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Hiscox, headquartered in Bermuda is a specialist international insurance group. There are three main underwriting parts of the Group. Hiscox Global Markets, Hiscox UK and Europe, and Hiscox International.
Chief Underwriting Officer, Chief Executive Officer of Hiscox Bermuda, Chairman of Hiscox USA
Robert Simon ChildsNumber of Employees 741
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NAICS Code Other Direct Insurance (except Life, Health, and Medical) Carriers: 524128
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Entrepreneurs Fear Compensation Culture' Nightmare But Fail To Act; Staff Potentially The Biggest Business Risk As Employment Tribunals Increase.
M2 PRESSWIRE-4 March 2008-Hiscox UK: Entrepreneurs Fear Compensation Culture' Nightmare But Fail To Act; Staff Potentially The Biggest Business Risk As Employment Tribunals IncreaseC1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:04032008 London, UK -- Nearly two thirds of smaller businesses are leaving...
Event organisers continue to ignore cancellation insurance; - survey also finds widespread uncertainty when it comes to knowing what event insurance is in place and what risks it can cover; - a third do not carry out a formal risk assessment for their eve
M2 PRESSWIRE-12 February 2008-HISCOX: Event organisers continue to ignore cancellation insurance; - survey also finds widespread uncertainty when it comes to knowing what event insurance is in place and what risks it can cover; - a third do not carry out a formal risk assessment for...
Countdown to Corporate Manslaughter Act: Hiscox urges UK companies to prepare for new legislation.
M2 PRESSWIRE-2 January 2008-HISCOX: Countdown to Corporate Manslaughter Act: Hiscox urges UK companies to prepare for new legislationC1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:02012008 With just three months to go before The Corporate Manslaughter Act comes into force on 6 April...
Hiscox acquires American Live Stock Insurance Company; International specialist insurer grows its US business with purchase of admitted carrier.
M2 PRESSWIRE-25 June 2007-HISCOX: Hiscox acquires American Live Stock Insurance Company; International specialist insurer grows its US business with purchase of admitted carrierC1994-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:25062007 Hamilton, Bermuda - Hiscox Ltd ("Hiscox"), the international specialist insurer, announces the acquisition,...
Hiscox launches new insurance packages for trustees of charities, clubs and associations.
M2 PRESSWIRE-17 May 2007-HISCOX: Hiscox launches new insurance packages for trustees of charities, clubs and associationsC1994-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:17052007 London, UK - Hiscox, a leading specialist insurer, today announced the launch of two new insurance packages aimed at the trustees...
Hiscox buys renewal rights to Dutch art insurer Eriks Assuradeuren.
M2 PRESSWIRE-13 February 2007-HISCOX: Hiscox buys renewal rights to Dutch art insurer Eriks AssuradeurenC1994-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:13022007 London, UK - Hiscox, one of the UK's leading specialist insurers, today announced the acquisition of the renewal rights of Eriks Assuradeuren, a...
Hiscox opens new offices in Sweden and Portugal.
M2 PRESSWIRE-22 November 2006-HISCOX: Hiscox opens new offices in Sweden and PortugalC1994-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:22112006 London, UK - Hiscox plc ("Hiscox"), a leading specialist insurer, today announced the opening of an office in Sweden subject to regulatory approval and one...
Don't say 'it might never happen' to the man at the eye of the storm
For most people, September offers nothing much to get excited - marking the end of their summer holidays, maybe, or the first whiff of autumn. For Robert Hiscox, however, it is one of the most stressful periods of the year. Three times a day, the 63-year-old chairman...
