Atlanta, GA – August 12, 2024 – Hiscox, the specialist global insurer, reveals a stark contrast in attitudes of small business owners towards the value of technology versus humans. The Hiscox People and Programs Report found that 76% of small businesses in the US see AI knowledge as valuable for the future, however the most common recruitment method is still offline (66%), like through word of mouth or family members, ahead of using digital tools (62%).
Atlanta, GA – July 23, 2024 – Hiscox, the specialist global insurer, has launched a digital Professional Liability product for contractors, with specialized versions for both general contractors and artisan subcontractors. Unique in the market for its digital availability, customers can obtain a quote online within five minutes.
Atlanta, GA – July 16, 2024 – Hiscox, the specialist global insurer, has announced the appointment of Mike Maletsky to VP, Practice Leader – Technology E&O and Cyber. Maletsky is based out of Maryland and will report to Paul Spelman, SVP, Underwriting Management of Hiscox USA.
Atlanta, GA – June 11, 2024 – Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, today announces the appointment of Mary Boyd as Chief Executive Officer of its USA business unit. Mary joins Hiscox on 24th June and replaces existing USA CEO Kevin Kerridge, who is stepping down after almost 30 years in the business.
Atlanta, GA – June 3, 2024 – Hiscox, the specialist global insurer, has announced the appointment of Paul Spelman to SVP of Underwriting Management. Spelman is based out of Massachusetts and will report to Steve Prymas, Chief Underwriting Officer of Hiscox USA.
Atlanta, GA – April 29, 2024 – Hiscox, the specialist global insurer, has announced the promotion of Vanessa Zhang to Chief Accounting Officer. Zhang is based out of Atlanta and will continue to report to Jerry Cox, Chief Financial Officer of Hiscox USA.
Atlanta, GA – March 27, 2024 – Hiscox, the specialist global insurer, has been recognized by Cigna Healthcare as a recipient of their 2023 Gold Level Healthy Workforce Designation™ for developing an industry-leading workplace wellness program. Hiscox provides a variety of resources that focus on promoting employee health and wellbeing, empowering them to thrive both personally and professionally.
Atlanta, GA – March 20, 2024 – Hiscox, the specialist global insurer, has announced the appointment of Leigh Hellrung to Chief Operating Officer in the US. Hellrung will serve on the Hiscox US Leadership Team and will report to Kevin Kerridge, CEO of Hiscox USA.
Atlanta, GA – February 20, 2024 – Hiscox, the specialist global insurer, has announced the appointment of Chad Nitschke to SVP, Digital Strategy and Execution in the US. Nitschke will report to Sarah Bourdeau, Head of Distribution of Hiscox USA.
Atlanta, GA – December 18, 2023 – Hiscox, the specialist global insurer, has announced the appointment of Raymond Oral as the Chief Technology Officer in the US. Ray will report to Kevin Kerridge, Chief Executive Officer of Hiscox USA, as well as Chris Loake, Chief Information Officer of Hiscox Group, and will serve on both the Hiscox US Leadership Team and the Hiscox Group IT Leadership Team.
Atlanta, GA – December 5, 2023 – Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, reveals the median cost of cyber-attacks has decreased for US small businesses from $10,000 in 2022 to $8,300 in 2023.
Atlanta, GA – November 1, 2023 – Hiscox, the specialist global insurer, has announced the appointment of Stacy Juelfs to Senior Vice President of National Distribution in the US. Stacy will report to Sarah Bourdeau, Head of Distribution of Hiscox USA, and will be based out of Scottsdale, Arizona.
Atlanta, GA – October 9, 2023 – Hiscox, the leading small business insurer, found that 75% of small businesses in the US are underinsured, and over 70% do not understand what business insurance covers. An underinsured business leaves business owners financially and legally liable for costs beyond insurance limits.
Atlanta, GA – July 5, 2023 – Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, has announced the appointment of Dan Kovac as US Chief Risk Officer. Kovac will report to Hanna Kam, Group Chief Risk Officer, serve on the Hiscox USA Leadership Team, and be based out of San Antonio, Texas.
