Early release
A piece of new EU legislation will soon require all secondary intermediaries
to have professional indemnity insurance. While other insurers
get
to grips with the directive, Hiscox has developed a suitable product
well in advance.
Paradise
found
From tropical hideaways to French farmhouses, the price is right for
property investing overseas.
Dynamic
duo
Creativity is the driving force behind Cambridge-based broking firm
La Playa, thanks to founders Mark Boon and Matt Mullee.
The innovative duo are making their mark on the insurance industry
and have already built up an enviable client base.
Product
passion
Don't mock those avid hoarders of Batman comics and retro furniture.
People don't just collect for interest - it makes real
financial sense to invest in collectables. Hiscox News reports on
the latest trends and how clients can protect their prized possessions.
Day
in the life
With a renewal deadline of October 1, August and September are the
busiest months of the year for Mark Shaw and the Solicitors'
professional indemnity team, as they deal with the insurance needs
of around 1,000 solicitor clients.
Counting
the cost of fire hazards
As art collector Charles Saatchi knows only too well, insurance
against fire hazards is essential.
Support at the Serpentine
A new exhibition at London's Serpentine Gallery will reinforce
Hiscox's reputation as the UK's leading insurer and supporter
of fine art.
D&O cover expands
Hiscox has responded to broker requests about Directors' and
Officers' cover by providing a new policy for the UK D&O
market.
FSA says act now or miss registration
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has received just 8624 applications
since the registration deadline passed in July.
On the lookout for more
great people
Inspiration and job satisfaction are two key reasons why people at
Hiscox come to work - sentiments echoed by chairman Robert Hiscox
himself.
Hiscox shows its Olympic
colours
Hiscox showed its support for British equestrian dressage champion
Richard Davison at this year's Olympics.