re share put on another 18.9% in the third quarter. Since the turn of the year it has booked a gain of some

39.2%, hence outpacing the Dax and MDax. Based on the first nine months, we also outperformed our benchmark, the ABN Amro Reinsurance Index, by more than double; in a three-month comparison the performance was balanced.

In view of the positive development of our business results in the first nine months of the year, we are able to raise our profit target for 2009. We now anticipate a return on equity in excess of 20%. This is subject to the proviso that we do not incur any exceptional catastrophe losses in the fourth quarter and that capital markets do not suffer any fresh upheavals.

I would like to thank you for your trust in Hannover Re. Rest assured: my colleagues and myself on the Executive Board will do everything in our power to equip your company for the opportunities and risks that lie ahead in the coming years.

Yours sincerely,

Ulrich Wallin Chairman of the Executive Board

BOARDS AND OFFICERS of Hannover Re

Supervisory Board (Aufsichtsrat)

Herbert K. Haas 1) 2) 3)
Burgwedel
Chairman
(since 5 May 2009)
Dr. Klaus Sturany 1)
Dortmund
Deputy Chairman
Wolf-Dieter Baumgartl 1) 2) 3)
Berg
Chairman (until 5 May 2009)
Member (since 6 May 2009)
Uwe Kramp 4)
Hannover
Karl Heinz Midunsky 3)
Gauting
Ass. jur. Otto Müller 4)
Hannover
Dr. Immo Querner
Ehlershausen
Dr. Erhard Schipporeit 2)
Hannover
Gert Waechtler 4)
Burgwedel

Executive Board (Vorstand)

Ulrich Wallin
Hannover
Chairman
(since 1 July 2009)
Wilhelm Zeller
Burgwedel
Chairman
(until 30 June 2009)
André Arrago
Hannover
Dr. Wolf Becke
Hannover
Jürgen Gräber
Ronnenberg
Dr. Elke König
Hannover (until 31 March 2009)
Dr. Michael Pickel
Isernhagen
Roland Vogel
Wennigsen
Deputy Member
(since 1 April 2009)

1) Member of the Standing Committee

2) Member of the Finance and Audit Committee

3) Member of the Nomination Committee 4) Staff representative

INTERIM MANAGEMENT REPORT

Business development

Conditions in worldwide reinsurance business are broadly favourable for our company, enabling us to generate a highly satisfactory underwriting result as at 30 September 2009. Both premium income and profitability in our two business groups were in line with our expectations.

Gross written premium in total business increased by 25.6% to EUR 7.7 billion (EUR 6.1 billion) as at 30 September 2009. Of this significant growth, EUR 606.4 million was attributable to the acquisition of the US ING life reinsurance portfolio in the first quarter. The effect of exchange rate movements was only marginal at 1.2%. The level of retained premium climbed as planned to 92.3% (88.8%). Net premium consequently surged by an even more vigorous 30.3% to EUR 6.7 billion (EUR 5.2 billion).

The incidence of catastrophe losses in the third quarter was again moderate; no severe hurricanes were recorded.

We are thoroughly satisfied with the development of our investments. The volume of assets under own management continued to grow owing to the inflow of cash from the technical account and the positive investment performance. Despite a significantly lower interest rate level, ordinary investment income fell only slightly short of the corresponding period of the previous year at EUR 603.8 million (EUR 627.5 million). Interest on deposits climbed to EUR 189.2 million (EUR 161.8 million). Write-downs of EUR 110.3 million (EUR 433.0 million) were taken, thereof EUR 93.4 million attributable to the first half of the year. The writedowns taken on fixed-income securities decreased to EUR 35.2 million (EUR 77.3 million). Write-downs totalling EUR 70.8 million (first half-year: EUR 64.1 million) were taken on private equity investments.

Non-life reinsurance

We are satisfied with the development of our non-life reinsurance business: the situation on the international reinsurance markets remains favourable for our company.

Positive effects made themselves felt in connection with the recognition of certain life reinsurance contracts, under which securities deposits are held by cedants in our name. We recognise a derivative for the credit risk associated with these holdings. After the value of these positions had resulted in large losses in the previous year and at the beginning of this year owing to the massive rise in risk premiums for corporate bonds, we are now able to show a positive effect in the order of EUR 153.5 million following the normalisation of the bond market. Despite the difficult climate – especially in the first half of the year – we were therefore able to boost the net investment income to EUR 850.5 million as at 30 September 2009, a figure more than double that booked in the corresponding period of the previous year (EUR 370.4 million).

The operating profit (EBIT) surged very strongly to EUR 844.8 million (EUR 32.5 million). Group net income as at 30 September 2009 climbed – in part owing to the special effects associated with the ING life reinsurance portfolio and the funds held by ceding companies – by EUR 721.2 million to EUR 578.4 million. The result for the corresponding period of the previous year was negative (-EUR 142.8 million) on account of considerable write-downs taken on equities due to the turmoil prevailing on capital markets at that time. The earnings per share amounted to EUR 4.80 (-EUR 1.18) and the annualised return on equity stood at 24.2% (-6.4%).

Shareholders' equity improved by EUR 705.2 million on the level of 31 December 2008 to reach EUR 3.5 billion. The book value per share consequently also increased by 24.9% to EUR 29.31 (EUR 23.47). The policyholders' surplus, comprised of shareholders' equity, minority interests and hybrid capital, grew to EUR 5.4 billion (EUR 4.7 billion).

The capital squeeze resulting from the financial crisis is adding to the appeal of reinsurance as a capital management tool for our clients, first and foremost in cash-intensive segments. Demand for reinsurance coverage has consequently risen. The annual gatherings of reinsurers held in

September in Monte Carlo and in October in Baden-Baden as well as the United States underscored this trend, but also demonstrated that further substantial price increases – especially in the property sector – should not be anticipated for the time being. Particularly in US casualty business rates are still inadequate, prompting us to scale back our underwriting in this area.

With loss ratios rising in the wake of the financial market crisis, capacities in credit insurance have contracted sharply. Hannover Re has made the most of the associated marked price increases and extended its involvement. Even though the result as at 30 September 2009 only reached breakeven – a reflection of higher default rates and prudent reserving –, we expect a return to profitability in 2010 on the back of improving loss ratios.

Our portfolio in Central and Eastern Europe, where we were able to expand our portfolio, is faring well.

In the area of agricultural risks we are pursuing a global strategy of acquiring additional market shares. This has progressed according to plan in the current year.

Demand for structured covers is also enjoying a sustained resurgence on the back of the financial market crisis.

Figures in EUR million 2009 2008
1.1.–30.6. 1.7.–30.9. +/- previous
year
1.1.–30.9. +/- previous
year
1.7.–30.9. 1.1.–30.9.
Gross written premium 3,081.5 1,323.7 +16.6% 4,405.2 +16.2% 1,135.7 3,791.9
Net premium earned 2,481.9 1,283.5 +25.8% 3,765.4 +21.3% 1,020.6 3,103.2
Underwriting result 57.3 40.8 98.1 (154.8) (131.2)
Net investment income
(loss)
237.9 141.4 379.3 (127.3) 143.1
Operating profit/loss (EBIT) 317.1 159.9 477.0 (374.2) (86.0)
Group net income (loss) 223.2 108.1 331.3 (373.7) (178.0)
Earnings per share in EUR 1.85 0.90 2.75 (3.10) (1.48)
Combined ratio 1) 97.1% 96.3% 96.8% 114.2% 103.6%
Retention 94.1% 91.8% 93.4% 86.1% 88.4%

Key figures for non-life reinsurance

1) Including expenses on funds held and contract deposits

All in all, developments in our non-life reinsurance business group were highly gratifying. The gross premium volume as at 30 September 2009 grew by 16.2% relative to the same period of the previous year to reach EUR 4.4 billion (EUR 3.8 billion). At constant exchange rates, especially against the US dollar, the increase would have amounted to 13.0%. The level of retained premium rose to 93.4% (88.4%) as a consequence of sharply reduced retrocessions. Net premium earned therefore climbed by 21.3% to EUR 3.8 billion (EUR 3.1 billion).

In light of an unremarkable hurricane season, the strain from catastrophe losses in the third quarter came in below average. Hail and flood damage in Central Europe, an industrial fire claim in Russia and a loss event in marine business led to expenditure in the order of EUR 35 million. All in all, the total net burden of catastrophe losses and major claims as at 30 September 2009 stood at EUR 198.2 million (EUR 444.9 million). This is equivalent to 5.3% of net premium in non-life reinsurance and hence significantly below expectations. Overall, this resulted in a combined ratio of 96.8% (103.6%).

The net underwriting result in non-life reinsurance improved from -EUR 131.2 million in the comparable period of the previous year to EUR 98.1 million. The operating profit

(EBIT) increased to EUR 477.0 million (-EUR 86.0 million). Group net income climbed to a very good EUR 331.3 million

Life and health reinsurance

In life and health reinsurance we operate in five strategic business segments: financial solutions, bancassurance, new markets, multinational insurance clients and conventional risk-oriented reinsurance. The main drivers of our business continue to be the developed insurance markets of the United Kingdom, United States, Germany and Australia. The regional focus of our strategy is on the BRIC markets (Brazil, Russia, India and China), although Korea – the largest life reinsurance market in Asia – also offers us attractive growth opportunities.

In many countries the international financial market crisis has stimulated demand among life insurers for reinsurance solutions. Owing to the visible weakening of their solvency position, insurers are adopting a considerably more cautious risk strategy and financial policy, hence leading to an increased clamour for both risk- and financially oriented reinsurance solutions. This state of affairs is particularly evident in

(-EUR 178.0 million), producing earnings per share of EUR 2.75 (-EUR 1.48).

the United States, where the insurance industry suffered marked erosion of its capital base.

In view of its special focus on the needs of its clients, our US subsidiary Hannover Life Re America is well placed to act on suitable business opportunities. We are satisfied with the process of integrating the ING life reinsurance business. Various working groups have drawn up their project plans, enabling us now to embark on the implementation phase.

In the United Kingdom we are the leading reinsurer in the enhanced annuities market. Here, as is also the case with the reinsurance of existing pension funds, we continue to see excellent scope for further lucrative expansion. With an eye to our enhanced annuities business, for example, we are planning to enter the US market with suitable partners before the end of 2009.

