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Hiscox Sponsoring Perot Stamp Exhibit
Three Perot stamps, named after William B. Perot, Bermuda’s first Postmaster General from 1818 to 1862, and representing some of the rarest and most desirable stamps in the world, are being loaned from the Queen’s private stamp collection to an exhibition in Bermuda from April 19-28. Sponsored by Hamilton-based specialist insurer Hiscox and to... Read more of this article
Hiscox Strengthens UK APC Division
Bermuda-based specialist insurer Hiscox has strengthened its UK Art and Private Client division [APC] with the promotions of Steve Morse to Head of Motor and Matthew Webb to Head of UK Motor Underwriting. In addition, Clare Limond has been appointed to the role of motor underwriter, joining motor underwriter Tom Wilcox to complete the new team. As... Read more of this article
Catastrophes Impact On Hiscox Profits
Hiscox, the Bermuda-based reinsurance group, today [Feb.27] reported a reduction in pre-tax profit for the year ended December 31, leading to a significant fall in earnings per share [EPS]. Profit before tax dropped from £211.4 million to £17.3 million, which the firm said was “a good result considering natural catastrophe losses of £270 million”,... Read more of this article
Hiscox Board Chairman To Step Down
Robert Hiscox, the chairman of Bermuda-based Hiscox Ltd., will step down as chairman in 2013 after 47 years with the firm. Mr Hiscox said, “I have decided to step down as Chairman of the Board while I still feel near the top of my game and have informed my fellow directors that I would like to retire from the board this time next year when I will... Read more of this article
Hiscox Extends US Program To Realtors
The American subsidiary of Bermuda-based insurer Hiscox USA, today [Feb.22] announced their service allowing small businesses to purchase business insurance online has been extended to real estate professionals. For the first time, real estate agents/brokers and property managers can buy customised insurance for the real estate industry direct and... Read more of this article
Hiscox: Business Data Breaches
Bermuda’s Hiscox yesterday [Jan. 25] advised companies to have resilient plasn in place to deal with data breaches following the announcement of a new proposed European data protection law. Matthew Norris, an e-risk and privacy expert at the Bermuda-headquartered international specialist insurer, said: “The data loss notification aspect... Read more of this article
Hiscox Offers Premium Travel Insurance
Bermuda specialist insurer Hiscox has today [Dec.13] launched a new five-star rated annual travel insurance policy. The new policy is available on the phone or online at the Hiscox website and provides a choice of European travel insurance or worldwide cover for individuals, couples and families. Hiscox travel insurance cover includes: Up to GBP 10... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s Hiscox Awarded CCI Status
Bermuda-headquartered international specialist insurer Hiscox announced today [Dec.12] it has been awarded Corporate Chartered Insurer status by the Chartered Insurance Institute [CII] for their Hiscox London Market business. This award reinforces the firm’s pedigree as a first class underwriter with a commitment to professionalism and excellent claims... Read more of this article
Hiscox: Terror Coverage For US Hospitals
Bermuda’s Hiscox Ltd. today [Nov.30] released a new insurance product designed to protect US hospitals from the threat of terrorist attacks. The new product, developed by Hiscox’s Hamilton, Bermuda-based health care unit, is the first terrorism coverage offering in the US marketplace crafted specifically for the health care industry, the... Read more of this article
Best Affirms Top Ratings For Hiscox
A.M. Best’s European rating service has affirmed the financial strength rating [FSR] of A [Excellent] and issuer credit rating [ICR] of “a” of Bermuda-based Hiscox Insurance and its local and internationalo subsidiaries. Concurrently, A.M. Best has affirmed the FSR of A [Excellent] and ICR of “a+” of Lloyd’s of London Syndicate 33,... Read more of this article
Hiscox: Small Business Contest Winners
Bermuda’s Hiscox, the first company offering US small businesses the ability to obtain quotes and buy small business insurance direct, online and in real-time, announced that Victoria Kidd, co-founder of OMP Consulting Group, a career management and resume-writing firm, has won the Hiscox MyStartUpStory Contest first place prize of $10,000. The... Read more of this article
Hiscox Partnership With TechInsurance
Bermuda-headquartered Hiscox, the first insurer offering US small businesses the ability to purchase business insurance direct, online and in real time, today [Nov.8] announced a partnership with TechInsurance to meet the needs of their small IT services customers. Businesses visiting TechInsurance’s website for insurance coverage can now get... Read more of this article
