Hiscox
Interview: Steve Langan: Onwards and upwards
Concerned that the wider industry is dangerously out of touch when it comes to technology, servicing customers and advertising, Hiscox UK managing director Steve Langan tells Post how his firm keeps up with the times.
Hiscox targets London market brokers with web news app
Hiscox has launched a new web app, which is designed to provide news, views and practical advice to London market brokers.
View from the Top: Regulators need our help
By working together we can sort out insurers’ tarnished image and cut the bureaucracy, says Robert Hiscox, honorary president, Hiscox
Affinity news: Age of customer a factor in choice of insurance policy claim delegates
A customer’s age is a determining factor in the importance of cost compared to quality of service when choosing an insurance policy, delegates at Post’s Affinity 2013 event heard.
Hiscox claims market first with anti-bribery product
Hiscox has launched an anti-bribery response, defence and expense insurance product for UK businesses in what it claims to be the first for the market.
Takaful: The Islamic state
Despite centuries of tradition and an estimated worldwide value in the billions, Takaful insurance, grounded in sharia‑compliant practices, has struggled to find traction in the UK.
Dutch insurers urged to offer risk-based flood cover
Dutch insurers must accept the rejection of a proposed compulsory flood scheme and start offering flood cover on a voluntary basis, according to Neerlandse co-founder Rogier van der Kooy Versteeg.
Hiscox adds new lines to overseas property cover
Hiscox has made several additions to the home insurance available to UK private clients with overseas homes.
Jelf and Hiscox offer tailored insurance for interim managers
Jelf, Hiscox and the Interim Management Associationhave joined forces to offer interim managers access to tailored insurance packages.
Tax-avoidance crackdown could see PI insurers hit with third-party claims
HMRC tax workaround enquiries focusing on individuals as well as corporations.
Hiscox targets technology companies with new offering
Hiscox has launched a new technology portfolio aimed at companies such as software design and distribution, web design, training, hosting, data network management and hardware assembly.
Liberty Mutual Europe to lead new aviation consortium
Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe is forming a consortium to underwrite Aviation Insurance in a leading capacity, on behalf of itself, Ace Global Markets and Hiscox.
Liberty Mutual forms aviation consortium with Ace & Hiscox
Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe is to work with Ace Global Markets and Hiscox in a consortium for aviation cover.
Claims Awards 2013
The Post Claims Club celebrated its 10th year in style last week at the Grosvenor House Hotel with the Third Annual Claims Awards.
Market Moves: Recruitment race back in top gear with big moves for Towergate, Bluefin and more
After a muted couple of weeks, the recruitment conveyor belt went into overdrive with an array of high-profile appointments and departures. Major moves included Towergate losing its network division acquisition director to rival Bluefin, two days before…
Post Claims Awards - Ageas, AIG, Allianz, LV, Hiscox and RSA among the winners
LV and Ageas both won individual and team awards at last night's Post Claims Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel.
Penny Black's insurance week
Penny is no stranger to office high jinks, but even she was surprised to learn this week of the stunt pulled by one legal expenses insurer.
Hiscox names Pinchin as reinsurance CEO
Hiscox has appointed its Bermuda chief executive Jeremy Pinchin as the leader of its newly combined reinsurance businesses.
Ex-Axa director joins Hiscox Europe board
Hiscox has appointed former Axa director Florence Tondu-Melique as its new European chief operating officer.
Hiscox appoints Axa's Tondu-Melique as European chief operating officer
Hiscox has appointed Florence Tondu-Melique as its new European chief operating officer.
Hiscox signs deal with Jelf
Hiscox has partnered with Jelf to supply for the broker’s management liability business.
Career File: Daniel O’Connell, XL
Ex-army captain takes on war underwriting role
Barbican's PI arm appoints underwriting manager
Professional Indemnity Protect part of Barbican Group Holdings, has appointed Denise Mercer as underwriting manager.
Brokers told to improve record-keeping to reduce professional indemnity claims
Brokers have been urged to improve the way they document advice to clients in light of increasing numbers of professional indemnity claims against them.