Atlanta, GA – May 23, 2023 – Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, has announced the promotion of Christopher Hojnowski to Vice President, Technology and Cyber Product Head. Hojnowski will report to Doug Karpp, SVP, Head of Specialty Risks of Hiscox USA.
Atlanta, GA – April 13, 2023 – Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, has announced the appointment of Riki Nieman as Senior Vice President, West Coast Regional Executive in the US. Nieman will report to Sarah Bourdeau, Head of Distribution of Hiscox USA.
Atlanta, GA – April 4, 2023 – Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, has announced the appointment of Christopher McQuilkin as Vice President, Head of BOP. McQuilkin will report to Steve Wilkins, Head of Casualty of Hiscox USA.
Atlanta, GA – March 21, 2023 – Hiscox USA, a leading small business insurer, has been selected by Cigna as a recipient of their Gold level Healthy Workforce DesignationTM for demonstrating a strong commitment to improving the health and well-being of its employees through a workplace wellness program.
Atlanta, GA – March 1, 2023 – Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, has announced the appointment of Ed Sanchez as Senior Vice President, Southeast Regional Executive in the US. Sanchez will report to Sarah Bourdeau, Head of Distribution of Hiscox USA.
Atlanta, GA – November 1, 2022 – Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, has announced the appointment of Sarah Bourdeau as Head of Distribution in the US. Bourdeau will serve on Hiscox USA’s Leadership Team and will report to Kevin Kerridge, CEO of Hiscox USA.
Atlanta, GA – October 12, 2022 – Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, has announced the appointment of Steve Wilkins as Senior Vice President, Head of Casualty in the US.
Atlanta, GA – August 30, 2022 - Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, reports that both the frequency and cost of cyber attacks are rising for US businesses, and the pandemic is continuing to have lasting effects on the cyber security landscape.
Atlanta, GA – August 10, 2022 - New research released by Hiscox, the leading small business insurer, has revealed that small businesses with greater levels of racial and ethnic diversity are more likely to have changed their business approach during the pandemic than less diverse businesses.
Atlanta, GA – August 1, 2022 - Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, today announced the promotion of Jen Metzger to General Counsel in the US.
Atlanta, GA – June 28, 2022 - Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, has announced the appointment of Steve Prymas as Chief Underwriting Officer in the US.
Atlanta, GA – May 31, 2022 – Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, today announced the appointment of Ed Sanchez as Senior Vice President, Head of Digital Operations & Solutions in the US. Sanchez previously served as Head of HUC and Brokerage Solutions in the US, focusing on building the Hiscox Underwriting Center (HUC). Sanchez is based in Atlanta, Georgia, and reports to Kevin Kerridge, CEO in the US.
Atlanta, GA – May 19, 2022 – Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, today announced the appointment of Mike Maio as Senior Vice President, Head of the Hiscox Underwriting Center (HUC) in the US. Maio previously served Hiscox as Vice President of HUC Business Operations in the US, focusing on both professional and specialty products. Maio is based in Atlanta, Georgia, and reports to Kevin Kerridge, CEO in the US.
Atlanta, GA – May 10, 2022 – Nearly three quarters (72%) of small businesses in the US with moderate-to-high racial and ethnic diversity among managers and owners experienced business growth over the last two years, compared to 45% of small businesses with little-to-no racial and ethnic diversity, according to a new study released by Hiscox, the leading small business insurer. The Hiscox Diversity in Small Businesses Report also found rates of innovation were higher for businesses with increased rates of diversity.
Atlanta, GA – March 21, 2022 – Hiscox, the leading small business insurer, today announced the appointment of Kevin Kerridge, Chief Executive Officer of Hiscox USA, to the Board of Directors of the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA). APCIA is the primary US national trade association for home, auto, and business insurers.
Atlanta, GA – February 1, 2022 – Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, today announced the appointment of Alannah Paul as Vice President, Cyber and Technology Product Head, in the US. In this role, Alannah will focus on continuously refining the Cyber and Technology products to better serve the needs of customers. She is based in Los Angeles, California, and will report to Doug Karpp, Senior Vice President, Head of Specialty Risks in the US.
Atlanta, GA – December 08, 2021 – Hiscox USA, a leading small business insurer, is one of a handful of organizations selected to receive the 2021 Cigna Well-Being Award. Hiscox was recognized for developing an advanced workplace wellness program, which includes a series of workshops and activities to educate employees and promote their physical, mental, social and financial well-being.
