Hiscox is a specialist insurance and reinsurance group founded in 1901 at Lloyd's of London. Headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda, the company operates 31 offices across 13 countries, with major operations in London, New York, and across Europe. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and forms part of the FTSE 100 index.
The group focuses on underwriting complex and niche risks that mass-market insurers typically avoid. Its portfolio spans art collection insurance, high-value home coverage, media and entertainment production insurance, technology company insurance, and professional services liability. Through its Hiscox Re division, it also offers reinsurance products. Aki Hussain has served as Group CEO since January 2022.
Hiscox positions itself as maintaining the specialist knowledge and agility of a smaller insurer while leveraging the resources and reach of an international group. Its underwriters develop deep expertise in chosen specialist fields to deliver tailored coverage that larger competitors cannot match. The company operates regional divisions - Hiscox UK, Hiscox USA, and Hiscox Europe - to serve its geographically dispersed customer base.
