Hiscox
High-net-worth - A broker bypass?
Traditionally, HNW individuals have sought advice from brokers to insure their most valued assets. Louise Meeson asks where the increasingly popular method of buying online leaves the intermediary.
Free SME security campaign to enhance broking opportunities
Brokers could benefit from an initiative supported by the Home Office that aims to boost insurance and security for hundreds of thousands of micro and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
NIG raids Axa, Hiscox and Travelers for regional underwriter chiefs
NIG has appointed seven area underwriting managers - including senior hires from Axa, Hiscox and Travelers - as part of a regional small to medium sized enterprise (SME) push.
Dedicated insurance portfolio targets time-poor professionals
Wesleyan has launched a dedicated home, motor and travel insurance service for affluent professionals
Sterling raids Hiscox for HNW underwriter
Sterling Insurance Company has appointed Jane Flaherty as a senior High Net Worth (HNW) underwriter based in the Midlands.
Robert Hiscox announces record results: "World belongs to the discontented"
Unveiling record profits, Hiscox's chairman Robert Hiscox vows profitable growth will continue
Hiscox raids Zurich Insurance to build technology PI team
Hiscox has appointed Graeme King as underwriter in its technology, media and telecoms (TMT) team, targeting the international technology professional indemnity market.
Hiscox director passes away
The board of Hiscox has announced with great sadness the death of Sir Mervyn Pedelty, senior independent director, and chairman of the remuneration and nomination committee
Event cancellation claims rise
Cold weather causes increase in event cancellation, says Hiscox
Wealthy hit by crisis of confidence, says Hiscox
Research shows that over 2.5 million households are classed as wealthy but that more than ever do not consider themselves to be in this category
SME bosses risk legal action over 'office antics', warns Hiscox
According to research, 70% of SME bosses are 'unconcerned' about the threat of legal action
Hiscox premium income increases
The insurer has reported an increase in groww written premium in its London Market and UK operations
Hiscox announces senior claims roles
Appointments bolster retail and London market division
Multi-quote-and-buy-software stands up to aggregator threat
Brokers offered white label service to enhance online offering
Hiscox UK and Europe profits fall
Overall, the insurer has reported an increase in pre-tax profits, however, in the company's UK and Europe division pre-tax profits have slumped due to large individual European losses
Hiscox reveals goal to provide schemes for 50,000 SMEs
Three year plan kicks off with new pest control scheme
High net worth - The high life
Katherine Brandon investigates the high net worth market where the broker is still king and trade remains strong
Equality - Broking gender gap closing - slowly
There are relatively few female broker managers, though the obstacles faced by women aiming for senior roles are not insurmountable, writes Katherine Brandon
Silver service
Competition in the high-net-worth market is fierce but for those prepared to tailor their policies, there are still rich pickings on offer, as Jessica Pothering explains
Hiscox cutbacks see its private clients operation in Bristol axed
Hiscox is to shut down its private clients operation in Bristol as part of a plan to scale back its ...
Insurer jitters - Insurers on the defensive
The sector's traditional counter-cycle is no longer a sure thing, writes Andrew Tjaardstra