Atlanta, GA – November 18, 2021 – Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, today announced the appointment of Jerry Cox as Chief Financial Officer in the US. Joining from the Hartford, Cox previously served as a divisional CFO across multiple business areas, including commercial, specialty, corporate functions, technology, operations, and claims. Cox will be based in Atlanta, Georgia, and report to Kevin Kerridge, Chief Executive Officer in the US.
Atlanta, GA – October 26, 2021 – Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, today announced its cyber and data risk solution, Hiscox CyberClear®, is now available in Florida. Hiscox CyberClear’s wide range of coverage benefits are now accessible to businesses in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Atlanta, GA – September 29, 2021 – Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, today announced the appointment of Soheil Zohreh, Executive Vice President of Technology in the US, to the US Leadership Team. In this role, Zohreh leads Information Technology teams in the US, while supporting global IT objectives. Zohreh is based in Atlanta, GA, and reports to Ian Penny, Chief Information Officer of the Hiscox Group, and Kevin Kerridge, Hiscox USA’s Chief Executive Officer.
New York, NY – July 21, 2021 – Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, has strengthened its US partnerships team with the appointments of Tatiana DeJongh as Vice President, Partnership Management, Meghan Mueller as Vice President, Partnership Strategy Execution and Ben French as Vice President, Delegated Authority Partnerships. All will report to Jim Whetstone, SVP, Head of Digital Partnerships and Delegated Authority (DPDA) in the US and will serve on the DPDA leadership team.
New York, NY – June 23, 2021 – Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, has today announced changes to its distribution leadership team in the US to reflect its evolving strategy to serve small businesses with annual revenues of up to $100 million, and promote synergies between distribution channels.
New York, NY – June 7, 2021 – Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, has strengthened its US claims team with the appointments of John Morales as Head of Technical Claims & Exposure Management, and Jason Kunert as Vice President of Casualty Claims. Both will report to Tom Wolczik, Head of Claims in the US, and serve on Hiscox’s Claims Senior Leadership Team.
New York, NY – May 13, 2021 – Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, reveals that in the past 12 months, 23% of small businesses suffered at least one cyber attack, with an average annual financial cost of $25k. Although small businesses quickly adapted to remote working, it has left many feeling more vulnerable to cyber attacks.
Hamilton, Bermuda – April 26, 2021 – Hiscox Ltd (LSE:HSX), the international specialist insurer, has announced that Kevin Kerridge will succeed Steve Langan as CEO of Hiscox USA, effective from the 15th May 2021.
New York, NY – April 19, 2021 – Hiscox®, the international specialist insurer, reveals that US businesses’ cyber security spending is on the rise and they are leaders in cyber expertise, but still have more work to do when it comes to ransomware and phishing emails.
New York, NY – March 29, 2021 – Hiscox®, the international specialist insurer, today announced an enhancement to its Hiscox CyberClear® product by providing US small business owners with an intelligence-driven platform capable of identifying and neutralizing the latest cyber risks, with no IT support required.
New York, NY – March 24, 2021 – Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, today announced the appointment of Michael Ford as Vice President, Head of Underwriting Counsel in the US. In his new role, Ford will manage the Underwriting Counsel team, and will be based in Atlanta, Georgia. Ford will report to Jennifer Metzger, SVP, Head of Production Innovation and Development.
New York, NY – March 15, 2021 – Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, released a study that reveals the underlying motivations of encore entrepreneurs – those who start a business at the age of 50 or over. It also sheds light on the qualities that contribute to their success and the pandemic’s potential to influence more of this demographic to start their own businesses. The Hiscox Encore Entrepreneur Report surveyed 400 small business owners in the US who started their first business at age 50+, between November 24 and December 4, 2020.
New York, NY – January 19, 2021 – Hiscox, a leading small business insurer, today announced the launch of its “Dreams” advertising campaign in the US, with two new spots that highlight the journey to fulfill the American Dream of owning a business.