Figures in EUR million 2009 2008
1.1.–30.6. 1.7.–30.9. +/- previous
year
1.1.–30.9. +/- previous
year
1.7.–30.9. 1.1.–30.9.
Gross written premium 2,169.1 1,097.2 +32.9% 3,266.3 +41.1% 825.3 2,315.4
Net premium earned 1,984.0 976.9 +34.6% 2,961.0 +43.8% 725.8 2,058.6
Net investment income 314.0 119.5 +132.1% 433.5 +110.2% 51.5 206.3
Operating profit/loss (EBIT) 266.1 65.3 331.4 5.9 93.2
Group net income (loss) 212.5 49.2 261.7 (3.5) 61.4
Earnings per share in EUR 1.76 0.41 2.17 (0.03) 0.51
Retention 91.6% 89.4% 90.8% 88.8% 89.3%
EBIT margin 1) 13.4% 6.7% 11.2% 0.8% 4.5%

Key figures for life and health reinsurance

1) Operating profit/loss (EBIT)/net premium earned

Gross written premium increased by 41.1% as at 30 September 2009 to EUR 3.3 billion (EUR 2.3 billion) on account of the acquisition of the ING life reinsurance portfolio as well as brisk organic growth. At constant exchange rates

growth would have been as high as 43.2%. The level of retained premium rose from 89.3% to 90.8%, while net premium earned climbed by 43.8% to EUR 3.0 billion (EUR 2.1 billion).

Net investment income in life and health reinsurance surged sharply to EUR 433.5 million (EUR 206.3 million). Positive special effects deriving from the reversal of unrealised losses on deposits with US clients again made themselves felt here in the third quarter.

In light of these framework conditions, the operating profit (EBIT) improved considerably to EUR 331.4 million (EUR

Investments

While yields on European government bonds fell slightly in the shorter and longer durations and scarcely any changes were recorded in the medium duration range, yields on US Treasury securities saw a modest decrease overall across all durations. We observed a further reduction in risk premiums for corporate bonds, with favourable implications for the development of the fair values of these instruments in our portfolio, too.

The turmoil on international capital markets only minimally affected our result in the first nine months of 2009. Driven primarily by the positive operating cash flow, our portfolio of assets under own management grew to EUR 21.7 billion, a further increase relative to the volume as at 31 December 2008 (EUR 20.1 billion). Despite a significantly lower interest rate level, ordinary income excluding interest on deposits fell just slightly short of the value in the corresponding period of the previous year at EUR 603.8 million (EUR 627.5 million) – a testament to the fact that we are correct in pursuing an investment policy geared to generating stable ordinary income.

Movements on bond markets led to unrealised gains of EUR 300.3 million in our available-for-sale portfolio of fixedincome securities in the period until 30 September, compared with unrealised gains of EUR 101.7 million as at year93.2 million). The EBIT margin of 11.2% consequently surpassed the target of 6.5% to 7.5%. Group net income climbed to EUR 261.7 million (EUR 61.4 million). This figure includes a non-recurring effect from the ING life reinsurance transaction. Earnings per share amounted to EUR 2.17 (EUR 0.51).

end 2008. This change resulted mainly from price gains on corporate bonds and covered bonds/asset-backed securities and can be attributed largely to the decrease in risk premiums in these markets. The balance of realised gains and losses totalled EUR 67.9 million as at 30 September, as against EUR 77.0 million in the comparable period of the previous year. Along with impairments taken on fixedincome securities of EUR 35.2 million, the volume of writedowns totalling altogether EUR 110.3 million (EUR 433.0 million) was due in large measure (EUR 70.8 million) to alternative investments; of this amount, EUR 47.5 million was attributable to private equity. Unrealised gains on our asset holdings measured at fair value through profit or loss amounted to EUR 135.4 million. This contrasted with unrealised losses of EUR 33.4 million in the corresponding period of the previous year. The improvement was associated chiefly with the reversal of unrealised losses on securities deposits held for our account by US clients.

Our net investment income was more than doubled to EUR 850.5 million (EUR 370.4 million), assisted first and foremost by the improvement in unrealised gains and the substantially reduced volume of write-downs. This figure includes income from interest on deposits, which at EUR 189.2 million was higher than in the comparable period of the previous year (EUR 161.8 million).

Net investment income

Figures in EUR million 2009 2008
1.1.–30.6. 1.7.–30.9. +/- previous
year
1.1.–30.9. +/- previous
year
1.7.–30.9. 1.1.–30.9.
Ordinary investment income 1) 398.8 205.0 -6.7% 603.8 -3.8% 219.7 627.5
Results from participation in
associated companies
(1.5) 1.7 0.1 -97.0% 0.3 4.4
Realised gains/losses 55.5 12.4 67.9 -11.9% (25.3) 77.0
Impairments on investments 93.4 16.9 110.3 -74.5% (302.4) 433.0
Unrealised gains/losses 2) 87.2 48.2 135.4 (18.3) (33.4)
Investment expenses 22.4 13.4 +66.5% 35.8 +5.6% 8.1 33.9
Net investment income from assets
under own management
424.2 237.0 661.2 (134.1) 208.6
Net investment income from funds
withheld
144.9 44.3 -25.5% 189.2 +17.0% 59.5 161.8
Net investment income 569.2 281.3 850.5 (74.7) 370.4

1) Excluding expenses on funds held and contract deposits

2) Portfolio at fair value through profit or loss and trading

Risk report

Overall assessment of the risk situation

As a globally operating reinsurer we are exposed to a diverse spectrum of risks. These risks can potentially have a considerable impact on our assets, financial position and net income. Our risk management system nevertheless ensures that we are able to identify risks in a timely manner and maximise opportunities.

The adverse effects of the financial market crisis have prompted us to enhance and refine the tools already implemented at our company. Despite a modest improvement in the basic conditions prevailing on international capital markets in the third quarter of 2009, the environment still remains uncertain. Overall, though, investments moved in a positive direction.

On account of the financial market crisis and the resulting shortage of capital throughout the worldwide insurance industry, however, demand for reinsurance capacities has grown sharply. Although the recession continues to spread, the effects on our company will likely be limited because the primary impact is on the profitability of undertakings and less on the fixed assets to be insured. The largest individual loss in the financial year to date was winter storm "Klaus" in January 2009.

Based on our currently available insights arrived at from a holistic analysis of the risk situation, we cannot discern any risks that could jeopardise the continued existence of our company in the short or medium term or have a significant, lasting effect on our assets, financial position or net income. Our remarks on risk management at Hannover Re contained in the Annual Report as at 31 December 2008 remain valid and provide detailed insights into organisational aspects and further risk management activities. Supplementary information on our risk management system, and in particular quantitative data on individual risks, is provided in Section 4 of the Notes to this report "Management of technical and financial risks".

Outlook

Based on our strategic orientation and the available market opportunities, we anticipate a favourable business development in both non-life and life/health reinsurance for 2009 in line with our expectations. At constant exchange rates the net premium volume is expected to grow by approximately 30%.

In non-life reinsurance the markets present a very satisfactory picture overall. The price level is broadly commensurate with the risks, although in some segments – most notably US casualty business – further rate increases are needed.

We have identified attractive business opportunities in the area of structured covers, especially with an eye to the anticipated repercussions of Solvency II.

Owing to an above-average claims development in the aviation segment in the year under review, higher prices can be obtained for both loss-affected and loss-free programmes in the currently ongoing round of treaty renewals.

In the future we shall be able to make even better use of our opportunities in China. In October our business licence was extended to include non-life reinsurance. We have already been represented locally since May of last year by a branch for life/health reinsurance business. This increased presence will now enable our clients to access all services from a single source.

All in all, it is our expectation that net premium in non-life reinsurance will show growth of around 20% by year-end. Provided the burden of catastrophe losses and major claims continues to remain within expectations, we are looking to generate a very healthy profit contribution.

The basic business climate in life and health reinsurance is also positive. Here, too, the financial and economic crisis prompted stronger demand for reinsurance and hence provided growth stimuli.

Owing to the acquisition of the ING life reinsurance portfolio effective 1 January 2009, net premium in life and health reinsurance is likely to grow by around 40% for the current year. All in all, we expect the life and health reinsurance business group to deliver a very good profit contribution to total business.

On the investments side the anticipated positive cash flow generated from the technical account should – subject to stable exchange rates – result in further growth in the investment portfolios. In the area of fixed-income securities we continue to stress the high quality and diversification of the portfolio. We shall only contemplate investing in equities again once the market climate is more stable.

In light of our strategic orientation and the available market opportunities in non-life and life/health reinsurance, we expect to post a good result for the full 2009 financial year. Assuming that the burden of catastrophe losses and major claims does not significantly exceed the expected level in non-life reinsurance, and as long as there are no adverse movements on capital markets, we anticipate – allowing for the non-recurring effect from the acquisition of the ING life reinsurance portfolio – a return on equity in excess of 20% and earnings per share of at least EUR 5.75 for the 2009 financial year. Our goal is to pay a dividend of at least EUR 2 per share.

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT

of the Hannover Re Group

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

as at 30 September 2009

Figures in EUR thousand 2009 2008
Assets 30.9. 31.12.
Fixed-income securities – held to maturity 2,920,997 1,475,202
Fixed-income securities – loans and receivables 2,411,652 1,680,857
Fixed-income securities – available for sale 13,743,689 14,482,832
Fixed-income securities – at fair value through profit or loss 227,067 254,528
Equity securities – available for sale 19,987 22,589
Other financial assets – at fair value through profit or loss 89,032 44,654
Real estate 131,036 25,514
Investments in associated companies 126,221 128,680
Other invested assets 527,315 784,421
Short-term investments 1,026,893 807,719
Cash 438,473 430,225
Total investments and cash under own management 21,662,362 20,137,221
Funds held 11,077,6 16 9,776,147
Contract deposits 613,536 288,782
Total investments 33,353,5 14 30,202,150
Reinsurance recoverables on unpaid claims 1,833,919 2,079,168
Reinsurance recoverables on benefit reserve 154,458 159,151
Prepaid reinsurance premium 86,653 29,733
Reinsurance recoverables on other technical reserves 8,635 9,928
Deferred acquisition costs 1,906,904 1,860,783
Accounts receivable 3,200,724 2,801,762
Goodwill 44,247 42,833
Deferred tax assets 570,202 549,146
Other assets 384,887 260,265
Accrued interest and rent 3,828 6,824
41,547,971 38,001,743
Figures in EUR thousand 2009 2008
Liabilities 30.9. 31.12.
Loss and loss adjustment expense reserve 17,429,898 16,932,069
Benefit reserve 7,399,730 5,913,075
Unearned premium reserve 1,709,676 1,333,856
Other technical provisions 138,614 156,996
Funds held 822,070 565,952
Contract deposits 5,312,630 5,146,424
Reinsurance payable 1,132,454 1,236,912
Provisions for pensions 76,339 72,207
Taxes 267,612 201,960
Provision for deferred taxes 1,461,105 1,371,589
Other liabilities 335,784 319,183
Long-term debt and subordinated capital 1,405,295 1,420,027
Total liabilities 37,491,207 34,670,250
Shareholders' equity
Common shares 120,597 120,597
Nominal value 120,597
Conditional capital 60,299
Additional paid-in capital 724,562 724,562
Common shares and additional paid-in capital 845,159 845,159
Cumulative other comprehensive income
Unrealised gains and losses on investments 250,545 113,864
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment (262,192) (247,565)
Other changes in cumulative other comprehensive income 138 (4,577)
Total other comprehensive income (11,509) (138,278)
Retained earnings 2,701,566 2,123,178
Shareholders' equity before minorities 3,535,216 2,830,059
Minority interests 521,548 501,434
Total shareholders' equity 4,056,764 3,331,493
41,547,971 38,001,743

