Hiscox London Market News

Tech Update: Hiscox London Mkt, Google Collaborate to Boost Underwriting With AI

Hiscox, the specialist global insurer, has collaborated with Google Cloud to create the first AI-enhanced lead underwriting model in the London market insurance industry. The collaboration combines Hiscox London Market’s recently built technology platform, Hiscox AI Laboratories (Hailo) with Google …

Hiscox Launches ‘Variable Consortium’ for Hard-to-Place U.S. General Liability Risks

Hiscox, the Bermuda-based specialist insurer, together with RKH Reinsurance Brokers, has launched a new variable consortium with a maximum line of over US$20 million for a range of challenging general liability risks such as wildfire, trucking and construction. A market …

Hiscox Names Markham as CEO for London Market Business

Specialist global insurer Hiscox announced the appointment of Kate Markham as CEO for its London Market business, subject to regulatory approval. Markham has been at Hiscox for five years and most recently was managing director of its direct to consumer …

Hiscox Appoints RMS’ Khare as Group Head of Catastrophe Research

Specialist insurer Hiscox has appointed Shree Khare as group head of Catastrophe Research. Khare will lead the research that directly informs Hiscox’s own view of risk and its underwriting strategies for catastrophe perils. In particular, while working across the Hiscox …

Hiscox Appoints Golder to Head Marine Cargo Business Re-Entry

Hiscox London Market has appointed Richard Golder as Marine Cargo Line Underwriter, marking the insurer’s re-entry into the marine cargo business. Golder will be supported by Jack Bryan who takes on the role of Marine Cargo Underwriter. Golder joins Hiscox …

Hiscox Names Holberry to Head Alternative Distribution Operations

Adam Holberry has been appointed as Hiscox London Market’s new head of Alternative Distribution as the business looks to work with brokers and underwriting partners to develop new and additional areas of insurance coverage. He reports to David Slevin, head …

Hiscox Launches Product Recall Team in London, with 4 Appointments

Specialist insurer Hiscox has established a new product recall team within its London Market business with four new hires. Heading up the team is David Burke, who comes to Hiscox from Catlin after almost 30 years in the insurance industry …

Hiscox Appoints Waddell to Lead General Liability Team with Focus on U.S. Risks

Hiscox London Market has appointed Nick Waddell as general liability line underwriter; establishing Hiscox’s first ever stand-alone general liability team as the business seeks to take advantage of a London market resurgence in U.S. general liability risks. Reporting to Neil …

Hiscox London Market Launches Stand-Alone Threat Product

Specialist global insurer Hiscox has launched a stand-alone Threat product designed to protect businesses against the loss of revenue suffered as a result of a threat or hoax. The Hiscox Threat policy provides non-physical damage business interruption (BI) cover as …

Hiscox London Market Names Zelenoy to Build Lloyd’s Business in Brazil

Hiscox London Market announced plans to build its “on-the-ground presence in Brazil” with the appointment of Simon Zelenoy to develop its London Market business in Brazil. Hiscox said he “will be responsible for finding attractive new opportunities in core lines …