Hiscox
Hiscox report finds one in five small businesses are not insured
One in five small business owners and managers do not have any insurance, according to a survey carried out across six countries by Hiscox.
Former Hiscox COO Langley becomes Gallagher non-exec chair
Arthur J Gallagher International has hired Sue Langley as non-executive chairman of the Gallagher Holdings UK board.
UK PI sector to reach £1.5bn GWP in 2019, Timetric predicts
The UK professional indemnity insurance sector will be worth more than £1.5bn in 2019, advisory firm Timetric has forecast.
Towergate and Hiscox capitalise on growing schemes market
The number of commercial lines affinity schemes is increasing, particularly among professional associations, as brokers and underwriters strive for growth and profitability in a tough market.
Hiscox completes purchase of classic car specialist
Hiscox has completed its acquisition of specialist UK classic car business, RH Specialist Insurance.
Home of the future
The connected home has the potential to revolutionise living space as we know it.
Hiscox in ongoing talks with PRA over stress test concerns
Hiscox is engaged in ongoing discussions with the Prudential Regulation Authority about concerns it has with its insurance stress test and is calling for a simulation of a large loss scenario to take place in the first half of 2016.
Hiscox Retail reports record H1 profit despite tough market conditions
Hiscox Retail delivered record profits of £59.3m in the six months to 30 June 2015, up from £37.4m in the same period in 2014.
C-Suite - Insurer: One city, one brand
London needs to start bigging itself up as the go-to market, in the face of global competition.
British Insurance Awards 2015: The winners
AIG, LV and Wilby were among the big winners at the British Insurance Awards – collecting two gongs apiece.
Blog: Six reasons 2015 will be the biggest year yet for insurer M&A
I have to admit I am prone to the odd football analogy and the news yesterday that Ace is to acquire Chubb in a £18.1bn mega deal has certainly given me more scope to plough this furrow given that it happened on the day the transfer window opened (1 July…
Europe: Cyber security
With hacking and phishing scams on the increase, businesses would be expected to include cyber insurance in their arsenal of measures designed to protect them and their customers in the event of breaches.
Hiscox to acquire RH Specialist Insurance from Willis
Hiscox has agreed a deal with Willis to acquire its specialist UK classic car business, RH Specialist Insurance.
Uninsurable risk: No-go zone
According to businesses, six of the top 10 risks facing them are deemed uninsurable. Are insurers being innovative enough to address the problem?
Career File: Bronek Masojoda - Hiscox CEO takes Pool Re non-exec role
Pool Re has appointed Hiscox CEO Bronek Masojoda as non-executive director.
Hiscox CEO Masojada takes on NED role at Pool Re
Pool Re has appointed Hiscox CEO Bronek Masojada as non-executive director for the government-backed terrorism scheme.
Hiscox sees Q1 GWP rise 12%
Hiscox has reported a 12% increase in gross written premiums for the three months ended 31 March 2015 to £561.7m (Q1 2014: £501.6m).
Client demand tipped to trigger broader coverage for terrorism 'non-events'
The changing face of global terrorism is likely to cause an influx of insurance products to target terror-related threats as the scale and scope of terror events expand.
Iceberg Basements: What lies beneath
Iceberg basements have made media headlines as the mega-rich create extra room for their luxurious lifestyles. These developments also throw up a unique set of challenges for insurers.
Changing face of terrorism sparks launch of Hiscox threat policy
Hiscox claims it is responding to “the changing nature of terrorism” with the launch of a product designed to protect businesses against the loss of revenue suffered as a result of a threat or hoax.
Cheung to leave Direct Asia for AIG
Adrian Cheung, regional head of actuarial, Direct Asia will leave the Hiscox-owned insurer and join AIG at the beginning of May.
Care Homes: Crisis in the care home?
With media reports of abuse in care homes, the insurance market has faced numerous challenges – however, is the sector truly getting the best deal from insurers?
Hiscox CFO Bridges to exit
Hiscox chief financial officer Stuart Bridges is to the leave the insurer after 16 years to join ICAP as group finance director.