New York, NY – January 13, 2021 – Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, today announced the appointment of Bert Spunberg as Head of Strategy and Business Transformation in the US. In his new role, Spunberg will be responsible for identifying, scoping and delivering significant US business transformation projects and will be based in White Plains, New York. Spunberg will report to Steve Langan, CEO of Hiscox USA.
New York, New York – November 10, 2020 – Hiscox, the global specialist insurer, today announced the appointment of Regine Fiddler as Chief Marketing Officer in the US. Fiddler, who previously served as the Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Product at BankMobile, will report to and succeed Russ Findlay, who was promoted to the role of Group Chief Marketing Officer earlier this year. Fiddler will be based in New York.
New York, NY – July 14, 2020 – Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, today announced the appointment of Adam Petrone as Senior Vice President and Northeast Regional Executive in the US. In his new role, Petrone will lead the Northeast Region underwriting team in Manhattan, where he is based. Petrone will report to Bob Gadaleta, Head of Field for Hiscox USA.
NEW YORK, NY – Apr. 27, 2020 – Hiscox, a leading small business insurer, announced today it has pledged a $2 million contribution to small business relief efforts across the US. The support is made through the Hiscox Foundation USA, a non-profit corporation which supports social and humanitarian initiatives, and will go to established organizations that are providing support to businesses in the wake of COVID-19.
NEW YORK, August 27, 2019 – Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, today announced enhancements to its Architects and Engineers coverage portfolio with the release of four new tailor-made solutions designed specifically for construction professionals. Reinforcing and deepening Hiscox’s brand commitment to the construction professionals liability marketplace, these specialized insurance products provide coverage for all parties on a job site, including architects and engineers, general contractors, artisan subcontractors, real estate developers and owners.
New York, NY – August 27, 2019 – Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, today announced the appointment of Landon O’Hara as Southwest Regional Executive in the US. With more than two decades of industry experience, O’Hara will oversee the Southwest region underwriting team at Hiscox. Based in Los Angeles, O’Hara will serve as a member of the Field Leadership Team and will report to Bob Gadaleta, Head of Field for Hiscox in the US.
NEW YORK, NY – Aug. 12, 2019 – Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, today released its 2019 Hiscox Ageism in the Workplace StudyTM, which revealed that 21% of US workers age 40 and older have experienced discrimination in the workplace due to their age, and respondents believe they’re most likely to experience it at age 51. The study, which surveyed 400 full-time U.S. workers age 40 and over, also found that more than two-thirds (67%) of respondents 65 or younger plan to continue working after they turn 66, and 62% of all workers did not receive any form of age discrimination training in the previous 12 months.
New York, NY – July 31, 2019 – Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, today announced the appointment of Megan McConnell as Chief Underwriting Officer in the US. McConnell, who most recently served as the Director of Underwriting for Hiscox Re & ILS, will lead the underwriting strategy and execution across Hiscox’s portfolio of specialty risk solutions in the US. She will be based in New York and report to Steve Langan, Chief Executive Officer for Hiscox USA.
NEW YORK,NY -- June 10, 2019 -- Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, today announced the findings of its 2019 Hiscox Side Hustle to Small Business™ Study, which surveyed 400 small business owners whose businesses first began as side hustles and revealed unique insights about their transformations.
New York, NY – May 1, 2019 – Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, today announced the appointment of Andrew Wood as Midwest Regional Executive in the US.
New York, NY – April 29, 2019 – Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, today announced the appointment of Melissa Hill as Head of Claims in the US.
Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, today released The Hiscox Cyber Readiness Report 2019™, which gauges how prepared businesses are to combat cyber attacks. The annual report surveyed nearly 5,400 professionals from the US, UK, Germany, Belgium, France, Spain and the Netherlands who are responsible for their company’s cybersecurity and found that the cost and frequency of attacks are on the rise. Sixty-one percent of firms experienced a cyber attack in the past year, compared to 45% in 2018. The mean cost for losses associated with cyber incidents also soared from $229,000 to $369,000.
NEW YORK, April 8, 2019 -- Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, today announced the launch of its Barcode campaign, which expands its award-winning Encourage Courage® brand platform aimed at US small businesses.
New York, NY – March 29, 2019 – Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, today announced the appointment of David Bailey as Head of Pricing and Reinsurance in the US.