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME

for the period 1 January to 30 September 2009

Figures in EUR thousand 2009 2008
1.7.–30.9. 1.1.–30.9. 1.7.–30.9. 1.1.–30.9.
Gross written premium 2,420,928 7,671,457 1,961,460 6,106,019
Ceded written premium 225,010 591,559 250,806 685,323
Change in gross unearned premium 27,449 (412,702) 38,866 (265,285)
Change in ceded unearned premium 37,051 59,162 (3,117) 6,348
Net premium earned 2,260,4 18 6,726,358 1,746,403 5,161,759
Ordinary investment income 205,007 603,829 219,656 627,510
Profit/loss from investments in associated companies 1,666 131 264 4,413
Income/expense on funds withheld and contract deposits 44,315 189,246 59,469 161,769
Realised gains on investments 42,368 123,454 32,906 204,259
Realised losses on investments 29,945 55,569 58,176 127,230
Unrealised gains and losses on investments 48,203 135,441 (18,279) (33,428)
Total depreciation, impairments and appreciation of investments 16,927 110,311 302,447 432,998
Other investment expenses 13,411 35,770 8,054 33,878
Net investment income 281,276 850,451 (74,661) 370,417
Other technical income 6,430 8,193 256 2,032
Total revenues 2,548,124 7,585,002 1,671,998 5,534,208
Claims and claims expenses 1,561,388 4,715,603 1,348,035 3,652,603
Change in benefit reserve 164,003 493,405 102,936 272,952
Commission and brokerage, change in deferred acquisition costs 481,935 1,395,916 434,433 1,286,848
Other acquisition costs 3,693 10,676 1,639 9,960
Other technical expenses 7,813 25,650 2,472 7,835
Administrative expenses 56,911 177,267 53,017 165,756
Total technical expenses 2,275,743 6,818,517 1,942,532 5,395,954
Other income and expenses (27,641) 78,308 (97,156) (105,730)
Operating profit/loss (EBIT) 244,740 844,793 (367,690) 32,524
Interest on hybrid capital 19,346 57,516 19,435 57,944
Net income before taxes 225,394 787,277 (387,125) (25,420)
Taxes 51,303 175,611 15,541 114,437
Net income (loss) 174,091 611,666 (402,666) (139,857)
thereof
Minority interest in profit and loss 14,715 33,278 (7,649) 2,936
Group net income (loss) 159,376 578,388 (395,017) (142,793)
Earnings per share
Earnings per share in EUR 1.32 4.80 (3.27) (1.18)

Consolidated statement of recognised income and expense

Figures in EUR thousand 2009 2008
1.7.–30.9. 1.1.–30.9. 1.7.–30.9. 1.1.–30.9.
Net income (loss) 174,091 611,666 (402,666) (139,857)
Unrealised gains and losses on investments
Gains (losses) recognised in equity 350,187 130,117 (220,877) (749,653)
Transferred to the consolidated statement of income 7,736 48,711 302,228 351,077
Tax income (expense) (83,769) (37,933) (9,445) 43,594
274,154 140,895 71,906 (354,982)
Currency translation
Gains (losses) recognised in equity (50,231) (12,727) 148,803 16,946
Transferred to the consolidated statement of income (6,635) (6,467) 307 (3,398)
Tax income (expense) (382) 2,780 (15,787) (5,577)
(57,248) (16,414) 133,323 7,971
Changes from the measurement of associated companies
Gains (losses) recognised in equity (4,640) (2,258) (1,423) (3,346)
(4,640) (2,258) (1,423) (3,346)
Other changes
Gains (losses) recognised in equity (2,324) 7,5 13 1,136 503
Tax income (expense) 765 (2,811) (351) (180)
(1,559) 4,702 785 323
Total tax income (expense) (83,386) (37,964) (25,583) 37,837
Income and expense recognised directly in equity after tax 210,707 126,925 204,591 (350,034)
Total recognised income and expense 384,798 738,591 (198,075) (489,891)
thereof
Attributable to minority interests 20,810 33,434 (6,956) (43,328)
Attributable to the Group 363,988 705,157 (191,119) (446,563)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT of changes in shareholders' equity 2009

Figures
in EUR thousand
Common
shares
Additional
paid-in capital
Other reserves
(cumulative other
comprehensive income)
Retained
earnings
Minority
interests
Shareholders'
equity
Currency
translation
Unrealised
gains/
losses
Other
Balance as at 1.1.2008 120,597 724,562 (213,117) 181,395 6,482 2,529,170 572,744 3,921,833
Changes in ownership interest
with no change of control status
117 (1,170) (10,840) 25,580 13,687
Capital increases/additions 39 39
Capital repayments (168) (168)
Total income and expense
recognised after tax
7,365 (311,421) 286 (142,793) (43,328) (489,891)
Dividends paid (277,373) (41,177) (318,550)
Balance as at 30.9.2008 120,597 724,562 (205,635) (131,196) 6,768 2,098,164 5 13,690 3,126,950
Balance as at 1.1.2009 120,597 724,562 (247,565) 113,864 (4,577) 2,123,178 501,434 3,331,493
Capital increases/additions 157 157
Capital repayments (7) (7)
Total income and expense
recognised after tax
(14,627) 136,681 4,715 578,388 33,434 738,591
Dividends paid (13,470) (13,470)
Balance as at 30.9.2009 120,597 724,562 (262,192) 250,545 138 2,701,566 521,548 4,056,764

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT

as at 30 September 2009

Figures in EUR thousand 2009 2008
1.1.–30.9. 1.1.–30.9.
I. Cash flow from operating activities
Net income (loss) 611,666 (139,857)
Appreciation/depreciation 100,600 450,291
Net realised gains and losses on investments (67,885) (77,029)
Amortisation of investments 14,557 (14,420)
Changes in funds held (437,791) (1,475,810)
Net changes in contract deposits (87,395) 1,552,625
Changes in prepaid reinsurance premium (net) 353,733 259,253
Changes in tax assets/provisions for taxes 101,733 (79,961)
Changes in benefit reserve (net) 505,902 312,326
Changes in claims reserves (net) 948,978 769,453
Changes in deferred acquisition costs (31,575) (88,801)
Changes in other technical provisions (19,127) 3,954
Changes in clearing balances (508,262) (374,501)
Changes in other assets and liabilities (net) (251,040) 97,642
Cash flow from operating activities 1,234,094 1,195,165
II. Cash flow from investing activities
Fixed-income securities – held to maturity
Maturities 42,833 11,305
Purchases (43,415)
Fixed-income securities – loans and receivables
Maturities, sales 98,655 57,907
Purchases (724,134) (149,774)
Fixed-income securities – available for sale
Maturities, sales 8,172,054 7,351,007
Purchases (8,734,214) (7,870,794)
Figures in EUR thousand 2009 2008
1.1.–30.9. 1.1.–30.9.
Fixed-income securities – at fair value through profit or loss
Maturities, sales 67,293 28,671
Purchases (9,450) (40,242)
Equity securities – available for sale
Sales 20,931 894,951
Purchases (22,267) (956,538)
Other financial instruments – at fair value through profit or loss
Sales 1,073 63,244
Purchases (123) (69,012)
Other invested assets
Sales 3,866 16,008
Purchases (37,560) (122,990)
Affiliated companies and participating interests
Sales 3,995 586
Purchases (1,266) (3,600)
Real estate
Sales 126
Purchases (46,378) (119)
Short-term investments
Changes (73,702) (99,944)
Other changes (net) 93,181 (28,002)
Cash flow from investing activities (1,188,502) (917,336)
Figures in EUR thousand 2009 2008
1.1.–30.9. 1.1.–30.9.
III. Cash flow from financing activities
Contribution from capital measures 2,599
Payment on capital measures (1,577)
Structural change without loss of control 14,134
Dividends paid (13,470) (318,550)
Proceeds from long-term debts 24 35
Repayment of long-term debts (15,220) (432)
Cash flow from financing activities (30,243) (302,214)
IV. Exchange rate differences on cash (7,101) 980
Change in cash and cash equivalents (I.+II.+III.+IV.) 8,248 (23,405)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 430,225 335,422
Change in cash and cash equivalents according to cash flow statement 8,248 (23,405)
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 438,473 312,017
Income taxes (72,329) (109,298)
Interest paid (95,106) (81,540)

SEGMENTAL REPORT as at 30 September 2009

Hannover Re's segmental report is based on IFRS 8 "Operating Segments" and on the principles set out in German Accounting Standard No. 3 "Segment Reporting" (DRS 3) of the German Standards Council as well as the requirements of DRS 3–20 "Segment Reporting of Insurance Enterprises".

The segments are shown after consolidation of internal transactions within the individual segment, but before consolidation across the segments. This is reported in the "Consolidation" column.

