Hiscox
Covid-19: Celebrity chef joins firms attacking Hiscox over BI cover
Reports state star chef Raymond Blanc has slammed Hiscox for not paying out after he was forced to close his restaurants and pubs in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
Covid-19: Hiscox hits back amid BI dispute
The insurer is facing a potential class action after declining a series of business interruption payments but says it could pay up to $175m and is “proactively paying claims”.
Profit falls at Hiscox as COR reaches 105.7% in 2019
Provider reports growth in GWP, but admits household broker business in the UK has been impacted by “tough pricing action” following an increase in claims.
The Insurance Age Podcast: 31 January 2020
Laurence Eastham and Ida Axling discuss the most popular news stories this week, including changes at Marsh Commercial and Hiscox moving 300 staff out of London.
Hiscox commits to regions and moves 300 staff out of London
Insurer is set to open a new branch in an unidentified location, with staff also set to move to existing offices in York and Colchester. It confirmed no broker-facing roles are affected.
Hiscox adds extensions to technology cover
Provider now covers intellectual property infringement and pre-claims assistance, as well as unlimited business interruption for firms up to £2m.
Getsafe partners with Hiscox for UK launch
German MGA Getsafe, which offers digital contents insurance, was established two years ago.
Former MS Amlin underwriter launches equine MGA
David Ashby Underwriting will service MS Amlin's livestock and bloodstock business as part of the agreement.
BHIB launches new insurance broker
Create Insurance provides cover for freelancers, with GI policies underwritten by Hiscox.
2019 in review: January's top stories
What were the most read articles in the first month of 2019?
InsurTech UK welcomes 17 new members
InsurTech Futures: Addition of Aon and Digital Partners has helped the trade body grow to 86 members.
Quizzical questions: 6 September 2019
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Hiscox promotes Joanne Musselle to group CUO
She will succeed Richard Watson, who is retiring from the business.
Brolly CEO reveals new product that counters "absurd" dual pricing practices
InsurTech Futures: Broker launches new contents policy which includes loyalty discounts.
Hiscox UK shrinks amid global growth in interim results
Chairman Robert Childs blames the integration of a new IT system.
Financial services firms reported 819 cyber incidents to the FCA last year
Six percent of cyber incidents were reported by the general insurance and protection sector.
Richard Watson to retire after 33 years at Hiscox
He will continue to serve the company as an advisor after stepping down on 31 December, as Hiscox says the search for his replacement has begun.
Lloyd's launches product innovation facility with £53m capacity
New initiative to focus on emerging risks, with underwriters from a range of different businesses taking part including Tokio Marine Kiln, Beazley and Hiscox.
The Insurance Age Podcast: 21 June 2019
The editorial team get their teeth into the top stories.
Quizzical questions: 21 June 2019
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.
Hiscox creates Cyber Exposure Calculator
Online tool can calculate the value of a firm’s data.
Hiscox launches compliance, fraud, and reputational risk cover
The features have been added to the provider’s existing Security Incident Response product.
Podcast: The top five news stories of the week
Ida Axling and Aara Syed discuss the most popular stories on Insurance Age this week.
Quizzical questions: 26 April 2019
Test your knowledge of the week's news with our topical quiz.