Latest Hiscox Headlines

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Hiscox Enhances Professional Liability Product Portfolio

Feb 13 2013 // Hiscox has launched Hiscox Professional Liability Portfolio – a new product that offers ‘tailor made’ policy forms for certain client segments within its allied healthcare (AHC), architects & engineers...

Hiscox Names 3 Execs in Move to Strengthen London Market Casualty Team

Feb 1 2013 // Hiscox London office announced that it has boosted its London Market casualty offering with the appointment of three senior executives, which it described as a bold move that “will significantly enhance the London...

Ratings Roundup: Hiscox (U.S.), Bison, Nations

Dec 18 2012 // A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the issuer credit rating (ICR) to “a+” from “a” and affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A’ (Excellent) of Chicago-based Hiscox Insurance Company, Inc....

Best Upgrades Issuer Credit Rating of Hiscox Group Subsidiaries; Affirms FSR

Dec 14 2012 // A.M. Best Europe – Rating Services Limited has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A’ (Excellent) and upgraded the issuer credit rating (ICR) to “a+” from “a” of Hiscox...

Hiscox Appoints Keith for Bermuda Healthcare Team

Dec 14 2012 // Hiscox announced that “in response to growing opportunities in the US healthcare liability insurance market, Hiscox Bermuda’s healthcare team has appointed Justin Keith as Vice President –...

Hiscox, Rocket Lawyer Partner to Provide Resources to Small Businesses

Dec 12 2012 // Hiscox has partnered with Rocket Lawyer, an online legal service, to provide small businesses with both insurance and legal advice. In addition to Hiscox’s insurance policies for small businesses, Hiscox customers...

Building Momentum in the Construction Market

Dec 5 2012 // After four years of one of the most challenging construction markets, construction insurance experts are beginning to see signs of a slow recovery with some of their contractor and builder accounts.The current...

Sandy Losses Within Hurricane Models, Manageable: Reinsurer Hiscox

Nov 5 2012 // Superstorm Sandy won’t put insurers’ finances under severe strain, and may allow them to push through a profit-boosting rise in prices next year, Hiscox , the biggest London-listed reinsurer, said on...

Hiscox Names Dixon to Head Catastrophe Research; Adds 2 Reinsurance Trainees

Oct 23 2012 // London-based Hiscox has appointed Dr. Richard Dixon as its group head of Catastrophe Research.In addition, Hiscox expanded its London market reinsurance team with the recruitment of Jonathan Lord and Nick Orton as trainee...

Hiscox Launches Solo Strike Liability Protection for US Healthcare Institutions

Oct 12 2012 // To counter the growing threat of an attack by an individual on healthcare institutions, Hiscox has launched a dedicated solo strike liability insurance product for the US healthcare market. In the event of an attack,...

Hiscox Bermuda Appoints Palmer to Head Analytics and Research

Aug 14 2012 // Hiscox Bermuda has appointed Dr. Michael Palmer as Head of Analytics and Research for the group’s Bermuda operation. He will report to Damien Smith, Hiscox Bermuda’s Underwriting Director, and “will take...

Hiscox Post $197.5 Million 1st Half Profit; Childs to Become Chairman in 2013

Jul 30 2012 // Bermuda-domiciled Hiscox reported its interim results for the 1st half of 2012. The following are selected highlights from the report, as calculated in dollars; the original report gave the figures in pounds. 1st Half 2012...

Hiscox Launches New Portfolio of Technology Products in U.S.

Jul 17 2012 // Hiscox has launched a new suite of technology products to address the growing technology, privacy and cyber risks facing businesses globally. Hiscox coverage includes breach of contract and intellectual property exposures,...

Hiscox USA Expands Direct, Online Insurance to Allied Health Professionals

Jul 10 2012 // Hiscox USA has expanded their professional liability and general liability policies to allied health professionals. Hiscox’s expanded coverage is currently available in 21 states, including Texas and Florida. The...

‘Super Losses’ in Healthcare Sector Growing in U.S.: Hiscox

Mar 13 2012 // The overall cost and frequency of so called $50 million plus “super losses” in the U.S. healthcare insurance sector are on the rise.According to a report from specialist healthcare insurer Hiscox, the large...

Hiscox Appoints Walter as U.S. CEO; Head as Chief Underwriting Officer

Mar 12 2012 // Hiscox made a number of changes to its U.S. Management Team, appointing a new CEO and chief underwriting officer for Hiscox USA. Ben Walter, current chief operating officer of Hiscox USA has been promoted to CEO effective...

Hiscox Designs Terrorism Product for Healthcare Industry

Nov 30 2011 // Hiscox has launched a terrorism liability product designed specifically for healthcare risks such as hospitals, physician offices, researchers and long-term care providers.The carrier says the product, which was designed...

Ratings Roundup: Hiscox (US), Western Mutual

Nov 28 2011 // A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of “a” of Chicago-based Hiscox Insurance Company, Inc. (HICI), both with stable outlooks. The...

Best Affirms Hiscox and Operating Companies ‘A’ Ratings; Outlook Stable

Nov 28 2011 // A.M. Best Europe – Rating Services Limited has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘A’ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) of “a” of Hiscox Insurance Company (Bermuda) Limited,...

Hiscox Launches Small Business Coverage in Ariz., Calif., N.Y.

Jun 2 2011 // Hiscox has introduced their business owners policy (BOP) offering in Arizona, California and New York, with coverage in additional states planned for later this year. The business owner’s insurance package (BOP)...