Hiscox | News, Hiring, Layoffs, Competitors, CEO, Fundraising Insights
Hiscox is a leader in specialist insurance, providing high-quality insurance products and excellent service to cover a wide range...
Hiscox is a leader in specialist insurance, providing high-quality insurance products and excellent service to cover a wide range of personal and commercial risks. With over 100 years of experience, the company is a diversified international insurance group, listed on the London stock exchange and headquartered in Bermuda. It offers tailored insurance solutions for both individuals and businesses, including home insurance, business insurance, and specialty insurance.
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Size
1001-5000 employees
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Insurance
Specialities
Reinsurance, Art and private client, Speciality, Property, Local errors & omissions and commercial, Global errors and omissions, Marine and energy, Direct products (personal, household, commercial, travel, event)
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🛍️ Hiscox Product and Pricing News
- On May 1, 2025, Hiscox filed a lawsuit against JRA Marble and Construction LLC and others in the New York Southern District Court.
- Hiscox is involved in an insurance lawsuit filed by Shakur Travel, LLC on April 18, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
- On April 16, 2025, Hiscox and its subsidiaries were named as defendants in a contract insurance lawsuit filed by Adaptive Protocols, Inc in the Washington Western District Court.
- Hiscox has launched an exclusive 'Collection Cars' insurance tailored for classic car enthusiasts, offering comprehensive protection and is a proud sponsor of the Antwerp Classic Car Event.
- Hiscox Insurance Company, Inc. is involved in a breach of contract lawsuit filed by JDI Plumbing, LLC on April 10, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, with Leland Howard Jones, IV representing Hiscox.
- On April 9, 2025, Beacon Integrated Technologies, Inc. filed a lawsuit against Hiscox Insurance Company, Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado.
- Hiscox London Market has expanded its AI-enhanced underwriting capabilities across more business lines, reaching 1 million pounds in premiums, according to CEO Kate Markham.
- Hiscox ILS team has been shortlisted for the Manager of the Year category at the Insurance Insider ILS Awards for the second consecutive year.
👔 Hiscox CEO, Management and Leadership Team
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💼 Hiscox Hiring and Layoffs
- Hiscox appointed Nick Sinkus as Chief Underwriting Officer in the US, effective May 5, to lead all aspects of underwriting and product development.
- Hiscox has appointed Phil Withey as Chief Technology Officer for Hiscox London Market, where he will set the technology strategy and transform trading systems starting in June.
- Hiscox is close to appointing a new chairman, with Richard Berliand, chairman of TP ICAP, among the top candidates, following the death of Jonathan Bloomer last August.
- Hiscox ILS has appointed Jack Ellison, formerly of Walkers, as its new Head of Legal, enhancing their team with his expertise in insurance-linked securities and reinsurance.
- Hiscox appointed Kate Rarick as vice president, businessowners policy practice leader, reporting to Paul Spelman, senior vice president of underwriting management.
- Hiscox is currently hiring for the position of HR Lead - Belgium and Netherlands in the Netherlands.
- Hiscox is currently seeking a Head of Platform Engineering in Portugal.
- Hiscox is currently hiring for the position of AVP, Team Manager MPL in the United States.
🤖 Hiscox Developer, Integration and Automation News
- Hiscox partners with LeakBot to reduce water damage claim costs by up to 70%.
- NBS Underwriting has expanded its insurer panel by adding A-rated capacity from Hiscox Insurance Ltd., enhancing its position in the non-standard household market.
📈 Hiscox Financials, Fundraising and Valuation News
- Hiscox issued their Q1 2025 trading statement, highlighting high quality growth and announcing a Capital Markets Day on May 22, 2025.
- On November 23, 2007, Hiscox purchased 45,760 ordinary shares to hold in treasury, with the highest price paid per share being 265p and the lowest 263p.
- Hiscox reported a $100 million decline in ILS assets to $1.3 billion due to the California wildfires, with a net loss estimate of $170 million, primarily affecting the Hiscox Re & ILS division.
- Hiscox reported a 6.1% growth in its Retail segment and a 4.0% increase in the London Market, while maintaining a $170 million reserve for California wildfire losses, with CEO Aki Hussain noting progress in Europe and US digital direct.
- Hiscox reported a 2.4% increase in group insurance contract written premiums to $1,558.0 million for Q1 2025, driven by 6.1% growth in Hiscox Retail and 4.0% growth in Hiscox London Market.
- Hiscox maintained a USD170 million net loss reserve for California wildfire claims and reported a 2.4% increase in group insurance premiums to USD1.56 billion in Q1 2025.
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