Segmentation of assets

Figures in EUR thousand
Non-life reinsurance
2009 2008
30.9. 31.12.
Assets
Held to maturity 2,524,408 1,262,866
Loans and receivables 2,096,251 1,418,271
Available for sale 9,747,746 11,244,214
At fair value through profit or loss 83,276 145,226
Other invested assets 759,193 871,345
Short-term investments 695,829 654,969
Cash 286,680 324,659
Total investments and cash under own management 16,193,383 15,921,550
Funds held by ceding companies 878,841 789,996
Contract deposits
Total investments 17,072,224 16,711,546
Reinsurance recoverables on unpaid claims 1,697,272 1,975,496
Reinsurance recoverables on benefit reserve
Prepaid reinsurance premium 80,681 23,582
Reinsurance recoverables on other reserves 8,635 9,813
Deferred acquisition costs 361,475 302,229
Accounts receivable 2,146,495 1,976,575
Other assets in the segment 1,625,460 1,187,502
Total 22,992,242 22,186,743
Life and health reinsurance Consolidation Total
2009 2008 2009
2008
2009 2008
30.9. 31.12. 30.9. 31.12. 30.9. 31.12.
99,467 43,058 297,122 169,278 2,920,997 1,475,202
157,463 105,019 157,938 157,567 2,411,652 1,680,857
3,471,214 2,646,643 544,716 614,564 13,763,676 14,505,421
123,151 55,409 109,672 98,547 316,099 299,182
25,379 67,270 784,572 938,615
295,859 148,189 35,205 4,561 1,026,893 807,719
147,752 97,315 4,041 8,251 438,473 430,225
4,320,285 3,162,903 1,148,694 1,052,768 21,662,362 20,137,221
10,201,046 8,988,523 (2,271) (2,372) 11,077,616 9,776,147
613,536 288,782 613,536 288,782
15,134,867 12,440,208 1,146,423 1,050,396 33,353,514 30,202,150
136,647 103,672 1,833,919 2,079,168
154,458 159,151 154,458 159,151
5,972 6,151 86,653 29,733
115 8,635 9,928
1,545,429 1,558,554 1,906,904 1,860,783
1,054,241 825,477 (12) (290) 3,200,724 2,801,762
386,491 336,508 (1,008,787) (664,942) 1,003,164 859,068
18,418,105 15,429,836 137,624 385,164 41,547,971 38,001,743

SEGMENTAL REPORT as at 30 September 2009

Segmentation of technical and other liabilities

Figures in EUR thousand Non-life reinsurance
2009 2008
30.9. 31.12.
Liabilities
Loss and loss adjustment expense reserve 15,477,227 15,376,337
Benefit reserve
Unearned premium reserve 1,622,115 1,250,648
Other technical provisions 90,872 122,923
Funds held under reinsurance contracts 194,899 170,294
Contract deposits 91,932 91,329
Reinsurance payable 826,201 953,518
Long-term liabilities 40,530 43,144
Other liabilities in the segment 1,403,002 1,222,087
Total 19,746,778 19,230,280
Life and health reinsurance Consolidation Total
2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008
30.9. 31.12. 30.9. 31.12. 30.9. 31.12.
1,952,671 1,555,732 17,429,898 16,932,069
7,399,730 5,913,075 7,399,730 5,913,075
87,561 83,208 1,709,676 1,333,856
47,742 34,073 138,614 156,996
629,441 398,039 (2,270) (2,381) 822,070 565,952
5,220,698 5,055,095 5,312,630 5,146,424
306,814 284,223 (561) (829) 1,132,454 1,236,912
1,364,765 1,376,883 1,405,295 1,420,027
1,721,194 1,378,233 (983,356) (635,381) 2,140,840 1,964,939
17,365,851 14,701,678 378,578 738,292 37,491,207 34,670,250

SEGMENTAL REPORT as at 30 September 2009

Segmental statement of income

Figures in EUR thousand Non-life reinsurance
2009 2008
1.1.–30.9. 1.1.–30.9.
Gross written premium 4,405,195 3,791,939
thereof
From insurance business with other segments
From insurance business with external third parties 4,405,195 3,791,939
Net premium earned 3,765,404 3,103,205
Net investment income 379,309 143,088
thereof
Deposit interest and expenses 21,750 19,218
Claims and claims expenses 2,766,040 2,419,459
Change in benefit reserve
Commission and brokerage, change in deferred acquisition costs
and other technical income/expenses
787,387 699,067
Administrative expenses 113,839 115,857
Other income and expenses (433) (97,907)
Operating profit/loss (EBIT) 477,014 (85,997)
Interest on hybrid capital
Net income (loss) before taxes 477,014 (85,997)
Taxes 117,566 94,362
Net income (loss) 359,448 (180,359)
thereof
Minority interest in profit or loss 28,142 (2,355)
Group net income (loss) 331,306 (178,004)
Life and health reinsurance Consolidation Total
2009 2008 2009
2008
2009 2008
1.1.–30.9. 1.1.–30.9. 1.1.–30.9. 1.1.–30.9. 1.1.–30.9. 1.1.–30.9.
3,266,262 2,315,438 (1,358) 7,671,457 6,106,019
1,358 (1,358)
3,266,262 2,314,080 7,671,457 6,106,019
2,960,954 2,058,554 6,726,358 5,161,759
433,503 206,262 37,639 21,067 850,451 370,417
167,494 142,550 2 1 189,246 16 1,769
1,950,066 1,233,759 (503) (615) 4,715,603 3,652,603
493,405 272,952 493,405 272,952
641,097 608,175 (4,435) (4,631) 1,424,049 1,302,611
66,235 51,780 (2,807) (1,881) 177,267 165,756
87,743 (4,998) (9,002) (2,825) 78,308 (105,730)
331,397 93,152 36,382 25,369 844,793 32,524
57,516 57,944 57,516 57,944
331,397 93,152 (21,134) (32,575) 787,277 (25,420)
64,592 26,422 (6,547) (6,347) 175,611 114,437
266,805 66,730 (14,587) (26,228) 611,666 (139,857)
5,136 5,291 33,278 2,936
261,669 61,439 (14,587) (26,228) 578,388 (142,793)

The consolidated investments and the gross written premium are broken down below according to their geographical origin.

Investments
Figures in EUR thousand 2009 2008
30.9. 31.12.
Investments
Germany 6,532,195 6,172,406
United Kingdom 1,305,166 1,134,915
France 1,684,121 1,628,884
Other 3,692,661 3,167,276
Europe 13,214,143 12,103,481
USA 5,883,057 5,812,077
Other 677,422 695,394
North America 6,560,479 6,507,471
Asia 472,179 426,485
Australia 867,853 664,541
Australasia 1,340,032 1,091,026
Africa 391,360 230,475
Other 156,348 204,768
Total 21,662,362 20,137,221

Gross written premium

Figures in EUR thousand 2009 2008
1.1.–30.9. 1.1.–30.9.
Gross written premium
Germany 1,058,290 995,187
United Kingdom 1,326,878 1,075,557
France 389,365 298,873
Other 924,273 968,125
Europe 3,698,806 3,337,742
USA 2,147,849 1,282,129
Other 291,438 269,336
North America 2,439,287 1,551,465
Asia 601,087 464,197
Australia 287,779 331,109
Australasia 888,866 795,306
Africa 254,064 184,252
Other 390,434 237,254
Total 7,671,457 6,106,019

NOTES

1. General reporting principles

The parent company Hannover Rückversicherung AG ("Hannover Re") and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the "Hannover Re Group") belong to Talanx AG, which in turn is wholly owned by HDI Haftpflichtverband der Deutschen Industrie V.a.G. (HDI). Hannover Re is obliged to prepare a consolidated financial statement and group management report in accordance with § 290 German Commercial Code (HGB). Furthermore, HDI is required by §§ 341 i et seq. German Commercial Code (HGB) to prepare consolidated annual accounts that include the annual financial statements of Hannover Re and its subsidiaries.

The consolidated financial statement of Hannover Re was drawn up in compliance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) that are to be used within the European Union. This also applies to all figures provided in this report for previous periods. Since 2002 the standards adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) have been referred to as IFRS; the standards dating from earlier years still bear the name "International Accounting Standards (IAS)". Standards are cited in our Notes accordingly; unless the Notes make explicit reference to a particular standard, both terms are used synonymously.

The consolidated quarterly financial report has been compiled in accordance with IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting". As provided for by IAS 34.41, in our preparation of the consolidated quarterly financial statement, consisting of the consolidated balance sheet, consolidated statement of income, consolidated statement of recognised income and expense, consolidated cash flow statement, consolidated statement of changes in shareholders' equity and selected explanatory notes, we draw on estimates and assumptions to a greater extent than is the case with the annual financial reporting. This can have implications for items in the balance sheet and the statement of income as well as for other financial obligations. Although the estimates are always based on realistic premises, they are of course subject to uncertainties that may be reflected accordingly in the result. Losses from natural disasters and other catastrophic losses impact the result of the reporting period in which they occur. Furthermore, belatedly reported claims for major loss events can also lead to substantial fluctuations in individual quarterly results. Gains and losses on the disposal of investments are accounted for in the quarter in which the investments are sold.

The present consolidated quarterly financial statement was prepared by the Executive Board at its meeting on 19 October 2009 and released for publication.

2. Accounting principles including major accounting policies

The quarterly accounts of the consolidated companies included in the consolidated financial statement were drawn up as at 30 September 2009.

All standards adopted by the IASB as at 30 September 2009 with binding effect for the reporting period have been observed in the consolidated financial statement.

New accounting standards or accounting standards applied for the first time

The revised IAS 1 (rev. 2007) "Presentation of Financial Statements" is aimed at improving users' ability to analyse and compare the information given in financial statements. Hannover Re applied the standard for the first time in the first quarter of 2009. A central element of IAS 1 (rev. 2007) is the modified presentation of the total comprehensive income of the reporting period, which is composed of the profit or loss for the said reporting period as well as other comprehensive income and expenses recognised directly in equity. The significant change in IAS 1 (rev. 2007) lies in the clear separation between changes in other comprehensive income resulting from transactions with owners in their capacity as such and non-owner changes in equity. Non-owner changes in equity must be disclosed in a separate new component of the financial statement, the consolidated statement of recognised income and expense, with only the total shown in

the consolidated statement of changes in shareholders' equity. The tax effects must be disclosed separately in relation to each component of the other comprehensive income. The option – which has not been exercised by Hannover Re – continues to be available to rename individual components of the financial statement and to publish a single statement of income combining the existing consolidated statement of income and the consolidated statement of recognised income and expense.

IFRS 8 "Operating Segments" replaces the previous IAS 14 "Segment Reporting". IFRS 8 requires adoption of the management approach to reporting on the economic position of segments. Under this approach, the segmentation and the disclosures for the segments are based on the information used internally by management for evaluating segment performance and deciding on the allocation of resources. IFRS 8 was applied for the first time in the first quarter of 2009. Hannover Re concluded that it should retain the previously used system of segmentation, since it is regularly used by management to assess the various areas of business and facilitates a transparent presentation of Group net income.

Standards that have not yet entered into force or not yet been applied and changes in standards

In March 2009 the IASB published "Improving Disclosures about Financial Instruments – Amendments to IFRS 7". The amendments principally involve new disclosures concerning fair value measurements. The disclosures concerning fair value measurement are clarified through the adoption of a breakdown for each class of financial instruments – based on a three-level fair value hierarchy taken from US GAAP – and an extended scope of disclosure duties. The amendments must be applied to financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2009, although the provision of comparative disclosures for the previous reporting period is not required in the first year of application. Hannover Re will apply the amendments, which are likely to be ratified by the European Union in the fourth quarter of 2009, for the first time to the consolidated financial statement as at 31 December 2009.

