Hiscox, the Bermuda-headquartered specialist insurer, announced the appointment of Melissa Hill as head of Claims in the United States. Hill, who has more than a decade of experience in claims operations, will oversee the strategic direction and performance of the …
Lloyd’s of London, the world’s oldest insurer of seafaring vessels, is facing its own perfect storm. Old-fashioned business practices, exposure to natural disasters, competition from rival centers and Brexit are all threatening Lloyd’s reputation as the place to insure anything …
Rebuilding Notre Dame, the 800-year-old Paris cathedral devastated by fire last week, will cost billions of dollars as architects, historians and artisans work to preserve the medieval landmark. But contrary to what one might think, little of the money will …
Luxembourg said it is “very pleased” that about 50 asset managers, insurers, and other financial firms have looked to the Grand Duchy as a foothold in the European Union once the U.K. leaves the bloc. “We are very pleased with …
It was a tricky time for the commercial real estate business in London. Within days, Britons would be voting on whether to remain in the European Union or leave. The French insurance giant AXA SA was trying to figure out …
Hiscox, a specialist in small business and cyber insurance, recently staged a “real world” hack to demonstrate what a cyber attack would look like for small businesses. The insurer collaborated with UK bike manufacturer Brompton Bicycle, constructing overnight a complete …
Independent specialty managing general agent Nexus Group announced it has completed the acquisition of Hiscox Global Flying (HGF) via an asset purchase into Millstream Underwriting Ltd., a Nexus Group company that specializes in accident & health and travel insurance. HGF …
Specialty insurer Hiscox USA has promoted David Hart to senior vice president, product head for Media. Hart, who joined Hiscox in 2006 and manages media and entertainment insurance products in the U.S., has three decades of experience underwriting media and …
Rick Wong, based in San Francisco, Calif. has been named regional executive for Hiscox’ Northwest area. Wong is one of Hiscox three recent appointments to the Hiscox U.S. field and underwriting management teams, which are dedicated to providing commercial insurance …
Hiscox, an international specialist insurer, has appointed Tyler Peterson to miscellaneous professional liability product head in New York. Peterson joined Hiscox in 2012 as a professional risks underwriter and most recently drove product development and expansion across Hiscox UK’s Media …
