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Hannover Rueck SE

Investor Presentation May 6, 2020

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Conference Call on Q1/2020 financial results

Hannover, 6 May 2020

1 Group overview 2
2 Property & Casualty reinsurance 6
3 Life & Health reinsurance 11
4 Investments 13
5 Outlook 2020 17
6 Appendix 23

Group net income increased by 2.5% despite impact from Coronavirus RoE well above target

| 1 Group overview | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |

Very strong operating cash flow AuM growth slowed by decrease in valuation reserves and currency translation effects

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

| 1 Group overview | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |

Shareholders' equity slightly down by -0.6% Net income offset by decrease in asset valuation

1 Group overview 2
2 Property & Casualty reinsurance 6
3 Life & Health reinsurance 11
4 Investments 13
5 Outlook 2020 17
6 Appendix 23

Double-digit growth driven by increased demand for reinsurance Underwriting result impacted by reserving for anticipated Coronavirus-related losses

Property & Casualty R/I in m. EUR Q1/2019 Q1/2020 Δ YTD
Gross written premium 4,394 4,986 +13.5%
GWP f/x-adjusted +12.2%
Net premium earned 2,930 3,338 +13.9%
NPE f/x-adjusted +12.9%
Net underwriting result
incl. funds withheld
125 7 -94.3%
Major losses of EUR 284 m. (8.5% of NPE) exceeded budget of
EUR 188 m. for Q1/2020 due to reserving for anticipated
Combined ratio
incl. interest on funds withheld
95.7% 99.8% - Coronavirus-related losses (EUR 220 m.)

Unchanged conservative reserving approach
Net investment income from assets
under own management
223 286 +28.0%
Net investment income supported by favourable ordinary income and
Other income and expenses (14) 11 - increased realised gains

Other income and expenses increased mainly due to positive currency
Operating profit/loss (EBIT) 334 305 -8.9% effects
Tax ratio 28.3% 29.4% -
EBIT margin of 9.1% below target of 10%
Group net income 219 207 -5.4%
Earnings per share (in EUR) 1.82 1.72 -5.3%

Major losses including Coronavirus-related losses exceed the budget for Q1/2020 by EUR 96 m.

1) Up to 2011 claims over EUR 5 m. gross, from 2012 onwards claims over EUR 10 m. gross

Moderate major-loss expenditure apart from Coronavirus-related losses

Moderate major-loss expenditure apart from Coronavirus-related losses
Catastrophe losses1
)
in m. EUR
Date Gross Net
Bushfire, Australia 1 - 31 Jan 23.0 22.4
Hail / Storm, Australia 19 - 20 Jan 26.8 15.1
Storm / Flood, Australia 4 - 13 Feb 17.8 8.5
Storm "Sabine", Europe 9 - 11 Feb 25.2 17.6
4 Natural catastrophes 92.8 63.6
0 Man-made losses 0.0 0.0
4 Major losses 92.8 63.6
Coronavirus-related losses 220.0
Total 283.6

1) Natural catastrophes and other major losses in excess of EUR 10 m. gross Large loss budget 2020: EUR 975 m. thereof EUR 200 m. man-made and EUR 775 m. NatCat

Combined ratio above target due to expected Coronavirus-related losses

Q1/2020: Combined Ratio vs. Target Combined Ratio

1) All lines of Property & Casualty reinsurance except those stated separately

1 Group overview 2
2 Property & Casualty reinsurance 6
3 Life & Health reinsurance 11
4 Investments 13
5 Outlook 2020 17
6 Appendix 23

