Celebrating 125 years: Hiscox opens the market at the London Stock Exchange
Hiscox marked its 125th anniversary with a special market open ceremony at the London Stock Exchange, celebrating its long heritage of specialist underwriting and its bold ambitions for the future.
Senior leaders past and present gathered with long-serving colleagues who have helped shape the business over decades to commemorate this milestone, with Group Chief Executive Officer Aki Hussain opening proceedings.
Reflecting on the significance of the moment,
“Marking 125 years of Hiscox here at the London Stock Exchange is a moment of pride for everyone at Hiscox. Much has changed over 125 years, but the fundamentals of Hiscox have not. We have always believed in combining deep expertise with an owner’s mindset, embracing change, and finding ways to underwrite new, emerging, and difficult to insure risks. That combination is what has sustained us, and it will define the next chapter of our journey too.”
“The risk landscape is changing faster than ever, but so are we. We’re investing in new products and markets and building the capabilities to move faster and strengthen our specialty positions. Our ambition is to build a business that is as relevant and resilient in the future as it has been in the past – and to do so in a way that stays true to the values that have shaped us.”
Aki Hussain
Group Chief Executive Officer
Originally founded as a marine underwriter at Lloyd’s, Hiscox has grown into a global specialist insurer operating across Retail, London Market and Reinsurance. Today, Hiscox operates internationally across 13 countries, serving customers, brokers and partners with often complex or unusual insurance needs.
The ceremony marked not only a significant milestone, but a business continuing to evolve with confidence in its future.
