Research 
and Insights

Hiscox surveyed 1,000 US small business owners, revealing their attitudes towards incorporating AI into their business, including that most small businesses are AI-curious when it comes to internal operations, but prefer traditional channels for recruitment.

A study of over 5,000 professionals, this report assesses firms according to their readiness in four key areas – strategy, resourcing, technology and process.

Compiled from a survey of 1,000 small business owners, this report gauges US businesses’ protection against potential lawsuits and claims, as well as testing their understanding of insurance policies.

We investigated the benefits enjoyed by US small businesses that are diverse in gender and racial/ethnic makeup, and whether the events of the past two years have driven lasting change.

We explored the numerous factors that influence an individual’s decision to start a business later in life and the factors that contribute towards a higher rate of success. Our survey of 400 US small business owners who started their first business aged 50 and over reveals what it takes to become an encore entrepreneur.

Hiscox Guide to Employee Lawsuits reveals which states have the highest probability of employees filing lawsuits.

Four hundred entrepreneurs shared insights about working full time while running a side hustle. They told us how much time they put in, how much they earned, and 30 percent of respondents stated that they did not have business insurance during their side hustle phase.

We surveyed 400 adults over the age of 40 to uncover how ageism impacts the workplace. We reveal challenges that c-suite leaders and business owners may face, but also some surprising opportunities.

Compiled from a survey of 500 full-time employees, this report provides an understanding of the prevalence of workplace harassment in US businesses.