Net income increased by 24.5% No material impact from Coronavirus pandemic in Q1

Life & Health R/I in m. EUR Q1/2019 Q1/2020 Δ
Gross written premium 1,979 1,989 +0.5%
Net premium earned 1,681 1,753 +4.3%
Net underwriting result
incl. funds withheld
(50) (52) +4.8%
Net investment income from assets
under own management
104 99 -4.5%
Other income and expenses 62 77 +24.1%
Operating profit/loss (EBIT) 116 124 +6.8%
EBIT margin 6.9% 7.1% -
Tax ratio 22.8% 10.5% -
Group net income 89 110 +24.5%
Earnings per share (in EUR) 0.73 0.91 +24.5%
  • YTD
  • GWP f/x-adjusted +0.4%, mainly from Australia and France offsets decreased premium volume from US mortality business due to last years' recaptures
  • NPE f/x-adjusted growth +4.2%
  • US mortality in line with expectations
  • Favourable NII supported by ordinary investment income and realised gains
  • Other income and expenses is mainly the result of strong contribution from deposit accounted treaties of EUR 85 m. (Q1/2019: EUR 61 m. )
  • EBIT growth of 6.8% outperforms 5% target
  • Low tax ratio due to good results from low-tax subsidiaries

1 Group overview 2
2 Property & Casualty reinsurance 6
3 Life & Health reinsurance 11
4 Investments 13
5 Outlook 2020 17
6 Appendix 23

Favourable Return on Investment not impacted by current turmoil Realisations due to sale of selected corporates, semi-governments and real estate

in m. EUR Q1/2019 Q1/2020 RoI
Ordinary investment income1) 326 333 2.8%
Realised gains/losses 22 102 0.9%
Impairments/appreciations & depreciations (17) (29) -0.2%
Change in fair value of financial instruments (through P&L) 27 12 0.1%
Investment expenses (30) (32) -0.3%
NII from assets under own management 328 386 3.2%
NII from funds withheld 71 86
Total net investment income 399 472
Unrealised gains/losses of investments 31 Dec 19
31 Mar 20
On-balance sheet 1,789 1,188
thereof Fixed income AFS 1,356 731
Off-balance sheet 524 575
thereof Fixed income HTM, L&R 233 221
Total 2,314 1,763

1) Incl. results from associated companies

YTD

  • Rise in ordinary income from fixed-income securities, stable results from real estate; weaker returns from private equity investments
  • Realised gains driven by slight de-risking changes in credit allocation and regular portfolio adjustments as well as the disposal of a German real estate investment
  • Stable depreciation on real estate investments; impairments mainly recognised on Ecuadorian government bonds and alternative investment funds
  • Decline in valuation reserves due to significant rise in credit spreads on corporates; partially offset by decreasing minimal-risk yield curves

Ordinary investment income with minor decrease from alternative asset classes Credit profile slightly more defensive; modest re-entry into listed equities

1)

Investment category 2016 2017 2018 2019 Q1/2020
Fixed-income securities 87% 87% 87% 87% 85%
- Governments 28% 30% 35% 35% 36%
- Semi-governments 18% 17% 16% 15% 15%
- Corporates 33% 32% 29% 31% 28%
Investment grade 28% 27% 25% 26% 24%
Non-investment grade 4% 5% 4% 4% 4%
- Pfandbriefe, Covered bonds, ABS 9% 8% 7% 7% 2)
6%
Equities 4% 2% 2% 3% 3%
- Listed equity 2% <1% <1% <1% 1%
- Private equity 2% 2% 2% 2% 2%
Real Assets 5% 5% 6% 5% 5%
Others 1% 1% 1% 2% 2%
Short-term investments & cash 4% 4% 4% 3% 4%
Total market values in bn. EUR 42.3 40.5 42.7 48.2 48.5

Asset allocation Ordinary income split

1) Economic view based on market values without outstanding commitments for Private Equity and Alternative Real Estate as well as fixed-income investments of EUR 1,383.7 m. (EUR 1,429.9 m.) as at 31 March 2020

2) Of which Pfandbriefe and Covered Bonds = 71.6%

3) Before real estate-specific costs. Economic view based on market values as at 31 March 2020

Corporate exposure very well diversified Energy sector represents 5%

Sector split1)

Energy exposure, rating split1)

1) Economic view based on market values as at 31 March 2020

Group overview 2
Property & Casualty reinsurance 6
Life & Health reinsurance 11
Investments 13
Outlook 2020 17
Appendix 23

