Hiscox
Hiscox is a leading specialist insurer of commercial and personal lines risks. We pride ourselves on the relationships we have with our brokers. A relationship built on the integrity of the work that we do, and the expertise that our brokers bring to us.
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Leaked Brit takeover offer sparks FSA investigation
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has launched an investigation into the private equity bid for Brit Insurance after details of the approach were leaked before the stock exchange was informed.
QBE raids RBSI for property claims chief
QBE has announced the appointment of Julian Millar as head of claims in its property division.
Majority of SMEs have inadequate cover
Less than one in three (30%) small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in Europe believe they are insured in the event that a professional mistake leads to them being sued, according to research from Hiscox.
Reportage - high net worth: Because they're worth it
Edward Murray looks at how upgrading standard policies to mid and high net worth can benefit both the client and broker.
Total Objects appoints Colville Wood as managing director
Software provider to the London and global insurance markets, Total Objects, has announced the appointment of Colville Wood as managing director.
BIBA 2010: Hiscox introduces broker schemes team
As part of Hiscox’s drive for profitable growth of its commercial book, the specialist insurer has announced the launch of a new dedicated schemes team.
Hiscox hires regional managers
Hiscox has announced the appointment of Bill Guiney as regional manager of Manchester and Hannah Hosking as regional manager of Scotland and Ireland.
Hiscox reports £10m Deepwater oil disaster impact
Hiscox gross written premiums (GWP) increased by 6.4% in local currencies to £504.1m in the first three months of 2010.
Axa announces SME revamp
Axa Insurance has made a number of specialist appointments to underpin its growth plans in the small to medium enterprise (SME) sector and its ambitions in the mid-corporate market.
New Lloyd's underwriting agency launched
A new Lloyd’s underwriting vehicle, backed by Hiscox, has begun trading in the automobile and mobile equipment industries.
Market Watch: Kings of the castle
Emmanuel Kenning investigates what impact the recession has had on the high net worth market and what the future may hold
Market Moves
A monthly look at who is moving where.
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