New York, NY – March 13, 2019 – Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, today announced the appointment of Jennifer Nierenberg Metzger as Head of Product Innovation and Development in the US.
New York, NY, December 18, 2018 – Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, today announced the appointment of Mike Levins as Head of US Broker Relations.
New York, NY, November 27, 2018 -- Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, today released the 2018 Hiscox Embezzlement Study™: An Insider’s View of Employee Theft, which found that 79% of embezzlement cases involved two or more people. The study also revealed that 70% of embezzlement schemes were carried out for more than one year.
New York, NY, Nov. 12, 2018 -- Hiscox, the internationalist specialist insurer, announced today the additions of D.J. Postles and Audrey Lau to senior roles on its US field and underwriting management teams.
New York, NY, Nov. 01, 2018 -- Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, announced today the promotion of David Hart to Senior Vice President, Product Head – Media.
New York, NY, Oct. 26, 2018 -- Hiscox, the global specialist insurer and a leading insurer of films and other media productions in the US and abroad, will present the fourth annual Hiscox Courage Award™ at this year's 25th anniversary of the Austin Film Festival. Hiscox will also participate as the event's opening night leading sponsor for the fourth consecutive year.
New York, NY, Sept. 12, 2018 -- Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, today revealed that more than half (51%) of media and entertainment firms experienced three or more cyber attacks over a 12-month period. This finding is according to a survey of cyber security decision-makers at US media and entertainment firms conducted by Forrester Consulting and commissioned by Hiscox.
A study released today by Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, revealed that more than one-third (35%) of employees feel they’ve experienced workplace harassment, 50% of whom said it was on account of their gender or sex. These findings are according to the 2018 Hiscox Workplace Harassment Study™, which surveyed 500 US adults employed full-time.
Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, today announced three appointments to its US field and underwriting management teams, which are dedicated to providing commercial insurance solutions to a wide range of industries and professionals.
Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, today released its 2018 Hiscox Small Business Cyber Risk Report™, which revealed 65% of small businesses fail to act following a cyber security incident.
Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, today announced new coverages in their insurance policy for US businesses in the mental health industry.
Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, announced today the appointment of David McLaughlin as Chief Financial Officer in the US. McLaughlin is based in Atlanta and will report to Ben Walter, Chief Executive Officer for Hiscox in the US.
Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, announced today the appointment of Eric Micheals to Chief Underwriting Officer in the US.
Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, today announced the launch of a new suite of offerings that will provide customized professional and management liability coverage to financial services firms across the US. The new platform, Hiscox FS™, is an expansion of Hiscox’s current offering to financial services firms
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Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, today announced the appointment of Josh Nevin as Chief Operating Officer for its fast-growing Hiscox USA business unit. Nevin will be based in Atlanta and will report to Ben Walter, CEO of Hiscox USA.
Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, announced today that its I'mpossible™ campaign has been named a Global ACE Award winner by the Business Marketing Association's New York chapter. Produced in partnership with gyro, its marketing and advertising agency of record, the I'mpossible campaign is the centerpiece of Hiscox's 2017 integrated marketing initiatives.
Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, today released a study that gauges how prepared businesses are for cyber threats. The Hiscox Cyber Readiness Report 2017™ surveyed managers and IT specialists at 3,000 small to large companies in the US, UK and Germany and found that more than half (53%) of businesses are ill-prepared to deal with cyber-attacks.
Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, today announced the launch of its I'mpossibleTM campaign, an extension of its award-winning Encourage Courage® brand platform. The campaign focuses on the positive power of risk taking to transform the seemingly impossible into something possible. In its execution, Hiscox captures courageous and inspiring stories from its customers who overcame seemingly impossible challenges to start their businesses or keep them going strong.
Hiscox USA, a leading specialty insurer, today announced the selection of gyro New York as its marketing and advertising agency of record. The agency is tasked with continuing to raise awareness of Hiscox USA's products and solutions, as well as building on the company's award-winning “Encourage Courage” campaign.
Hiscox, the global specialist insurer and a leading insurer of films and other media productions in the US and abroad, will present the second annual Hiscox Courage Award at this year's Austin Film Festival and will, for the second consecutive year, participate as the leading sponsor of the event's opening night.