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Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Bronek Masojada | Chief Executive |
| Richard Watson | Managing Director |
| Fiona Fong | Director, Corp Communications |
| Jennifer Crowl | Director of Communications |
| Mervyn Pedelty | Senior Independent Director |
| Stuart J. Bridges | Group Finance Director |
| Cath Timberlake | Regional Manager |
| Kwok Wong | Manager Art and Private Client |
| Lee Turner | Location Manager |
| Paula Bowe | Underwriting Operations Manager |
| Wendy Wastnidge | Southern Branch Manager |
| Colin Wallace | |
| Darren Power | |
| Hiscox Bristol | |
| Hiscox Glasgow | |
| Martin McBrearty | |
| Philip Walsh | |
| Sam Franks |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Robert Simon Childs | Chief Underwriting Officer, Chief Executive Officer of Hiscox Bermuda, Chairman of Hiscox USA |
| Adrian Auer | Board of Directors |
| Andrea S. Rosen | Board of Directors |
| Anthony Howland Jackson | Board of Directors |
| Bronislaw Edmund Masojada | Board of Directors |
| Carol Franklin Engler | Board of Directors |
| Daniel Healy | Board of Directors |
| Derek Nigel Donald Netherton | Board of Directors |
| Dirk Stuurop | Board of Directors |
| James King | Board of Directors |
| Sir Mervyn Pedelty | Board of Directors |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Hiscox plc | Chief Underwriting Officer, Chief Executive Officer of Hiscox Bermuda, Chairman of Hiscox USA | Current |
| Hiscox plc | Director, Underwriting | Current |
| Hiscox plc | Board of Directors | Current |
| Executive Group | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Hiscox plc | Chief Executive | Current |
| Hiscox plc | Managing Director | Current |
| Lloyd's of London | Deputy Chairman | Current |
| Lloyd's of London | Board of Directors | Current |
| Hiscox plc | Board of Directors | Current |
| University of Natal | Bachelor of Science Degree In Civil Engineering | Former |
| McKinsey & Company, Inc. | member | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Hiscox plc | Managing Director | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Hiscox plc | Director, Corp Communications | Current |
| Hiscox plc | Director, Corp Communications | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Hiscox plc | Director of Communications | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Hiscox plc | Senior Independent Director | Current |
| Friends Provident Plc | Board of Directors | Current |
| Hiscox plc | Director | Current |
| L.E.K. Consulting LLC | Partner | Former |
Stuart joined Hiscox plc as Group Finance Director in 1999. Stuart is one of the four executive members of the Board and is a member of the executive management team responsible for setting the strategic direction of the Group. As Finance Director, Stuart has overall responsibility for a wide range of departments across the Group. Stuart is a chartered accountant and before joining Hiscox he held various posts in financial services companies both in the UK and the US including Richard Ellis and Henderson Investors plc. His experience spans a broad spectrum of corporate finance ranging from mergers and acquisitions to banking, fund management and venture capital. He is a member of the Financial Reporting Council review group on internal control. Born in London, Stuart grew up in Ireland before returning to England to gain a MA Honours degree in engineering from Cambridge University. He is married with two children and is a dedicated golfer.
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Hiscox plc | Group Finance Director | Current |
| Hiscox plc | Board of Directors | Current |
| Hiscox plc | Secretary | Former |
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| Hiscox plc | Regional Manager | Current |
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| Hiscox plc | Manager Art and Private Client | Current |
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| Hiscox plc | Location Manager | Current |
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| Hiscox plc | Underwriting Operations Manager | Current |
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| Hiscox plc | Southern Branch Manager | Current |
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| University of Sheffield | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Shanks Group plc | Board of Directors | Current |
| Bespak Plc | Board of Directors | Current |
| Hiscox plc | Board of Directors | Current |
| RMC Group | Group Finance Director | Former |
| Taylor Woodrow plc | Group Finance Director | Former |
| Filtrona Plc | Board of Directors | Former |
| Cranfield University | MBA | Former |
Ms. Rosen is the former vice-chair of TD Bank Financial Group and president of TD Canada Trust. She was appointed as director of the company in 2007 and is a member of Emera's Audit Committee. Ms. Rosen is also a director of Hiscox Ltd. and Alberta Investment Management Corporation.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| TD Canada Trust | President | Current |
| Alberta Investment Management Corporation | Director | Current |
| Hiscox plc | Board of Directors | Current |
| Emera, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| The Toronto-Dominion Bank | Vice Chairman | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Hiscox plc | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Hiscox plc | Board of Directors | Current |
| Hiscox plc | CEO | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Hiscox plc | Board of Directors | Current |
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| Hiscox plc | Board of Directors | Current |
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| Hiscox plc | Board of Directors | Current |
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| Hiscox plc | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Hiscox plc | Board of Directors | Current |
| American College of Surgeons | Fellow | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Hiscox plc | Board of Directors | Current |
| Bank Plc | Chief Executive | Former |
| Bank Plc | Executive Director | Former |
| Permira Advisers Limited | Senior Industry Adviser | Former |
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