Hiscox
Hiscox posts UK commercial growth for 2022
Hiscox has reported $778m (£657.8m) of gross written premium in the UK for 2022, as the wider group delivered its best underwriting performance since 2015.
Hiscox launches broker extranet
Hiscox has launched a broker extranet claiming it is the first full cycle digital trading extranet built by an insurer that supports integration into brokers’ Acturis back office.
In depth: The importance of cyber crime education for both brokers and SMEs
The potential seriousness of cyber attacks and their increasing frequency are big concerns to both brokers and their clients. Martin Friel investigates how important education around this risk can be.
ABI publishes new Blueprint to help improve diversity and inclusion
The Association of British Insurers has published a new Blueprint which sets out a multi-year strategy and work plan to improve diversity, equity and inclusion across the insurance and long-term savings industry.
Covea, Hiscox and RSA commit to Build Back Better
Covea, Hiscox and RSA have all committed to help the UK adapt to the changing climate by joining Flood Re’s Build Back Better scheme.
Roll of honour - brokers reveal UK’s best commercial lines insurers
Exclusive research from Insurance Age places NMU first, with Covéa Insurance and CFC Underwriting in close contention, Rachel Goron reports.
Hiscox promotes trio from within to reshape broker leadership team
Hiscox has announced the appointment of James Stewart-Smith to broker sales director - a newly created role within the broker arm of its UK business. He will take up the role with immediate effect and be responsible for managing all seven regional…
Blog: What next for ex-Zurich retail boss Martin?
As revealed by Insurance Age, Zurich head of retail Dave Martin has flown the nest. With the next home yet to be announced Emmanuel Kenning looks at where he might land
News analysis: Post FCA Covid-19 test case how are brokers finding the BI market?
Business interruption was put in the spotlight during Covid-19, as insurers insisted that the pandemic was not covered in policies, Insurance Age looks at how BI has changed since then.
FCA data shows 19% of BI insurance claimants still waiting for full payment
Figures from the Financial Conduct Authority have confirmed that 34,506 business interruption insurance claimants have received their full payment out of 42,586 accepted by insurers.
Ex-Hiscox UK CEO Thaker joins Abacai as Complete Cover CEO
Bob Thaker, the former UK CEO of Hiscox, has taken over as CEO of insurtech Abacai’s broking business Complete Cover Group, Insurance Age can reveal.
Hiscox names Flaquet as group COO
Hiscox has appointed Stéphane Flaquet to the newly created role of group chief operating officer.
People Moves: 20-24 June 2022
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Dirty Martini cocktail chain owner files £4m BI legal case against QIC Europe
CG Restaurant has opened a £4m business interruption legal proceeding against QIC Europe at the High Court in London.
Interview: Sue Langley, chair of Gallagher UK
The Gallagher leader discusses her time in the job, making deals and the insurance sector’s need for talent along with sharing her views on improving diversity and inclusion in the market as well as how she coped with lockdown.
People Moves: 16 - 20 May 2022
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Markel adds Mark Plews from Hiscox as director of underwriting
He is replacing Simon Fells who is retiring.
Final FCA monthly Covid BI claims update puts payout at £1.35bn
Insurers have made £1.05bn in final payments and £303.1m in interim payments.
Broker Satisfaction Survey: Aviva triumphs in Financial Lines
With little between the top three, and plenty of praise for a range of providers, brokers have shown that the financial lines sector abounds with healthy competition.
Profile: Sian Fisher: The future for Fisher
Siân Barton meets the outgoing CEO of the Chartered Insurance Institute to reflect on her career, the challenge of modernising the CII, and the future
High commission rates factor in Hiscox UK personal lines pull back
The insurer also ended agencies with brokers and revealed it will be looking to double UK business under incoming leader Jon Dye.
Hiscox chair calls for more consistency and less bureaucracy in regulation
Non-executive chairman Robert Childs has called on regulators to be more flexible, offer more consistency, and prioritise a competitive edge.
Hiscox UK posts near 10% rise in GWP for 2021
The provider grew commercial lines business while personal lines shrank in the year.
Allianz focused on growth in 2022, says Holmes
Insurer posted a 9.4% rise in operating profit to £318m for 2021 but recorded a 3.2% fall in gross written premium to £3.8bn.