Hiscox Ltd (HCXLF) Research

Hiscox Ltd, a global financial services firm, delivers a broad spectrum of insurance and reinsurance solutions across the United Kingdom, Europe, the United States, and other international markets. Its operations are structured into four distinct divisions: Hiscox Retail, Hiscox London Market, Hiscox Re & ILS, and Corporate Centre. Hiscox caters to both commercial and personal clients; offering commercial policies specifically designed for small and medium-sized enterprises, alongside specialized personal coverage for high-value assets such as upscale homes, fine art collections, luxury vehicles, and classic cars. These products are distributed through a multi-channel approach, leveraging brokers, strategic partners, and direct-to-consumer platforms that incorporate both conventional and digital trading methods. Beyond these, its comprehensive portfolio extends to various other specialized coverages including property, marine and energy, aviation, and casualty insurance. The firm also addresses niche risks through offerings like kidnap and ransom, contingency, terrorism, personal accident, and product recall policies. Furthermore, Hiscox delivers healthcare and casualty reinsurance, alongside investment management services. Established in 1901, Hiscox Ltd maintains its corporate headquarters in Pembroke, Bermuda.

Market snapshot

Symbol
HCXLF
Price
$22.82
Day change
-7.05%
Market cap
$7.4B
P/E ratio
12.75x
52-week range
17-24.69
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Insurance - Property & Casualty
Next earnings
in 2 months

Recent news

  • Shares in Hiscox jump after media report on potential bid for insurer

    Shares in Hiscox ​spiked as ‌much as 15.3% ​on Friday, ​after an Insurance ⁠Post ​report said ​Canada-based Intact Financial Corp was ​exploring ​a potential bid for ‌the ⁠British insurer.

  • British insurer Hiscox grows premiums by 10.2% on strong retail demand

    British ​insurer Hiscox ‌reported a ​10.2% ​rise in ⁠first-quarter ​insurance ​contract written premiums on ​Thursday, ​driven by ‌robust ⁠growth in its ​retail ​insurance ⁠business.

  • Exclusive: Hiscox manager faces Greek perjury charge over extradition case

    A manager at London-listed insurer Hiscox faces a criminal charge of providing false testimony during an attempted extradition of a former colleague from Greece to Bermuda, court proceedings and filings seen by Reuters show.

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