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12 August 2026Reinsurance

Hannover Re’s P&C top line falls, but Q2 reveals a striking rebound

Global reinsurance group Hannover Re, arguably the last major pure-play standing, reported a 3.6% decline on its very top line in P&C in Q2, claiming strong new business had helped take the edge off steeper declines from the first quarter.

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