A specialist insurer with over 100 years experience
Hiscox is a leading specialist insurer with roots dating back to 1901. We are not a traditional insurer. We target specific types of insurance in which we develop expertise, often focusing on areas other insurers find too complex to insure.
Financially strong
Our companies in the US include Hiscox Inc. and Hiscox Insurance Company Inc. Hiscox Insurance Company Inc. is a Chicago, IL domiciled insurer admitted or licensed to do business in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Hiscox Insurance Company Inc. is rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best1 with a group financial size category (FSC) of XI, proving we have strong capital reserves.
Hiscox Inc., a DE corporation, that does business in California as Hiscox Insurance Agency, is an approved Lloyd’s coverholder and underwrites surplus lines business on behalf of Lloyd’s Syndicates 33 and 3624. Syndicate 33 is rated A (Excellent)2 by A.M. Best and Syndicate 3624 benefits form the overall group rating of Lloyd’s which is A (Excellent)3. Lloyd's syndicates are restricted in doing business in the USA and its territories as they are not US-based insurers. The business we write on behalf of Lloyd's Syndicates 33 and 3624 in the US is placed through US insurance brokers.
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Hiscox in the US
We have sold insurance to US businesses through our Lloyd’s of London Syndicates for over 40 years. Since 2006, we have established offices across the country and are licensed to operate in all US states and the District of Columbia.
We offer a diverse portfolio of insurance products through US based brokers and also directly to small business owners.
Business insurance through brokers
We specialize in professional, property and specialty insurance for US businesses that benefit from the advice of a broker. Through insurance brokers we offer products where our expertise is proven:
In other areas, like Commercial Property, we provide capacity. Our Commercial Property coverage provides critical CAT protection, including Florida wind and California earthquake, often the most difficult to place.
Small business insurance direct
We specialize in insurance for professional businesses with 10 employees or less. We offer the first small business insurance you can buy direct and online in real time or over the phone.
We help you customize your small business insurance to ensure you get exactly what your business needs. Our team of small business insurance advisors provide excellent service and our products are of great value as you buy them directly from us. Products include:
How we’re different
Our people, underwriting expertise and our relentless commitment to exceptional customer service make us different.
No two businesses are exactly the same and we are committed to offering flexible and intelligent underwriting solutions, with coverage tailored to a business’s needs. We look to honor the original intent of coverage when a claim occurs believing that’s what you expect. We also don’t shy away from complex risks.
Exceptional claims service
It’s not until you make a claim that you find out how good your insurance really is. Claims service is at the heart of our business. We aim to deliver quick, efficient, courteous and fair handling of your claim to minimize the disruption to your life or business.
For more information about our insurance products see:
- Insurance products through brokers
- Insurance products for small business owners (underwritten online and through our call center by Hiscox Insurance Company Inc.)
As of December 31, 2010, Hiscox Insurance Company Inc. had admitted assets of $67,630,365 and policyholders surplus of $55,085,042. Total liabilities were $12,545,323 (inclusive of $1,968,156 in reserves) and paid up capital stock was $4,200,000.
1 A.M. Best rating as of November 23, 2011
2 A.M. Best rating as of November 23, 2011
3 A.M. Best rating as of July 14, 2011
