Assistant / Office Manager Underwriting

Hannover Rückversicherung AG; Hannover; Hybrid; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

30 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Employee shares at favourable terms

Relocation support

E-learning programs

Job summary

Hannover Rückversicherung AG is seeking an experienced assistant to support the Head of Department and the underwriting team at our Hannover headquarters. You will act as a central hub for office communication and travel management, collaborating closely with other assistants in the department.

The role requires several years of experience as a team assistant and/or travel manager, with a commercial background. Proficiency in English and German and strong MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum several years of professional experience as a team assistant or in travel management.
• Completed commercial training or a university degree with a comparable focus.
• Proficient in modern digital media and collaboration tools, especially MS Office suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Excellent written/spoken English and German.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Head of Department’s calendar and draft sophisticated German/English correspondence.
• Organise travel management and plan business trips and visits.
• Plan and coordinate conferences and other events for the team.
• Manage appointments, meeting notes and contacts in the CRM tool.
• Prepare presentations and assist with marketing materials.

Skills

English

German

Interpersonal skills

Planning & prioritization

Travel coordination

Education

Commercial training or university degree

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

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Hannover Re – as one of the world’s leading reinsurers, we provide coverage for the risks of yesterday, today and tomorrow. Our strength? Connecting Power: Within our global team of around 4,000 colleagues, we bring together knowledge, perspectives and a strong sense of responsibility. We rely on one another, challenge ourselves and continuously develop both our services and our products. Whether working with risk calculation models, developing digital tools or creating pragmatic solutions for our clients: here, you can contribute your expertise and actively shape what comes next.Sounds good? Get to know us as a reliable employer and find your place with us.

Let's connect: If you want to experience how things are done in the Advanced Solutions Germany (ASG) team at our headquarters in Hannover / Germany, join us on a permanent basis, commencing at the earliest possible date as an Assistant / Office Manager Underwriting. Full-time or Part-time (min. 30 HPW) possible. Please include your preferred working hours in your application.

In this role, you will support the head of department as well as our globally operating Underwriting team as a team assistant, acting as a central hub for office communication and travel management. You will work closely with the assistants within our department.

You can look forward to

• Coordinate the Head of Department’s calendar, including the preparation of sophisticated correspondence in German and English
• Organise travel management and plan business trips and visits
• Plan and coordinate conferences and other events
• Manage appointments, meeting notes and contacts in our CRM tool
• Prepare presentations and support the team in the design of marketing materials

You come equipped with

• Several years of professional experience, ideally as a team assistant and/or in travel management
• Completed commercial training or a university degree with a comparable focus
• Strong affinity for modern digital media, communication, and collaboration tools, including very good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
• At least proficient user skills in both English and German
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships, plan and prioritize tasks in a structured manner and adapt flexibly to changing situations and requirements

You may not meet every requirement listed in the job description. However, if you bring strong expertise and identify with our values Responsibility, We-spirit and Drive, we look forward to receiving your application!

We offer you

• Flexibility: A hybrid work model with flexible working hours and 30 days of annual leave
• Work Abroad: Up to 30 days a year within the EU Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland
• Financial Benefits: Company pension scheme, employee shares at favourable conditions, vacation and Christmas allowances as well as financial participation in the company's success
• Worry-free Relocation: Wrap-around (financial) support for your accommodation search and relocation to Hannover
• Lifelong Learning: Innovative programme of further training, including e-learning, specialist seminars, soft skills training, language courses, opportunities for work shadowing in other departments
• Digital Fitness: In short training sessions, we show you how to make your daily work more efficient and smarter using our AI tools – especially Microsoft Copilot
• Healthy Work Environment: Ergonomic workstations, outstanding canteen with rich selection of regional dishes ranging from vegan to hearty made with organic ingredients
• Corporate Fitness: Epassi membership (formerly Hansefit) across Germany or at Daily Fitness gym in Hannover (here also with access for family members)
• Corporate Benefits: Discounts on products and services from well-known vendors (including travel, fashion and technology)
• Individual Family Support: Company daycare facility and free, anonymous external counselling on personal, professional and psychological matters
• Mobility: Ease of mobility with a free pass on local public transport (Deutschlandticket) and bicycle leasing (JobRad), free parking and electric charging stations for cars and bikes
• Connecting Power: Together we enjoy parties, team events and internal networking activities