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27 August 2010
London, UK, (27 August, 2010) – The summer of sport may have been a washout, with Britain taking no honours at Wimbledon or the World Cup, but thieves may still net themselves a sporting windfall thanks to trusting homeowners.
27 August 2010
London, UK (27 August, 2010) – With many students currently planning a year out, intrepid gap year travellers are being urged to take basic travel safety precautions before they travel and while they are away. According to specialist insurer Hiscox, while many gap year travellers spend a great deal of time researching their itinerary, more should consider what they should do to protect their personal safety when abroad.
23 August 2010
Hamilton, Bermuda (23 August 2010) – Hiscox Ltd (LSE: HSX), the international specialist insurer, today announces its interim results for the half year ended 30 June 2010.
23 August 2010
Hamilton, Bermuda (23 August 2010) - Hiscox Ltd (LSE: HSX), the international specialist insurer, announces its current estimates for Syndicate 33 and Syndicate 6104’s 2008 and 2009 years of account.
12 August 2010
London, UK (12 August, 2010) - DUAL International, a leading specialist underwriting agency and an underwriting division of the Hyperion Insurance Group, has announced a long term strategic partnership with specialist insurer Hiscox Ltd (LSE:HSX) to provide up to 25% of DUAL’s capacity for its global portfolio, complementing its existing capacity arrangements with Arch Insurance.
02 August 2010
LONDON, UK (2 August, 2010) – The countryside camping scene is set to be invaded this summer by hordes of haute couture holidaymakers – camping has been rebranded 'glamping' and is the latest trend in holidays, according to new research*.
23 July 2010
London, UK (23 July, 2010) – Enterprising students are responding to a quiet post-recession job market with plans to go it alone, according to new research from specialist SME insurer Hiscox .*
19 July 2010
London, UK (19 July, 2010) - Whilst some homeowners believe extreme decoys and strange hiding places are the way to fight off thieves, specialist household insurer Hiscox warns that the traditional basics of home security should not be forgotten as the summer peak season for thefts approaches.
01 July 2010
NEW YORK - Hiscox USA, the specialist insurer, today announced product enhancements to the Allied Healthcare Professional and General Liability policy including the addition of Occurrence General Liability and Hired and Non-Owned Auto Liability.
29 June 2010
Hamilton, Bermuda (29 June, 2010) – Hiscox Ltd (HSX:L), the international specialist insurer, announces that it has published today on its company website a summary of its initial 2011 business forecast for Syndicate 33.
15 June 2010
Hamilton, Bermuda (15 June, 2010) – International specialist insurer Hiscox has appointed Krystalle Tobin as Chief Financial Officer for its Bermuda business.
03 June 2010
NEW YORK – Hiscox USA, the specialist insurer, today announced the expansion of its business in its Los Angeles, California office with the addition of underwriters in the Allied Healthcare Professional and General Liability; Architects, Engineers and Construction Managers Professional Liability; Kidnap and Ransom and Miscellaneous Professional Liability product lines.
03 June 2010
London, UK (3 June, 2010) – Less than one in three (30%) small to medium sized businesses (SMEs) in Europe believe they are insured in the event that a professional mistake leads to them being sued.
25 May 2010
Hamilton, Bermuda (25 May, 2010) – International specialist (re)insurer, Hiscox has announced the launch of its first ever graduate scheme for Bermudian graduates. With the application process now underway, Hiscox is initially searching for two Bermudian graduates who graduated in either 2008 or 2009, or will be graduating this summer and who are interested in developing a career as an underwriter.
24 May 2010
Hamilton, Bermuda (24 May 2010) - Hiscox Ltd (LSE: HSX), the international specialist insurer, announces its current estimates for Syndicate 33 and Syndicate 6104’s 2008 and 2009 years of account.