In a move that underscores its ongoing commitment to the growth of small businesses, Hiscox USA, America's #1 online small business insurer, today announced the launch of its Small Business Resource Center and strategic brand partnerships with Fundera, Incorporate.com, Licenselogix, Magisto, and Square.
Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, today announced the launch of a new coverage designed specifically for Pharmacies. This new Pharmacies product is designed to address the industry's growing need for customized insurance coverage and will complement Hiscox's existing tailored forms in Allied Healthcare, including Ambulance and Medical Transportation, Beauty Salon and Day Spa, and Home Healthcare products.
American business owners report growth in revenue, but are feeling the effects of political uncertainty.
Hiscox released the 2016 Hiscox Embezzlement Study, a comprehensive study of employee theft in the United States. According to the report, 17 percent of employee theft in organizations with fewer than 500 employees occurs in the financial services industry, the highest of any industry examined.
Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, today announced the expansion of its technology and cyber risk coverage with Hiscox ClearTech™, a clear, tailored insurance solution designed for technology businesses of all sizes and across a wide range of industries.
In response to the deregulation of the US flood insurance market, Hiscox London Market has launched a new flood product for US homeowners -- FloodPlus. Working with wholesale brokers in the US to distribute the new product, FloodPlus meets a shortfall in flood cover for many homeowners by offering higher limits and a wider scope of cover than policies provided by the existing US government backed National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
BMA NYC hosted their 2016 ACE Awards on April 28, where Prager Creative was honored to attend and accept an ACE Award for their integrated marketing campaign for Superstock's “Stock Photography Reimagined.”
BMA:FWD, the young professional's arm of the Business Marketing Association (BMA) New York chapter, today announced the launch of a signature event, Get+Together. The event will feature an inspiring panel of business and marketing leaders under 40 who are shaping the future of business marketing, including executives from IBM, General Assembly, inMarket, and Blockchain.
Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, today announced the expansion of its cyber and data risk solutions to include Hiscox CyberClear™. This product will complement Hiscox's existing Cyber Threat Protect, which came to market in October 2015. Both covers use straightforward language and a single insuring agreement driven by the loss itself and not the “how” - a significant differentiator within the industry.
Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, today announced senior executive hires to its fast-growing Professional Risks division, which is dedicated to providing risk solutions to a wide range of industries and professionals in the technology, architects and engineering, accounting, financial services, real estate, healthcare and other professional liability sectors.
Hiscox, the global specialist insurer, today announced the appointment of Rick Wiseley as Head of Programs for its fast-growing Hiscox USA business unit. Wiseley will be based in New York and report to Hiscox USA's Head of Field, Brett Sadoff. Hiscox expands Terrorism coverage
Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, today announced that they have enhanced their stand-alone Terrorism portfolio adding new products covering property damage due to malicious attacks utilizing nuclear, chemical, biological and radiological (NCBR) devices.
Hiscox, the global specialist insurer, today announced the appointment of Bryan Falchuk as Head of Claims for its fast-growing Hiscox USA business unit.
Specialist insurer, Hiscox USA, today announced two senior appointments to its fast-growing Professional Risks division.
Hiscox, the global specialist insurer, is sponsoring the 2015 Austin Film Festival and launching the inaugural Hiscox Courage Award recognizing both the festival film and filmmaker that best represents Courage. The 2015 Austin Film Festival, also known as the “Writers Festival,” runs from October 29 – November 5 and attendees will vote for the Hiscox Courage Award via ballots after 200 separate film screenings over the course of the festival. Hiscox insures a wide variety of films and other media productions in the US and abroad.
Hiscox, a global specialist insurer that provides U.S. small businesses with the simplest way to purchase customized business insurance directly online or over the phone, announced today the U.S. findings of their seventh annual DNA of an Entrepreneur report. Hiscox surveyed over 1,000 small and medium-sized U.S. business owners about the financial pressures, stresses, opportunities and challenges currently faced by entrepreneurs.
Hiscox, the global specialist insurer, today released the inaugural American Courage Index (ACI), a new survey that measures the level of courage across American small businesses and the general national population. The survey of 6,400 participants from the general US population and Hiscox small business customers highlights how age, gender,income, region and the economy impact the levels of courage across America. The first ever ACI reveals that American small business owners, known for their hard work and determination, are 17% more courageous than the general population.
