Hiscox Names Whetstone to Global Markets E&O Operation in Chicago

International insurance insurer Hiscox has appointed Jim Whetstone as senior vice president for Global Errors and Omissions (E&O) in the Global Markets area. He is based in Hiscox’s Chicago office.

In this capacity, Whetstone will be underwriting Hiscox technology and privacy protection products for US-based entities.

Prior to joining Hiscox, Whetstone underwrote the professional liability product suite, specializing in privacy and technology, in ACE USA’s Professional Risk division. Prior to joining ACE USA, he was a vice president in Aon’s Technology and Professional Risk group where he worked with companies to address risk management best practices, contracting process improvements, and risk transfer solutions related to their use of and dependence on technology.

Prior to working in the insurance industry, Whetstone spent more than 10 years in various technology-related roles in both traditional and new-economy industries.

Source: Hiscox