Talanx AG

Talanx, based in Hanover, is one of Germany's largest insurance groups, spanning industrial, retail and reinsurance business and standing as the majority owner of the reinsurer Hannover Re. That mix of primary insurance and reinsurance gives it a broad, resilient and fast-growing earnings base. Talanx follows a clear policy of a steadily rising dividend backed by strong capital and record profits, and it has lifted the payout consistently. A dependable, growing yield from a diversified insurer underpins one of the highest scores in the index.