Target Matrix Guidance for 2020 withdrawn due to uncertain impact from Coronavirus pandemic

Business group Key figures Initial targets for 2020 Q1/2020
Group Return on investment1) ~ 2.7% 3.5%
Return on equity2) ≥ 9.1% 11.5%
Earnings per share growth (y-o-y) ≥ 5% 2.5%
Economic value creation3) ≥ 6.1% n.a.
Solvency ratio4) ≥ 200% 220%-230%
Property & Casualty R/I Gross premium growth5) 3 - 5% 12.2%
Combined ratio6) ≤ 97% 99.8%
EBIT margin7) ≥ 10% 9.1%
xRoCA8) ≥ 2% n.a.
Life & Health R/I Gross premium growth9) 3 - 5% 0.4%
Value of New Business (VNB)10) ≥ EUR 220 m. n.a.
EBIT growth11) ≥ 5% 6.8%
xRoCA8) ≥ 2% n.a.

3) Growth in economic equity + paid dividend; target: 600 bps above 5-year average return of 10-year German government bonds 4) According to our internal capital model and Solvency II requirements as of 31 March 2020, preliminary

5) On average throughout the R/I cycle at constant f/x rates 6) Incl. large loss budget of EUR 975 m.

9) Organic growth only; target: annual average growth over a 3-year period, at constant f/x rates 10) Based on Solvency II principles; pre-tax reporting

11) Annual average growth over a 3-year period

1) Excl. effects from ModCo derivatives; target per 1.1.2020, valid until April 21 2020 2) After tax; target: 900 bps above 5-year average return of 10-year German government bonds

  • 7) EBIT/net premium earned 8) Excess return on allocated economic capital
    -

Acceleration of positive 1/1 renewal trends leading to strong premium growth Risk-adjusted price increase in non-proportional business of 8.3%

860 66 150 1,076 Inforce book up for renewals New/ cancelled/ restructured Price & volume changes on renewed Inforce book after renewals Change in shares: +5.6% Change in price: +4.4% Change in volume: +7.4% +25.1% 2 Jan - 1 Apr 2020 in m. EUR

Underwriting year figures at unchanged f/x rates (31 December 2019) 1) Excluding specialty business mentioned separately

Americas1)

  • Strong increase in premium in North America (+44%)
    • Property business growth mainly driven by increasing primary rates and improved non-prop. pricing
    • Satisfying US Cat XL renewals due to volume growth with long-term relationships at slightly better profitability compared to previous year
  • Very satisfying outcome in the Caribbean and South America

APAC1) - Japan

  • Cat XL
    • Heavy loss burden in 2018 and 2019 led to overall strong rate increases in windstorm and flood, with loss-affected accounts achieving price increases in the range of +40% to +60%
    • Maintained stable market share as terms and conditions are still not at an adequate level
  • Rest: improvement of our market position due to share and volume increases

Aviation & Marine

  • Aviation: positive 1/1 momentum was upheld, allowing us to increase our shares on a number of non-proportional accounts
  • Marine: benefited from improved signings, increased shares and wrote a limited number of offers; reduced our shares on some unfavourable renewals

Agricultural Risks renewals still underway; premium growth thanks to new accounts

Too soon to quantify potential negative impacts due to prevailing uncertainties Coronavirus is mainly expected to impact investment result and P&C reinsurance

• Expected losses for coverage of event cancellations and business interruption, knock-on effects for D&O, E&O, US casualty claims possible • We anticipate losses in Credit & Surety. Given our well diversified portfolio and strong reserving position, we believe the loss burden should remain manageable. • Some negative effects on premium volume 2020 • IFRS and economic capital will probably decline due to an expected decrease in OCI because the negative effect from spread widening is higher than the benefits from reduced risk-free yields. • Solvency 2 ratio is expected to remain above 200% threshold in 2020 • Intend to maintain our general dividend policy • Moderate impact on mortality and morbidity claims expected to date • Pandemic and mortality exposures are subject to regular stress testing in our internal capital model: an increase in mortality rates of 5%1) within the insured population for one year would mean an additional strain in the order of EUR 130 m. for the extreme 200-year pandemic event, we hold capital of EUR 1.04 bn. • Currently only one default (Ecuador) in our portfolio. • Marginal investment in listed equities carries unrealised gains due to entry point during crisis • Decrease in ordinary investment income mainly from alternative investments and inflation linked bonds • Defaults in our credit portfolio are expected to lead to impairments (Q2-Q4) P&C Investments L&H Capitalisation Impact from Coronavirus