As at the balance sheet date Hannover Re did not avail itself of the facilities offered by the amendments to "IAS 39 & IFRS 7 – Reclassification of Financial Assets", which entered into force in October 2008, regarding the reclassification and measurement of selected financial instruments. In February 2008 the amendments to IAS 32 and IAS 1 "Puttable Financial Instruments and Obligations arising on Liquidation" were published. Application of the amendments is mandatory from 1 January 2009 onwards. The amendment of IAS 1 refers to revised disclosure requirements applicable to puttable financial instruments and obligations arising on liquidation. The revised version of IAS 32 permits the balance sheet classification of puttable financial instruments as equity in the future under certain conditions. Particularly given the fact that minority interests in partnerships will continue to be recognised as a financial liability in the consolidated financial statement, the amendment is of no practical significance to the consolidated financial statement.

In January 2008 the IASB published the revised versions of IFRS 3 "Business Combinations" and IAS 27 "Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements". The new provisions primarily cover the balance sheet recognition of minority interests, measurement issues in connection with successive acquisition, changes in a participating interest with or without a loss of control and adjustments to acquisition costs depending upon future events and their effects on goodwill. Since the amendments are to be applied prospectively to financial years beginning on or after 1 July 2009, implications for Hannover Re can only arise in connection with future acquisitions.

In January 2008 and June 2009 the IASB published the amendments to IFRS 2 "Share-based Payment – Vesting Conditions and Cancellations" and "Group Cash-settled Share-based Payment Transactions" in order to clarify a number of rules governing certain share-based payment schemes. The amendments to the standard are applicable to financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2009 and 1 January 2010 respectively. The amendment of January 2008 has no implications for Hannover Re. The possible implications of the amendment of IFRS 2 in June 2009, which had not been ratified by the European Union as at the balance sheet date, are currently under review by Hannover Re.

We would also refer to the relevant information in the consolidated financial statement as at 31 December 2008.

3. Consolidated companies and consolidation principles

Consolidated companies

On 20 February 2009 Hannover Re completed the acquisition of the US ING individual life reinsurance portfolio under a reinsurance and asset purchase transaction with Scottish Re Group Limited, Hamilton, Bermuda, through its subsidiaries Hannover Life Reassurance Company of America, Orlando (HLRUS), and Hannover Life Reassurance (Ireland) Ltd., Dublin (HLRIr). Within the scope of the transaction the two aforementioned companies assumed all technical liabilities associated with this portfolio and, in return, received assets to fund the said liabilities. The reinsurance contracts were concluded effective 1 January 2009; no purchase price was paid.

In addition to the materialisation of the reinsurance contracts, HLRUS acquired the infrastructure and operating assets needed to administer the life reinsurance business in North America for a purchase price of EUR 12.9 million. The infrastructure mainly encompasses the IT systems for administration and quotation of the business. A portion of the workforce was consequently also taken over from the seller.

In accordance with the requirements of IFRS 3 "Business Combinations" Hannover Re recognises this acquisition as a business combination since the reinsurance contracts and the systems needed for their administration in conjunction with the assumed workforce are to be considered a separate and independent business for the purposes of IFRS 3.

The acquired business was included in the consolidated financial statement for the first time as at 1 January 2009, since the significant part of the economic risks and benefits was apportionable to Hannover Re from this date onwards when the reinsurance transactions acquired contractual force. For the purpose of first-time consolidation, assumptions and estimations based on forecasts of future cash flows were in some cases used to establish the fair values of the acquired assets and liabilities within the framework of appropriate measurement methods. The acquired business was therefore included in the consolidated financial statement on a provisional basis, using the best available information as at the balance sheet date. Fresh insights in future reporting periods may, however, necessitate adjustments.

In connection with the acquisition of the life reinsurance portfolio, an intangible asset of EUR 90.1 million was carried in accordance with IFRS 4 in conjunction with the standards of US GAAP relevant to the recognition of items of the technical account; this amount represents the present value of future cash flows from the assumed reinsurance contracts (known as the "present value of future profits/PVFP" or "value of business acquired/VOBA"). The PVFP is initially recognised at fair value on the basis of generally accepted actuarial measurement methods, while in the subsequent periods scheduled amortisation is taken on the PVFP over the period of the underlying reinsurance contracts in proportion to the future premium income. In addition, the intangible asset is regularly tested for impairment.

The assets and liabilities of the acquired business at the time of initial consolidation are shown below.

Figures in EUR thousand 1.1.2009
Assets
Fixed-income securities – available for sale 130,348
Cash 104,292
Funds held by ceding companies 753,714
Reinsurance recoverables on benefit reserve 26,897
Deferred tax assets 8,691
PVFP 90,052
Other assets 14,309
1,128,303
Liabilities
Benefit reserve 1,011,989
Provision for deferred taxes 11,257
Other liabilities 24,831
1,048,077
Net assets 80,226

Assets and liabilities of the acquired business

Allowing for all fair values consolidated for the first time with respect to the recognised, identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities, the capital consolidation gave rise to negative goodwill of EUR 80.2 million after tax. This was recognised immediately in the statement of income as required by IFRS 3.56. In accordance with the provisions of IFRS 3 as applicable to this reinsurance and asset purchase transaction, the directly allocable incidental costs of the entire transaction – including, for example, fees for consulting and auditing services rendered by third parties – are included in the acquisition costs. The incidental costs, the final amount of which will probably be definitively established in the course of the fourth quarter of 2009, will total around EUR 10.0 million. As at 30 September 2009, as has been the case to date, the negative goodwill was recognised under other operating income and the incidental costs under other operating expenses in the consolidated statement of income.

The gross written premium of the acquired business amounted to EUR 606.4 million from the date of initial consolidation until the balance sheet date. A net profit of EUR 58.2 million was booked for the same period from the acquired business. This figure does not include the other operating income from the reversal of the negative goodwill.

Capital consolidation

The capital consolidation complies with the standards of IAS 27 "Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements". Subsidiaries are consolidated as soon as Hannover Re acquires a majority voting interest or de facto controlling influence. The capital consolidation is based on the revaluation method. Under the "purchase accounting" method the purchase costs of the parent company are netted with the proportionate shareholders' equity of the subsidiary at the time when it is first included in the consolidated financial statement after the revaluation of all assets and liabilities. After recognition of all acquired intangible assets that in accordance with IFRS 3 "Business Combinations" are to be accounted for separately from goodwill, the difference between the revalued shareholders' equity of the subsidiary and the purchase price is recognised as goodwill. Under IFRS 3 scheduled amortisation is not taken on goodwill. Instead, unscheduled amortisation is taken where necessary on the basis of regular impairment tests. Immaterial and negative goodwill are recognised in the statement of income in the year of their occurrence.

Companies over which Hannover Re is able to exercise a controlling influence ("associated companies") are normally consolidated "at equity" with the proportion of the shareholders' equity attributable to the Group. A controlling influence is presumed to exist if a company belonging to the Hannover Re Group directly or indirectly holds at least 20% – but no more than 50% – of the voting rights. Income from investments in associated companies is recognised separately in the consolidated statement of income.

Where minority interests in shareholders' equity exist, such interests are reported separately within Group shareholders' equity in accordance with IAS 1 "Presentation of Financial Statements". The minority interest in the result is a component of net income and is shown separately as a "thereof" note following net income. As at 30 September 2009 it amounted to EUR 33.3 million (EUR 2.9 million).

Debt consolidation

Receivables and liabilities between the companies included in the consolidated financial statement were offset against each other.

Consolidation of expenses and profit

The effects of business transactions within the Group were eliminated.

Consolidation of special purpose entities

With the aim of transferring to the capital market peak natural catastrophe exposures deriving from severe European windstorm events, Hannover Re issued a catastrophe ("CAT") bond that can be traded on a secondary market for the second time in July 2009. The CAT bond, which has a volume of EUR 150 million, was placed with institutional investors from Europe and North America by Eurus II Ltd., a special purpose entity domiciled in the Cayman Islands. Hannover Re does not exercise a controlling influence over the special purpose entity. Under IFRS this transaction is to be recognised as a financial instrument. Pursuant to IAS 39.9 the contract gives rise to a derivative, the fair value of which as at 30 September 2009 was EUR 0.7 million and which we recognised under other liabilities as at the balance sheet date.

With effect from 1 January 2009 Hannover Re again used the capital market to obtain underwriting capacity for catastrophe risks. The "K5" transaction, which ended as per the contractual agreement on 31 December 2008, was replaced by the successor transaction "K6". The volume of "K6" was equivalent to EUR 120.3 million as at the balance sheet date. This securitisation, which was again placed with institutional investors in North America, Europe and Asia, involves a quota share cession on worldwide natural catastrophe business as well as aviation and marine risks. As with the "K3" to "K5" transactions, Kaith Re Ltd., a special purpose entity domiciled in Bermuda, is being used for the securitisation. The planned term of the transaction runs until 31 December 2011. In addition, Hannover Re uses the special purpose entity Kaith Re Ltd. for various retrocessions of its traditional covers to institutional investors. In accordance with SIC–12 Kaith Re Ltd. is included in the consolidated financial statement.

In 2007 the Hannover Re Group transferred risks from reinsurance recoverables to the capital market. By means of this securitisation, which has a term of five years, the default risk associated with reinsurance recoverables is reduced. The portfolio of recoverables underlying the transaction has a nominal value of EUR 1.0 billion and is comprised of exposures to retrocessionaires. The securities serving as collateral are issued through the special purpose entity Merlin CDO I B.V. A payment to Hannover Re is triggered by the insolvency of one or more retrocessionaires as soon as Hannover Re's contractually defined cumulative deductible of EUR 60.0 million over the term of the contract is exceeded. As at the balance sheet date Hannover Re had purchased securitisations issued by Merlin with a nominal value of altogether EUR 33.9 million (31 December 2008: EUR 10.5 million) on the secondary market, which it holds in its asset portfolio. Hannover Re does not derive the majority of the economic benefits or risks arising out of the special purpose entity's activities through any of its business relations. Pursuant to IAS 39.9 the transaction gives rise to a derivative, the fair value of which as at 30 September 2009 was EUR 18.9 million (EUR 29.6 million) and which we recognised under other financial assets at fair value through profit or loss as at the balance sheet date.

