Hiscox

Hiscox is a specialist insurance company providing coverage for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, and is domiciled in Hamilton, Bermuda, with key operations in London, UK. The firm underwrites a diverse range of unique risks, including fine art, natural catastrophes, kidnap and ransom, piracy, and terrorism, through its global network of 31 offices across 13 countries. With over 3,000 employees worldwide, Hiscox serves more than 600,000 US customers, generating annual premiums exceeding £1.7 billion (approximately $2.6 billion). Notable figures associated with the company include longtime chairman Robert Hiscox, who led the firm for decades, early partner Ralph Hiscox, and current chairman Robert Childs. The organization's origins date back to 1901 with A E Roberts at Lloyd's, and the partnership Roberts & Hiscox was formally established in 1946 by Ralph Hiscox.