Latest Hiscox Headlines

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People Moves: Beazley Promotes Turk to Head of Strategy; Everest Hires Chubb’s McBride as Head of Claims; Pen Names Hiscox’s Dixon as Head of Tech

Sep 22 2021 // This edition of International People Moves details promotions and appointments at three insurers: Beazley, Everest Insurance and MGA Pen Underwriting.A summary of these new hires follows here. Beazley Promotes Turk as...

Hiscox CEO Masojada to Retire at Year End, Succeeded by CFO Hussain

Jul 22 2021 // Specialist global insurer Hiscox announced that after 21 years as group chief executive, Bronek Masojada plans retire at the end of the year. In January 2022, he will be succeeded by Group Chief Financial Officer Aki...

People Moves: Chubb’s Thanduparakkal to Hiscox, SCOR’s Prabis to Hiscox ILS; Tokio Marine HCC Int’l Hires 3 for Professional Risks

Jul 8 2021 // These International People Moves detail appointments at Hiscox and Hiscox ILS as well as three appointments at Tokio Marine HCC International’s Professional Risks team.A summary of these new hires follows here....

Hiscox Agrees to Arbitration Settlement with UK Policyholders over COVID-19 BI Losses

Jun 28 2021 // Hiscox has agreed an arbitration settlement with a group of policyholders over business interruption losses due to the government’s COVID-19 lockdown last year, the Lloyd’s of London insurer said on...

People Moves: Hiscox’s Barriol to Liberty Specialty; Howden MGA DUAL Offers Forestry, Hiring White Oak’s Steward

Jun 14 2021 // This wrap-up of international People Moves details recent appointments at Liberty Specialty Markets and underwriting agency DUAL, which is part of Howden Group Holdings.A summary of these new hires follows here. Liberty...

People Moves: Garside Named CUO at Liberty Specialty Markets Bermuda; RSA’s Perry Hired at Hiscox UK’s Art & Private Client Division

Jun 9 2021 // This wrap-up of international People Moves details appointments at Liberty Specialty Markets Bermuda and Hiscox UK.A summary of these new hires follows here. Liberty Specialty Markets Bermuda (LSM Bermuda), part of Liberty...

Hiscox Completes Legacy Reinsurance Deal with Enstar Group

Jun 3 2021 // Bermuda-based specialist insurer Hiscox Ltd. has completed a loss portfolio transfer (LPT) agreement with Enstar Group Ltd., whereby Enstar’s Syndicate 2008 will assume historical liabilities for selected lines of...

Hiscox Q1 Overall Growth Offsets U.S., Cyber Repositionings

May 5 2021 // Hiscox Ltd reported gross written premiums up 6.3% to $1,256.6 million, with growth in Hiscox London Market, Hiscox Europe and direct and partnerships business more than offsetting planned reductions in the U.S. broker...

Digital Leader Kerridge Named CEO of Hiscox USA

Apr 26 2021 // Specialty insurer Hiscox Ltd. announced that Kevin Kerridge will succeed Steve Langan as chief executive officer of Hiscox USA.Kerridge will take the helm effective May 15, 2021. Langan, who is retiring, will return to the...

Cyber Attacks on the Rise for Businesses, Pushing Many to the Brink: Hiscox

Apr 19 2021 // The proportion of businesses targeted by cyber criminals in the past year increased from 38% to 43%, with over a quarter of those targeted (28%) experiencing five attacks or more, according to the Hiscox Cyber Readiness...

People Moves: Dietrich Named CEO, Hiscox Europe; Hartford’s Milner to Canopius; Agile Risk’s Foster to IGI; HDI Promotes Digman

Apr 9 2021 // This wrap-up of International People Moves details recent appointments at Hiscox, Canopius, IGI and HDI Global.A summary of these new hires follows here. HiscoxSpecialist global insurer Hiscox has appointed Robert Dietrich...

Hiscox Promotes Patel to Head of Direct Commercial in UK

Mar 12 2021 // Specialist insurer Hiscox announced the appointment of Isha Patel to head of Direct Commercial within Hiscox UK.Patel joined Hiscox in 2013 and since then her experience has spanned operations, finance and sales with roles...

Hiscox Cites Loss on COVID, BI Dispute ‘Brand Damage’; Will Alter Liability, Cyber Books

Mar 3 2021 // British insurer Hiscox reported a big loss for 2020 after a jump in claims from businesses disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic and also faces “brand damage” from a legal dispute over policy wordings for...

Hiscox Appoints Flaquet to Newly Created Role of Chief Transformation Officer

Feb 4 2021 // Hiscox Ltd., the international specialist insurer, announced the appointment of Stéphane Flaquet, who currently serves as CEO of Hiscox Europe, as its chief transformation officer for the group.In this newly created role,...

Hiscox Appoints Nolan from Canopius to Lead Cargo Underwriting Team

Feb 3 2021 // Hiscox, the specialist global insurer, has appointed Aimee Nolan to head up its London Market cargo underwriting team.As cargo line underwriter, Nolan will be based in Hiscox’s London office, reporting to Mike...

Attune to Offer General, Professional Liability Products Through Hiscox

Jan 22 2021 // Attune Insurance Services, LLC has launched general liability and professional liability products with Hiscox serving as the carrier.The Attune and Hiscox partnership adds over 180 new classes and two admitted products to...

UK Insurance Ruling Is ‘Massive Boost’ for Businesses: Hiscox Action Group

Jan 15 2021 // A UK Supreme Court insurance judgment substantially in favor of policyholders will be a “massive boost” for British businesses currently suffering from a third government lockdown, the Hiscox Action Group...

Nexus Completes Acquisition of Hiscox MGA Marine Business

Jan 4 2021 // Independent specialty managing general agent (MGA) Nexus Group announced it completed the acquisition of the Hiscox MGA Marine business (HMM) from Hiscox MGA Ltd.Completed on Dec. 30, 2020 via an asset purchase into...

New Insurance Group Inigo Raises $800M of Capital; Founded by Former Hiscox Execs

Nov 23 2020 // Inigo Ltd., a new London-based insurance group, announced it has completed a capital raise of approximately $800 million from a consortium of global investors, comprising (among others) funds controlled by Caisse de...

Hiscox USA Appoints Fiddler as Chief Marketing Officer

Nov 13 2020 // Regine Fiddler has been appointed chief marketing officer for insurer Hiscox in the U.S. Fiddler, who previously served as the chief marketing officer and head of Product at BankMobile, will report to and succeed Russ...