4. Management of technical and financial risks

4.1 Technical risks

The reserving risk is a material technical risk that derives from the underreserving of claims. Loss reserves are determined using actuarial methods, primarily based on information provided by our cedants, and supplemented as necessary by additional reserves established on the basis of our own loss assessments. Furthermore, we constitute an IBNR (incurred but not reported) reserve for losses that have already occurred but have not yet been reported to us. Annual audits performed by external actuaries and accountancy firms play an important part in assuring the quality of our own calculations with regard to the adequacy of reserve levels.

The risk of losses exceeding premiums refers to the risk that the initially calculated premiums may not suffice to make indemnification payments and meet long-term benefit commitments in the required amount. The combined ratio in nonlife reinsurance is tracked over time in order to monitor the risk of losses exceeding premiums:

Figures in % Q3 20092) 20082) 20072) 20062) 2005 2004 20031) 20021) 20011) 20001) 19991)
Combined ratio
(non-life reinsurance)
96.8 95.4 99.7 100.8 112.8 97.2 96.0 96.3 116.5 107.8 111.1
thereof
catastrophe losses 3)
5.3 10.7 6.3 2.3 26.3 8.3 1.5 5.2 23.0 3.7 11.4

Combined and catastrophe loss ratio over the past ten years

1) Based on figures reported in accordance with US GAAP

2) Figures from 2006 onwards in accordance with new segmentation 3) Natural catastrophes and other man-made major losses > EUR 5 million gross for the share of the Hannover Re Group as a percentage of net premium earned

In life and health reinsurance, analogously to non-life reinsurance, we similarly calculate the reserves in accordance with actuarial principles using secure biometric actuarial bases and with the aid of portfolio information provided by our clients. Biometric risks refer to all risks directly connected with the life of an insured person, such as miscalculation of mortality, life expectancy and the probability of disability. A key quantitative tool of our value-based management and risk management in the area of life and health reinsurance is the European Embedded Value (EEV). The EEV is a ratio used to evaluate life insurance and reinsurance business. It is comprised of the value of in-force business and the corresponding capital. Since the 2006 financial year the EEV has been calculated on a market-consistent basis. This Market Consistent Embedded Value (MCEV) is to be established in future on the basis of the principles of the CFO Forum published in June 2008. The MCEV for 2008 was published on our Internet website at the same time as the quarterly financial report for the first quarter of 2009.

Bad debt risks are relevant to our company because the business that we accept is not always fully retained, but instead some portions are retroceded. Hannover Re counters the default risk by carefully selecting our retrocessionaires with the aid of an interdepartmental Security Committee. The Security Committee continuously monitors the credit status of retrocessionaires and approves measures where necessary to secure receivables. Depending on the type and expected run-off duration of the reinsured business, the selection of reinsurers takes account not only of the minimum ratings of the leading rating agencies but also internal and external expert assessments. In terms of the Hannover Re Group's major companies, EUR 302.5 million (9.5%) of our accounts receivable from reinsurance business in an amount of EUR 3,200.7 million were older than 90 days as at the balance sheet date. The average default rate over the past three years was 0.2%.

4.2 Market risks

Risks in the investment sector consist principally of market risks (share price, interest rate, real estate and currency risks as well as credit spread risk). Credit risks are also of relevance to our company. The "value at risk" (VaR) is a vital quantitative management tool used for monitoring market price risks. Currency risks are also of considerable importance to an internationally operating reinsurance enterprise that writes a large proportion of its business in foreign currencies. These risks are, however, largely counterbalanced through rigorous adherence to the principle of matching currency coverage. Interest rate risks refer to an unfavourable change in the value of financial assets held in the portfolio due to changes in the market interest rate level. Declining market yields lead to increases and, conversely, rising market yields to decreases in the fair value of fixed-income securities portfolios. Our strategy is focused on matching cash flows on the assets and liabilities sides as closely as possible. The quantitative basis for this strategy is provided by our dynamic financial analysis model as well as a broad diversity of value at risk calculations. In addition, tightly defined tactical duration ranges are put in place, the parameters for which are directly linked to risk-carrying capacity. Share price risks derive from unfavourable changes in the value of equities and equity or index derivatives held in the portfolio. We reduce these risks through purposeful diversification across various sectors and regions.

Portfolio Scenario Portfolio change based on
fair value in EUR million
Fixed-income securities1) Yield increase +50 basis points (281.5)
Yield increase +100 basis points (553.4)
Yield decrease -50 basis points 289.8
Yield decrease -100 basis points 589.1
Fair value as at 30.9.2009 13,743.7
Equity securities Share prices
-10%
(2.0)
Share prices
-20%
(4.0)
Share prices
+10%
2.0
Share prices
+20%
4.0
Fair value as at 30.9.2009 20.0

Scenarios for changes in the fair value of our securities as at the balance sheet date

1) Available for sale

Credit risks may arise out of a failure to pay (interest and/or capital repayment) or a change in the credit status (rating downgrade) of issuers of securities. Regular credit assessment on the basis of our defined quality criteria is a fundamental element of risk monitoring.

Rating structure of our fixed-income securities 1)

Government bonds Securities issued by semi
governmental entities
Corporate bonds Covered bonds/
asset-backed securities
in % in EUR million in % in EUR million in % in EUR million in % in EUR million
AAA 86.0 4,802.1 58.4 3,200.8 4.6 228.1 80.0 2,619.0
AA 5.5 305.0 36.8 2,017.2 18.3 907.5 13.1 429.2
A 5.8 326.7 3.9 213.9 54.2 2,692.5 0.9 28.5
BBB 2.4 133.4 0.5 27.6 15.7 779.5 1.5 48.1
< BBB 0.3 15.0 0.4 22.1 7.2 358.2 4.5 149.0
Total 100.0 5,582.2 100.0 5,481.6 100.0 4,965.8 100.0 3,273.8

1) Securities held through investment funds are recognised pro rata with their corresponding individual ratings

The liquidity risk refers to the risk that it may not be possible to sell holdings or close open positions due to the illiquidity of the markets – or to do so only with delays or price markdowns – as well as the risk that the traded volumes influence the markets in question. Regular liquidity planning and a liquid asset structure ensure that Hannover Re is able to make the necessary payments at all times. The spread of investments across the various liquidity classes is included in the reporting and controlled by limits and thresholds.

Weighting of major asset classes 1)

Figures in % Parameter as per
investment guidelines
30.9.2009
Bonds (direct holdings and investment funds) at least 50.0 89.0
Listed equities (direct holdings and investment funds) at most 17.5 0.1
Real estate at most 5.0 0.9

1) Calculated on a fair value basis

For further explanatory remarks please see the risk report on page 9 of the present quarterly financial report as well as our comments in the Group Annual Report 2008.

5. Notes on the individual items of the balance sheet and statement of income

5.1 Investments including income and expenses

Investments are classified and measured in accordance with IAS 39 "Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement". Hannover Re Group classifies investments according to the following categories: held to maturity, loans and receivables, financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, held for trading and available for sale. The allocation and measurement of investments are determined by the investment intent.

Fixed-income securities classified as held to maturity as well as loans and receivables originated by the entity that are not listed on an active market or sold at short notice are measured at purchase cost – i.e. fair value as at purchase date including directly allocable transaction costs – plus amortised cost. The amortised cost derives from the difference between the nominal value and purchase cost and is spread over the time to maturity of the fixed-income securities.

Fixed-income securities classified as available for sale are measured at fair value. The difference between the fair value and amortised cost is recognised outside the statement of income until realisation. Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and securities held for trading are measured at fair value. The difference between the fair value and amortised cost is recognised in the statement of income.

Securities whose fair value falls significantly or permanently below purchase cost are written down to current value and recognised in the statement of income.

The investments also include investments in associated companies, real estate used by third parties (investment property), short-term investments, cash and funds held. The other investments primarily consist of shares in private equity limited partnerships.

For further details we would refer to the relevant information in the consolidated financial statement as at 31 December 2008.

Maturities of the fixed-income and variable-yield securities

Figures in EUR thousand 2009 2008
30.9. 30.9. 31.12. 31.12.
Cost or
amortised cost1)
Fair value Cost or
amortised cost1)
Fair value
Held to maturity
due in one year 118,610 128,292 12,087 9,803
due after one through two years 231,190 241,448 29,736 30,260
due after two through three years 383,215 399,796 197,804 206,450
due after three through four years 626,725 661,227 255,693 267,561
due after four through five years 218,249 227,294 297,477 304,497
due after five through ten years 1,325,733 1,395,780 673,498 728,460
due after ten years 17,275 17,016 8,907 8,978
Total 2,920,997 3,070,853 1,475,202 1,556,009
Loans and receivables
due in one year 171,330 171,076 71,859 72,140
due after one through two years 87,645 89,912 136,024 136,654
due after two through three years 13,827 13,990 82,013 83,086
due after three through four years 110,109 111,945 9,898 9,873
due after four through five years 366,017 372,086 198,037 203,531
due after five through ten years 1,465,505 1,508,007 970,241 996,374
due after ten years 197,219 197,218 212,785 209,757
Total 2,411,652 2,464,234 1,680,857 1,711,415
Available for sale
due in one year 2) 3,648,326 3,658,812 3,496,170 3,473,225
due after one through two years 1,494,126 1,536,606 1,947,238 1,966,672
due after two through three years 1,642,503 1,685,040 1,725,197 1,751,528
due after three through four years 1,6 17,711 1,677,512 1,217,321 1,239,933
due after four through five years 1,831,638 1,877,367 1,867,138 1,933,328
due after five through ten years 3,255,404 3,338,786 4,021,163 4,059,484
due after ten years 1,419,011 1,434,932 1,344,802 1,296,606
Total 14,908,719 15,209,055 15,619,029 15,720,776
Financial assets at fair value through
profit or loss
due in one year 42,339 42,339 68,553 65,907
due after one through two years 36,976 36,976 4,788 4,991
due after two through three years 29,477 29,477 71,132 70,476
due after three through four years 43,127 44,700 641 626
due after four through five years 11,663 11,663 56,687 58,560
due after five through ten years 42,727 42,727 34,675 34,529
due after ten years 19,185 19,185 23,373 19,439
Total 225,494 227,067 259,849 254,528

1) Including accrued interest

2) Including short-term investments and cash

The stated maturities may in individual cases diverge from the contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without penalty.

Floating-rate bonds (also known as "floaters") are shown under the maturities due in one year and constitute our interestrelated, within-the-year reinvestment risk.

