Hannover Re Canadian Branch

Hannover Re has been successfully trading in Canada since first obtaining its licence on December 19th, 1980. Over these almost four decades we have established ourselves as a leading reinsurer in the Canadian market, working together with our customers and partners to develop value creating and innovative solutions.

The expertise for all lines of P&C business that resides within Hannover Re is made available to our customers and partners as we strive to address their needs through a holistic solution approach.

Our office in downtown Toronto is responsible for all standard treaty and facultative property and casualty business written in Canada. Hannover Re is an important provider of catastrophe coverage to the Canadian market. We are also able to offer the expertise of our specialist colleagues located in Home Office. Whether this pertains to credit and surety, political risk, agriculture, marine and aviation or structured reinsurance, we have you covered. The full product suite capability is underpinned by our licensed status, which provides added comfort to our clients. Our standing in the marketplace reflects our local presence in Canada and emphasises the close working relationships with our customers and partners.

The Branch Manager of our Toronto office, Paul Carragher oversees all P&C underwriting in Canada. Together with our CFO and Chief Agent Laurel Grant, they are steering the branch to build on long-standing customer and partner relationships, empower our local team to enhance client centricity and keep the operating model of the branch lean and fast.