Hiscox share price surges amid sale speculation

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Hiscox’s share price surged by more than 14% on Monday (8 July) following a report of a possible sale of the insurer.

The share price remained elevated by more than 11% from where it opened on Monday afternoon.

On Monday morning, Insurance Insider reported Japanese carrier Sompo and Italian insurer Generali are

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