Amortised cost, unrealised gains and losses and accrued interest on the portfolio of investments classified as held to maturity as well as its fair value

30.9.2009
Figures in EUR thousand Cost or
amortised cost
Unrealised
gains
losses Accrued
interest
Fair value
Investments held to maturity
Fixed-income securities
Government debt securities of
EU member states
323,465 6,229 478 5,254 334,470
US treasury notes 343,394 39,467 539 4,378 386,700
Other foreign government
debt securities
12,833 796 95 13,724
Debt securities issued by
semi-governmental entities
679,592 34,689 1,685 10,081 722,677
Corporate securities 554,280 26,528 1,197 8,432 588,043
Covered bonds/
asset-backed securities
960,364 50,691 4,645 18,829 1,025,239
Total 2,873,928 158,400 8,544 47,069 3,070,853

31.12.2008

Figures in EUR thousand Cost or
amortised cost
Unrealised
gains
losses Accrued
interest
Fair value
Investments held to maturity
Fixed-income securities
Government debt securities
of EU member states
41,342 3,181 641 45,164
US treasury notes 341,902 64,196 2,775 408,873
Other foreign government
debt securities
14,268 969 22 15,259
Debt securities issued by
semi-governmental entities
432,412 21,532 886 8,797 461,855
Corporate securities 384,156 6,033 14,518 9,142 384,813
Covered bonds/
asset-backed securities
234,601 1,390 1,090 5,144 240,045
Total 1,448,681 97,301 16,494 26,521 1,556,009

Hannover Re reclassified fixed-income securities at fair values of altogether EUR 1.5 billion from the category of available for sale to held to maturity. The securities gave rise to cumulative unrealised losses of EUR 9.7 million, which as a consequence of reclassification are to be amortised in income over the residual times to maturity of the instruments. These securities are permanently available to the relevant companies of the Hannover Re Group in due consideration of cash flow projections. The ability to hold them until maturity enabled the companies to reduce balance sheet volatility.

Amortised cost, unrealised gains and losses and accrued interest on loans and receivables as well as their fair value

30.9.2009
Figures in EUR thousand Cost or
amortised cost
Unrealised
gains
losses Accrued
interest
Fair value
Loans and receivables
Government debt securities
of EU member states
79,476 1,831 358 492 81,441
Debt securities issued by
semi-governmental entities
826,554 12,169 1,114 6,488 844,097
Corporate securities 611,219 21,920 3,048 11,923 642,014
Covered bonds/
asset-backed securities
606,978 22,982 1,800 9,800 637,960
Other 202,331 56,391 258,722
Total 2,326,558 58,902 6,320 85,094 2,464,234

31.12.2008

Figures in EUR thousand Cost or
amortised cost
gains Unrealised
losses
Accrued
interest
Fair value
Loans and receivables
Government debt securities
of EU member states
29,410 1,228 407 31,045
Debt securities issued by
semi-governmental entities
300,795 7,069 1,045 4,174 310,993
Corporate securities 545,536 12,509 3,005 9,410 564,450
Covered bonds/
asset-backed securities
527,288 20,094 6,292 7,916 549,006
Other 209,102 46,819 255,921
Total 1,612,131 40,900 10,342 68,726 1,711,415

Amortised cost, unrealised gains and losses and accrued interest on the portfolio of investments classified as available for sale as well as its fair value

30.9.2009
Figures in EUR thousand Cost or
amortised cost
Unrealised
gains
losses Accrued
interest
Fair value
Available for sale
Fixed-income securities
Government debt securities
of EU member states
2,144,447 56,078 2,869 36,400 2,234,056
US treasury notes 1,985,096 54,807 1,806 13,032 2,051,129
Other foreign government
debt securities
501,305 8,952 1,077 3,495 512,675
Debt securities issued by
semi-governmental entities
3,775,513 122,554 7,414 61,090 3,951,743
Corporate securities 3,133,870 117,923 48,542 54,618 3,257,869
Covered bonds/
asset-backed securities
1,555,448 65,819 60,889 20,993 1,581,371
From investment funds 158,086 20,037 23,277 154,846
13,253,765 446,170 145,874 189,628 13,743,689
Equity securities
Shares 14,361 3,596 236 17,721
From investment funds 1,743 523 2,266
16,104 4,119 236 19,987
Short-term investments 1,026,220 136 96 633 1,026,893
Total 14,296,089 450,425 146,206 190,261 14,790,569

Amortised cost, unrealised gains and losses and accrued interest on the portfolio of investments classified as available for sale as well as its fair value

31.12.2008
Figures in EUR thousand Cost or
amortised cost
Unrealised
gains
losses Accrued
interest
Fair value
Available for sale
Fixed-income securities
Government debt securities
of EU member states
2,565,205 74,577 2,000 46,936 2,684,718
US treasury notes 1,831,104 136,650 7 15,269 1,983,016
Other foreign government
debt securities
471,278 21,667 1,022 7,694 499,617
Debt securities issued by
semi-governmental entities
3,654,452 156,244 12,446 61,737 3,859,987
Corporate securities 3,219,639 43,884 192,436 64,724 3,135,811
Covered bonds/
asset-backed securities
2,222,092 32,488 121,628 41,675 2,174,627
From investment funds 179,356 11,663 45,963 145,056
14,143,126 477,173 375,502 238,035 14,482,832
Equity securities
Shares 19,711 1,830 734 20,807
From investment funds 1,897 82 197 1,782
21,608 1,912 931 22,589
Short-term investments 806,718 76 925 807,719
Total 14,971,452 479,161 376,433 238,960 15,313,140

Fair value of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss before and after accrued interest as well as accrued interest on such financial assets

30.9.2009
Figures in EUR thousand Fair value before
accrued interest
Accrued
interest
Fair value
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Fixed-income securities
Debt securities of semi-governmental entities 7,066 113 7,179
Corporate securities 122,522 895 123,417
Covered bonds/asset-backed securities 96,051 420 96,471
225,639 1,428 227,067
Other financial assets
Derivatives 89,032 89,032
89,032 89,032
Total 314,671 1,428 316,099
31.12.2008
Figures in EUR thousand Fair value before
accrued interest
Accrued
interest
Fair value
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Fixed-income securities
Other foreign government debt securities 2,577 2,577
Debt securities of semi-governmental entities 7,767 332 8,099
Corporate securities 176,237 3,730 179,967
Covered bonds/asset-backed securities 63,880 5 63,885
250,461 4,067 254,528
Other financial assets
Derivatives 44,654 44,654
44,654 44,654
Total 295,115 4,067 299,182

Derivative financial instruments

Hannover Re's portfolio contained derivative financial instruments as at the balance sheet date in the form of forward exchange contracts that were taken out chiefly to hedge cash flows from reinsurance contracts. The resulting liabilities were recognised under other liabilities. On balance, the changes in the fair value of these instruments produced a charge to investment income of EUR 15.4 million.

Certain reinsurance treaties meet criteria which require application of the prescriptions in IFRS 4.7 to 4.9 governing embedded derivatives. These accounting regulations require that derivatives embedded in reinsurance contracts be separated from the underlying insurance contract ("host contract") according to the conditions specified in IFRS 4 and IAS 39 and recognised separately at fair value in accordance with IAS 39. Fluctuations in the fair value of the derivative components are to be recognised in income in subsequent periods.

On this basis Hannover Re reported as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss technical derivatives in an amount of EUR 89.0 million as at 30 September 2009 (31 December 2008: EUR 44.7 million) that were separated from the underlying transaction and measured at fair value.

In addition, liabilities from derivatives in connection with the technical account totalling EUR 4.5 million (31 December 2008: EUR 91.2 million) were recognised under other liabilities.

Of the derivatives carried on the assets side fair values of EUR 60.6 million (31 December 2008: none) and of the derivatives recognised on the liabilities side fair values of EUR 1.7 million (31 December 2008: EUR 89.1 million) were attributable as at the balance sheet date to derivatives embedded in "modified coinsurance" and "coinsurance funds withheld" (ModCo) reinsurance treaties.

Within the scope of the accounting of ModCo reinsurance treaties, under which securities deposits are held by the ceding companies and payments rendered on the basis of the income from certain securities of the ceding company, the interest-rate risk elements are clearly and closely related to the underlying reinsurance arrangements. Embedded derivatives consequently result solely from the credit risk of the underlying securities portfolio. Hannover Re calculates the fair value of the embedded derivatives in ModCo treaties using the market information available on the valuation date on the basis of a credit spread method. Under this method the derivative is valued at zero on the date when the contract commences and its value then fluctuates over time according to changes in the credit spreads of the securities.

The sharp decrease in credit spreads during the year gave rise to an improvement in investment income from the ModCo derivatives of EUR 153.5 million before taxes as at 30 September 2009 (30 September 2008: charge of EUR 30.0 million).

Investment income

Figures in EUR thousand 2009 2008
30.9. 30.9.
Real estate 1,606 1,051
Dividends 2,592 41,505
Interest income on investments 594,403 536,655
Other investment income 5,228 48,299
Ordinary investment income 603,829 627,510
Profit or loss on shares in associated companies 131 4,413
Realised gains on investments 123,454 204,259
Realised losses on investments 55,569 127,230
Unrealised gains and losses on investments 135,441 (33,428)
Depreciation on real estate 994 365
Impairments/depreciation on equity securities 3,327 355,329
Impairments on fixed-income securities 35,171 77,304
Impairments on participating interests and other financial assets 70,819
Other investment expenses 35,770 33,878
Net income from assets under own management 661,205 208,648
Interest income on funds withheld and contract deposits 312 ,339 197,785
Interest expense on funds withheld and contract deposits 123,093 36,016
Total investment income 850,451 370,417

Of the impairments totalling EUR 109.8 million, an amount of EUR 70.8 million was attributable to alternative investments. This includes impairments of EUR 47.5 million taken on private equity. Impairments of EUR 35.2 million taken on fixed-income securities related predominantly to structured products. An impairment of EUR 3.3 million was recognised on equities whose fair value had fallen significantly, i.e. by at least 20%, or for a prolonged period, i.e. at least nine months, below acquisition cost. The portfolio did not contain any overdue, unadjusted assets as at the balance sheet date since overdue securities are written down immediately.

Interest income on investments

Figures in EUR thousand 2009 2008
30.9. 30.9.
Fixed-income securities – held to maturity 110,770 43,137
Fixed-income securities – loans and receivables 48,714 38,291
Fixed-income securities – available for sale 396,306 400,898
Financial assets – at fair value through profit or loss 12,053 5,753
Other 26,560 48,576
Total 594,403 536,655

5.2 Staff

The average number of staff at the companies included in the consolidated financial statement of the Hannover Re Group was 1,962 (2008 financial year: 1,790) staff.