1) Applying a 5% mortality increase assumption to the entire population results in a significant increase in deaths among the population, e.g. additional deaths 130k in US, 30k in UK and 50k in Germany.

Reporting categories Volume1 ) Profitability depends on further development of Coronavirus-related losses P&C financial year 2020

Regional
markets
EMEA (incl. CIS)3
)
Americas3
)
APAC3
)
Structured Reinsurance and ILS
Worldwide
markets
Credit, Surety and Political Risks
Facultative Reinsurance
Aviation and Marine
Agricultural Risks

1) In EUR, development in original currencies can be different

2) ++ = well above CoC; + = above CoC; +/- = CoC earned; - = below Cost of Capital (CoC)

3) All lines of business except those stated separately

Currently moderate impact expected from Coronavirus pandemic L&H financial year 2020 Reporting categories Volume1 )

Financial solutions
Longevity
Mortality
Morbidity

1) In EUR, development in original currencies can be different

2) ++ = well above CoC; + = above CoC; +/- = CoC earned; - = below Cost of Capital (CoC)

6 Appendix 23
5 Outlook 2020 17
4 Investments 13
3 Life & Health reinsurance 11
2 Property & Casualty reinsurance 6
1 Group overview 2

US Casualty: Highly diversified portfolio with focus on SME / regional market

US casualty business UY2019

Our underwriting philosophy

  • We avoid to write large limits
  • We limit our exposure to large accounts
  • We stay away from
    • Fortune 1,000 excess casualty business
    • Pharmaceutical business
    • Stand-alone commercial auto and trucking / transportation business
    • Non-standard personal auto business
  • We actively identify our preferred clients and focus on core long-term relationships
  • We achieve a very high diversification by line of business and by type of client (national writers, regional writers / mutuals, specialty companies)
  • We always require our cedants to have a meaningful net retention

Reserving policy

  • Conservative reserving with high level of IBNR contributes well to Hannover Re's reserve redundancies
  • Total US casualty reserves: EUR 4.5 bn.

| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 Appendix |

Solvency II capital generation 2019

Solvency II eligible own funds and SCR movement analysis

Figures in m. EUR. SCR – Solvency Capital Requirements according to Solvency II internal model

1) Model changes (pre-tax) include the first-time application of dynamic volatility adjustment (impact on SCR only) and, in terms of own funds, lower future expenses estimates for P&C business offset by an increase in L&H risk margin as a result of a recalibration of US mortality risk.

2) Operating earnings and assumption changes (pre-tax). The own funds increase includes the L&H new business value of EUR 663 m. The SCR increases due to strong business growth.

3) Changes due to movements in foreign exchange rates, lower interest rates, increased credit spreads and changes in other financial market indicators (pre-tax).

4) Incl. tax payments and changes in deferred taxes

5) Incl. dividend payments, minor changes in foreseeable dividends and the issuance of another subordinated bond.

