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Dual doctoral programme between the House of Insurance & the HDI Group

Would you like to do your doctorate and get involved in practice at the same time? Then become part of our dual doctoral programme in cooperation with Leibniz Universität Hannover!

Strengthening research and practice in the insurance industry

Since this year, the dual doctoral programme has existed in intensive cooperation with the House of Insurance. Our goal is to promote talented young professionals and to strengthen Hannover as an (inter)national centre for the insurance industry and insurance science.

With us, you have the opportunity to conduct scientific research as an employee and to participate in practical projects. Through the dual activity, you will acquire competences in practice and science. The linking of both areas contributes to innovation in insurance practice and science. Your commitment to the House of Insurance lies in scientific research. The goal is to produce high-quality scientific publications.

What is the House of Insurance?

The House of Insurance is a competence centre at Leibniz Universität Hannover. With the help of the Hannover-based insurance companies Talanx/HDI, VGH, VHV, Concordia, Hannover Re, Mecklenburgische Versicherungen and Wertgarantie, it aims to promote research and teaching in insurance economics, mathematics and law. In doing so, excellent junior staff are promoted and developed. Caroline Schlienkamp represents Talanx AG on the advisory board.
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Thorsten started in August and reports positively on the dual doctoral programme

Thorsten

"The programme allows me to be active in both practice and academia. All communication was super open and I was strongly supported by the company and the university."

Brandon reports on his first months as a dual doctoral student

Brandon

"The flexibility and the relaxed working atmosphere are particularly positive. This allowed me to fully concentrate on my research work and to organise my working week according to my needs."

All information about the dual doctoral programme

What are the key data of the dual doctoral programme at the HDI Group?

Duration: approx. 3 years
50% at the company (19 hours/week)
50% at Leibniz University (19.9 hours/week)
Employee ratio at both HDI and Leibniz Universität Hannover

What does entrepreneurial supervision look like during the dual doctoral programme?

Support from the manager
Additional mentoring
Job shadowing opportunities in the company

What is the academic supervision like during the dual doctoral programme?

No teaching activities required
Regular interim meetings & feedback
Participation in scientific workshops
House of Insurance Day: Lectures in one of the seven companies

What are the entry requirements?

Completed master's degree at a university
Very good to good university degree

How can I apply for the dual doctoral programme at the HDI Group?

If you are interested, you can find the link to the job advertisement here.