As at the balance sheet date altogether 2,053 (1,812) staff were employed by the Hannover Re Group, with 1,023 (963) employed in Germany and 1,030 (849) working for the consolidated Group companies abroad. The number of employees working abroad for the Hannover Re Group increased by altogether 129 as at the balance sheet date as a consequence of the acquisition of the ING life reinsurance portfolio. Please see our explanatory remarks in Section 3 "Consolidated companies and consolidation principles".

5.3 Shareholders' equity and minority interests

Shareholders' equity is shown as a separate component of the financial statement in accordance with IAS 1 "Presentation of Financial Statements" and subject to IAS 32 "Financial Instruments: Disclosure and Presentation" in conjunction with IAS 39 "Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement". The change in shareholders' equity comprises not only the net income deriving from the statement of income but also the changes in the value of asset and liability items not recognised in the statement of income.

The common shares (share capital of the parent company) amount to EUR 120,597,134.00. They are divided into 120,597,134 voting and dividend-bearing registered no-par-value shares. The shares are paid in in full. Each share carries an equal voting right and an equal dividend entitlement.

Minority interests are established in accordance with the shares held by companies outside the Group in the shareholders' equity of the subsidiaries.

In addition, conditional capital of up to EUR 60,299 thousand is available. It can be used to grant shares to holders of convertible bonds and bonds with warrants as well as to holders of participating rights or participating bonds with conversion rights and warrants and has a time limit of 11 May 2011.

5.4 Treasury shares

IAS 1 requires separate disclosure of treasury shares in shareholders' equity. By a resolution of the Annual General Meeting of Hannover Rückversicherung AG adopted on 5 May 2009, the company was authorised until 31 October 2010 to acquire treasury shares of up to 10% of the share capital existing on the date of the resolution.

As part of this year's employee share purchase scheme Hannover Re acquired altogether 26,176 treasury shares during the third quarter of 2009 and delivered them to eligible employees at preferential conditions. These shares are blocked until 31 July 2013. The company was no longer in possession of treasury shares as at the balance sheet date.

5.5 Earnings per share

Earnings per share

2009 2008
1.7.–30.9. 1.1.–30.9. 1.7.–30.9. 1.1.–30.9.
Group net income (in EUR thousand) 159,376 578,389 (395,0 17) (142,793)
Weighted average
of issued shares
120,586,082 120,593,450 120,597,134 120,597,134
Earnings per share (in EUR) 1.32 4.80 (3.27) (1.18)

Neither in the year under review nor in the previous reporting period were there any dilutive effects.

On account of this year's employee share purchase scheme Hannover Re acquired treasury shares in the course of the third quarter of 2009 and sold them to eligible employees. 26,176 treasury shares are not included in the weighted average number of shares pro rata temporis for the period from 3 July to 10 August 2009. For further details please see our comments in Section 5.4 "Treasury shares".

There were no other extraordinary components of income which should have been recognised or disclosed separately in the calculation of the earnings per share.

The earnings per share could potentially be diluted in future through the possible issue of shares or subscription rights from the conditional capital.

6. Transactions with related parties

IAS 24 defines related parties inter alia as parent companies and subsidiaries, subsidiaries of a common parent company, associated companies, legal entities under the influence of management and the management of the company itself. In the period under review the following significant business relations existed with related parties.

With effect from the 1997 financial year onwards all new business and renewals written on the German market have been the responsibility of E+S Rück, while Hannover Re has handled foreign markets. Internal retrocession arrangements ensure that the percentage breakdown of the business applicable to the previously existing underwriting partnership is largely preserved between these companies.

Within the contractually agreed framework AmpegaGerling Asset Management GmbH performs investment and asset management services for Hannover Re and some of its subsidiaries. Assets in special funds are managed by Ampega-Gerling Investment GmbH. AmpegaGerling Immobilien Management GmbH performs services for Hannover Re within the framework of a management contract.

Companies belonging to the Talanx Group granted the Hannover Re Group insurance protection inter alia in the areas of public liability, fire, group accident and business travel collision insurance. In addition, Talanx AG billed Hannover Re and E+S Rück pro rata for the directors' and officers' (D&O) insurance of the Talanx Group. Divisions of Talanx AG also performed services for us in the areas of taxes and general administration. All transactions were effected at usual market conditions.

HDI Haftpflichtverband der Deutschen Industrie V.a.G. (HDI) holds the majority interest in Hannover Re in an unchanged amount of 50.22% through Talanx AG. The Hannover Re Group provides reinsurance protection for the HDI Group. To this extent, numerous underwriting business relations exist with related parties in Germany and abroad that are not included in Hannover Re's consolidation. This includes business both assumed and ceded at usual market conditions. Protection Reinsurance Intermediaries AG grants Hannover Re and E+S Rück a preferential position as reinsurers of ceding companies within the Talanx Group. In addition, Hannover Re and E+S Rück are able to participate in the protection covers on the retention of Group cedants and share in the protection afforded by them.

The major reinsurance relationships with related parties in the period under review are listed in the following table.

Figures in EUR thousand 2009
Premium Underwriting
result
30.9. 30.9.
Business assumed
Non-life reinsurance 265,754 34,063
Life and health reinsurance 249,138 56,338
514,892 90,401
Business ceded
Non-life reinsurance 298 (5,281)
Total 515,190 85,120

Business assumed and ceded in Germany and abroad

Effective 31 December 2008 Hannover Re assumed the life insurance business of a related party that had previously been retroceded to a reinsurer outside the Group by exercising its right of novation. This restructuring gave rise to nonrecurring income of EUR 37.0 million, which is opposed by a technical expense of EUR 36.9 million in connection with the non-Group reinsurer.

7. Other notes

7.1 Contingent liabilities and commitments

Hannover Re has placed three subordinated debts on the European capital markets through its subsidiary Hannover Finance (Luxembourg) S.A. Hannover Re has secured by subordinated guarantee both the debt issued in 2001, the volume of which now stands at EUR 138.1 million, and the debts from financial years 2004 and 2005 in amounts of EUR 750.0 million and EUR 500.0 million respectively. For further details we would refer to the relevant information in the consolidated financial statement as at 31 December 2008.

The guarantees given by Hannover Re for the subordinated debts attach if the issuer in question fails to render payments due under the bonds. The guarantees cover the relevant bond volumes as well as interest due until the repayment dates. Given the fact that interest on the bonds is partly dependent on the capital market rates applicable at the interest payment dates (floating rates), the maximum undiscounted amounts that can be called cannot be estimated with sufficient accuracy. Hannover Re does not have any rights of recourse outside the Group with respect to the guarantee payments.

As security for technical liabilities to our US clients, we have established a master trust in the USA. As at the balance sheet date this master trust amounted to EUR 2,317.4 million (31 December 2008: EUR 2,352.8 million). In addition, we extended further collateral to our cedants in an amount of EUR 227.4 million (31 December 2008: EUR 269.3 million) through so-called "single trust funds".

As part of our business activities we hold collateral available outside the United States in various blocked custody accounts and trust accounts, the total amount of which in relation to the Group's major companies was EUR 1,548.0 million (31 December 2008: EUR 1,388.8 million) as at the balance sheet date.

The securities held in the blocked custody accounts and trust accounts are recognised predominantly as available-for-sale investments.

As security for our technical liabilities, various financial institutions have furnished guarantees for our company in the form of letters of credit. The total amount as at the balance sheet date was EUR 2,613.8 million (31 December 2008: EUR 2,470.9 million).

For liabilities in connection with participating interests in real estate companies and real estate transactions Hannover Re Real Estate Holdings has furnished the usual collateral under such transactions to various banks, the amount of which totalled EUR 78.1 million as at the balance sheet date (31 December 2008: EUR 85.5 million).

Outstanding capital commitments with respect to special investments exist on the part of the Group in the amount of EUR 279.9 million (31 December 2008: EUR 291.1 million). These primarily involve as yet unfulfilled payment obligations from participations entered into in private equity funds and venture capital firms.

By way of declarations dated 11 and 20 November 2008 E+S Rück participated in a counter-guarantee given by the insurance industry in a maximum amount of EUR 8.5 billion for the guarantee put up by the Federal Republic of Germany as part of a rescue package for Hypo Real Estate Holding AG, Munich, and its subsidiaries ("HRE Group"). In this connection the Federal Republic of Germany guarantees repayment of capital and interest to the German Bundesbank, which is to extend a loan to the HRE Group, as well as to the holders of newly issued debentures, through which further funds are to be made available to the HRE Group. The insurance industry assumes a portion of this guarantee amount put up by the federal government through the aforementioned counter-guarantee. The participating insurers are liable severally, but not jointly. E+S Rück's interest in this counter-guarantee is limited to a nominal amount of EUR 11.1 million (rounded). As published in the Federal Gazette, the federal guarantees were extended by one year on 17 March 2009. The counter-guarantee given by the insurance industry therefore now runs until 15 January 2010.

7.2 Events after the end of the quarter

As announced in a press release dated 13 October 2009, the China Insurance Regulatory Commission (CIRC) has approved the expansion of business activities by our Shanghai-based branch, which until now has transacted Chinese life/health reinsurance business. The CIRC issued the branch an appropriate licence at the beginning of October. Going forward, therefore, both business groups – namely life/health reinsurance as well as obligatory and facultative non-life reinsurance across all lines – will be written directly from Shanghai.

Typhoon "Melor", which swept across the south coast of Japan in early October 2009, has caused an estimated market loss of up to EUR 1.0 billion at time of writing. Hannover Re is currently determining its losses for net account, and anticipates an amount in the single-digit million euro range; this is not, however, included in the present quarterly financial statement.

Key exchange rates

1 EUR corresponds to: Mean rate of exchange on the
balance sheet date
Average rate of exchange
2009 2008 2009 2008
30.9. 31.12. 1.1.–30.9. 1.1.–30.9.
AUD 1.6614 2.0257 1.8318 1.6761
BHD 0.5530 0.5312 0.5181 0.5732
CAD 1.5717 1.7160 1.6001 1.5371
CNY 10.0130 9.6090 9.3879 10.6338
GBP 0.9112 0.9600 0.8944 0.7800
HKD 11.3679 10.8323 10.6504 11.8544
KRW 1,726.9112 1,775.0000 1,786.5350 1,550.3000
MYR 5.0766 4.8700 4.8731 4.9692
SEK 10.2135 10.9150 10.6936 9.4508
USD 1.4668 1.3977 1.3740 1.5211
ZAR 10.8873 13.1698 11.7964 11.6326

Hannover Re

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Stefan Schulz

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Investor Relations

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