Market's view on Hiscox
Published on April 2024
- Hiscox has improved underwriting results with a 23.4% increase from the previous period, reporting a strong gain in gross premiums written which are up by 9.2%.
- Despite solid underwriting results, Hiscox reported a significant investment loss of $214.1 million in the half-year period due to challenging market conditions.
- Stock watchers discussed the arbitration settlement related to business losses during COVID, noting the secrecy surrounding the settlement figures.
- Hiscox is collaborating with Google to utilise AI in their underwriting processes, aiming to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- The sentiment in the insurance sector is generally negative, impacting share prices broadly, though Hiscox has been reported to withstand sector-wide downturns better than some peers.
- Concerns have been raised about the potential exposure of Hiscox to non-payment of COVID loss recoveries by reinsurers.
- Environmental issues like wildfires and extreme temperatures in the US and Canada have been highlighted as significant risks impacting the insurance industry.