Our strategic business groups at a glance Q1/2020 vs. Q1/2019

Property & Casualty R/I
Life & Health R/I
Total
in m. EUR Q1/2019 Q1/2020 Q1/2019 Q1/2020 Q1/2019 Q1/2020
Gross written premium 4,394 4,986 1,979 1,989 6,373 6,975
Change in GWP - +13.5% - +0.5% - +9.4%
Net premium earned 2,930 3,338 1,681 1,753 4,611 5,091
Net underwriting result 113 (3) (108) (127) 5 (130)
Net underwriting result incl. funds withheld 125 7 (50) (52) 75 (45)
Net investment income 236 296 163 175 399 472
From assets under own management 223 286 104 99 328 386
From funds withheld 12 10 58 75 71 86
Other income and expenses (14) 11 62 77 47 85
Operating profit/loss (EBIT) 334 305 116 124 450 427
Financing costs (1) (1) (0) 0 (21) (23)
Net income before taxes 334 304 116 124 429 403
Taxes (95) (89) (26) (13) (114) (94)
Net income 239 215 90 111 315 309
Non-controlling interest 20 8 1 1 21 8
Group net income 219 207 89 110 294 301
Retention 91.9% 91.7% 87.0% 89.4% 90.4% 91.1%
Combined ratio (incl. interest on funds withheld) 95.7% 99.8% - - - -
EBIT margin (EBIT / Net premium earned) 11.4% 9.1% 6.9% 7.1% 9.8% 8.4%
Tax ratio 28.3% 29.4% 22.8% 10.5% 26.6% 23.4%
Earnings per share (in EUR) 1.82 1.72 0.73 0.91 2.43 2.49

Stress tests on assets under own management Unchanged focus on credit spreads

Portfolio Scenario Change in market
value
in m. EUR
Change in OCI before
tax
in m. EUR
-10% -151 -151
Equity (listed and private equity) -20% -303
-1.192
-2,313
+50%
-1.404
-303
+50 bps -1,134
Fixed-income securities +100 bps -2,199
Credit spreads -1,388

High-quality fixed income book well balanced

High-quality fixed income book well balanced
Geographical allocation mainly in accordance with our broad business diversification
Governments Semi
governments
Corporates Pfandbriefe,
Covered bonds,
ABS
Short-term
investments,
cash
Total
AAA 75% 53% 1
%
62% - 46%
A
A
12% 25% 12% 21% - 15%
A 8
%
8
%
30% 10% - 15%
BBB 4
%
1
%
45% 5
%
- 17%
<BBB 2
%
12% 11% 1
%
- 7
%
Total 100% 100% 100% 100% - 100%
Germany 20% 34% 4
%
22% 21% 18%
UK 7
%
2
%
7
%
10% 11% 7
%
France 1
%
1
%
8
%
6
%
0
%
3
%
GIIPS 0
%
1
%
4
%
5
%
0
%
2
%
Rest of Europe 3
%
13% 15% 23% 2
%
9
%
USA 50% 12% 32% 13% 17% 34%
Australia 4
%
9
%
7
%
11% 7
%
6
%
Asia 11% 14% 8
%
2
%
32% 11%
Rest of World 4
%
14% 14% 9
%
11% 10%
Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Total b/s values in m. EUR 17,420 7,112 12,868 2,945 2,088 42,433

IFRS figures as at 31 March 2020

Currency allocation matches liability profile of balance sheet Strict duration-neutral strategy continued

Currency split of investments

  • Modified duration of fixed-income mainly congruent with liabilities and currencies
  • Increase in modified duration compared to 2018 mainly due to lower interest rates and credit spreads as well as a new hybrid bond and changed liability modelling
  • GBP's higher modified duration predominantly due to life business; EUR driven by hybrid bond issuance
Modified duration
Q1/2020 5.7
2019 5.7
2018 4.8
2017 4.8
2016 5.0

Disclaimer

This presentation does not address the investment objectives or financial situation of any particular person or legal entity. Investors should seek independent professional advice and perform their own analysis regarding the appropriateness of investing in any of our securities.

While Hannover Re has endeavoured to include in this presentation information it believes to be reliable, complete and up-todate, the company does not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness or updated status of such information.

Some of the statements in this presentation may be forward-looking statements or statements of future expectations based on currently available information. Such statements naturally are subject to risks and uncertainties. Factors such as the development of general economic conditions, future market conditions, unusual catastrophic loss events, changes in the capital markets and other circumstances may cause the actual events or results to be materially different from those anticipated by such statements.

This presentation serves information purposes only and does not constitute or form part of an offer or solicitation to acquire, subscribe to or dispose of, any of the securities of Hannover Re.

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