Hiscox
Claims: Providing a personal service
Brokers need to stand out in a competitive market and claims service is a way to make a real difference. Being there to advise, intervene – and to turn the heat up if necessary – can mean the world to a grateful client.
Hiscox CUO sells £1.2m shares
Richard Watson, the chief underwriting officer at Hiscox, has sold a total of £1.2m of shares in the company.
Ian Penny to take over as chief information officer at Hiscox following Wharton's departure
Ian Penny has been appointed as chief information officer for Hiscox, taking over from Gareth Wharton who is joining a newly formed cyber initiative at the company.
The Cyber Insurer and Broker Assembly 2017 - as it happened
The Cyber Insurer and Broker Assembly took place on 23 March. Post's journalists reported live from the event.
Cyber regulation: Cyber’s new rules
The tightening of data regulation next year could drive demand for cyber cover and, with the reporting of breaches becoming compulsory, it may help underwriters price this new risk ever more accurately
We Specialty and Hiscox collaborate on political risk
French managing general agency We Specialty has partnered with Hiscox to cover political violence, terrorism and political risk.
UK businesses to increase cyber security spend
Three out of five UK businesses will increase their cyber security budget in the next year, with more than 20% of those doubling their spending.
Roundtable: The personal lines insurer of the future?
Digital transformation has become a hot topic in the insurance industry in recent years, with insurers becoming increasingly aware of the need to adapt to the changing technological landscape.
Hiscox shortlists two locations for post-Brexit base
Lloyd’s of London underwriter Hiscox said it has shortlisted two European Union countries and was in talks with regulators to set up a new insurance base to continue servicing clients after Britain leaves the EU.
'Mixed bag' for London market says Hiscox MD
Hiscox’s London market business has presented an inconsistent and mixed operating year for the insurer, according to Steve Langan, CEO of Hiscox Insurance.
Hiscox posts 'record' 2016 as UK and Europe profits double
Insurer Hiscox has reported a "record" profit of £354m for 2016, an increase of 64%, driven by a benign claims environment and strong investment return.
Blog: Seven Asian insurtech start-ups to watch in 2017
Despite the US being seen as the pre-eminent center for insurtech investment, it in no way has the monopoly on all the good ideas.
Former Direct Asia managers launch Singapore insurtech firm with BGL parent
The owner of BGL group has teamed up with the co-founder of Direct Asia to launch a new insurtech start-up in Singapore.
Ex-Brightside boss to ‘breathe life’ into Towergate partnerships
Towergate has hired ex-Brightside distribution boss Colin Wallace to “breathe life” back into the business’ partnerships proposition.
Social media libel: Keyboard warriors
Social media grants people the ability to broadcast their opinions to a wide audience. What coverage can insurers provide against libel?
Hiscox backs cyber capacity for Towergate MGA Fusion
Towergate-backed managing general agent Fusion has launched a cyber and data product offering limits of up to £5m.
Here are the most successful insurers, brokers and adjusters in BIA history
To celebrate the 20th edition of the British Insurance Awards, three years ago, I sat down and went through all the previous events to find out who had been the most successful company in its history.
Post Power List 2017: Bronek Masojada
Group CEO, Hiscox Group
Editor's comment: The concept of power
Another year and another Power List from your team at Post.
Market must prepare for major loss event, says Hiscox chairman
The London market must be prepared for a major loss event according to Robert Childs, chairman of Hiscox.
London market has 'resilience to survive $200bn loss event'
The London market has sufficient resilience to withstand a $200bn (£160bn) loss caused by two major events over a two week period, according to a stress test conducted by an industry steering group.
Hiscox rolls out new security incident response policy
Hiscox has launched a new security incident response policy to protect SMEs against terrorism, bribery, extortion and industrial espionage.
Founder of failed broker re-enters market with on-demand start-up
Founder of failed company Belong Safe, Humphrey Bowles, has launched a new on-demand insurance start-up Guardhog with hopes of competing in the sharing economy.
Video: Hospital hacks
As ransomware attacks are targeting NHS trusts, the cyber exposure of hospitals is coming under scrutiny.