Hiscox, the global specialist insurer, today announced the appointment of Nicole Goodwin as Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) for its fast-growing business unit, Hiscox USA.
Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, today announced additional industries covered by its Hiscox Pro™ portfolio.The new products offer 'tailor made' policy forms for businesses in the securityservices, associations, staffing services and analytical testing labs industries.
Hiscox, the global specialist insurer, is introducing two major new initiatives as part of its Encourage Courage brand platform aimed at US businesses. Today, Hiscox released its new original digital docuseries, Courageous Leaders, exclusively across Vox Media's seven brands including Vox.com, The Verge, Curbed and SB Nation. Hiscox also today announced its sponsorship with mass-participation series Tough Mudder including industry specific promotions and a presence across all of Tough Mudder's US events.
Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, today announced enhancements toits industry-leading Crime & Fidelity platform with the addition of financial institution bond coverage. The new coverage protects against incidents of employee theft,as well as a wide range of fraud and other theft risks, to financial services organization including stockbrokers, mortgage and lending firms, banks and insurance companies.
Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, today released the 2015 Hiscox Embezzlement Watchlist: A Snapshot of Employee Theft in the US, a comprehensive study of employee theft in the United States. US Organizations with less than 500 employees experienced a median loss of $280,000 per year due to employee theft across a wide range of industries
Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, today introduced enhancements to their Hiscox PRO suite of insurance coverage solutions across a wide variety of professions. Hiscox added Admitted policies for technology, miscellaneous professional, privacy/data breach, and general liability products with media and cyber enhancements to their existing range of professional liability coverage options.
Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, today announced the appointment of Rick Wong as National Broker Relations Manager And David Bailey as Southwest Regional Executive for Hiscox USA.
Hiscox, a global specialist insurer that provides U.S. small businesses with the simplest way to purchase customized business insurance directly online or over the phone, announced today the U.S. findings of their sixth annual DNA of an Entrepreneur report. The study includes insights from 500 small and medium-sized U.S. business owners on the financial pressures, stresses, opportunities and challenges currently faced by entrepreneurs. This year’s findings reveal that entrepreneurs are looking to the future with increasing confidence after experiencing a year of growth and are seeking new opportunities for innovation in their business.
Hiscox, the global specialist insurer, today released a study revealing that nearly one in three (31%) small business owners believe government regulation is the biggest obstacle standing in the way of their success and growth. The study also found that more than 1 in 10 (13%) small businesses suffered a lawsuit with negative consequences.
A new study of employment practices litigation (EPL) data by Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, found four states - California, Illinois, Alabama and Mississippi - along with the District of Columbia, to be the top five riskiest areas of the US for employee lawsuits. Businesses in these states and jurisdictions face a substantially higher risk of being sued by their employees compared to the national average.
Hiscox, a specialist insurer that provides U.S. small businesses with the simplest way to purchase customized business insurance online or over the phone, today introduced the Hiscox Reactor providing small business owners a personalized virtual career journey powered by the details of their LinkedIn profiles, for the first time in the U.S.
Hiscox announced today the findings of the fifth annual DNA of an Entrepreneur report. The study includes insights from 500 small and medium-sized businesses across the U.S. and provides a unique and revealing portrait of the financial pressures, stresses, opportunities and challenges faced by entrepreneurs. This year's findings reveal that although male entrepreneurs were more likely to report growth in revenue, new customers and number of employees, the gender gap is narrowing as female entrepreneurs continue to generate strong results.
Hiscox, a specialist insurer that provides U.S. small businesses with the simplest way to purchase customized business insurance online or over the phone, announced today the second installment of its Hiscox Authors Series for Entrepreneurs. The Hiscox Authors Series is a three-month thought leadership initiative that shares expertise, insight and guidance from well-known entrepreneurial authors to help others in successfully launching, running and building their small businesses.
Small businesses in California are growing more concerned about their IT risks. Hiscox, the specialty insurer providing US small businesses with the simplest way to purchase customized business insurance online and over the phone, today announced the results of a recent survey of IT consultants based in California.