Hiscox (U.S.) News

Hiscox Names Karpp to Head Executive Risks and Cyber Practice in U.S.

Global specialty insurer Hiscox has appointed Doug Karpp as head of Executive Risks and Cyber in the U.S, which includes Crime and Fidelity, Financial Services and Management Liability insurance products. Karpp, who previously served as senior vice president and the …

Hiscox Names McLaughlin as CFO in U.S.

Specialty insurer Hiscox has appointed David McLaughlin as chief financial officer in the U.S.. McLaughlin is based in Atlanta and will report to Ben Walter, chief executive officer for Hiscox in the U.S. McLaughlin brings 20 years of operational and …

Arch’s Lipuma Joins Hiscox USA to Run Financial Services Division

Neil Lipuma has been appointed senior vice president for Hiscox USA. In this underwriting leadership role, Lipuma will oversee the strategic direction, sales and marketing activities for Hiscox’s Private Investment Fund Portfolio, which targets small to mid-sized fund space. Lipuma …

Top 5 Riskiest States for Employee Lawsuits: Hiscox

Four states – California, Illinois, Alabama and Mississippi – along with the District of Columbia, are the top five riskiest places in the country for employee lawsuits. Businesses in these states and jurisdictions face a substantially higher risk of being …

Ratings Roundup: Hiscox (U.S.), Bison, Nations

A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the issuer credit rating (ICR) to “a+” from “a” and affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A’ (Excellent) of Chicago-based Hiscox Insurance Company, Inc. (HICI), both with stable outlooks. Best said the ratings of HICI …