London close: Stocks fall after rise in UK consumer inflation
16th Jul 2025 17:49
(Sharecast News) - London equities slipped on Wednesday as stronger-than-expected UK inflation data offset a decline in US producer inflation, prompting investor caution over the interest rate outlook.
Read moreBerenberg reinstates coverage of Hiscox, Beazley, Lancashire
30th May 2025 09:04
(Sharecast News) - Berenberg reinstated coverage of London market insurers Hiscox, Beazley and Lancashire on Friday, saying they continue to present a compelling investment case, underpinned by supportive valuations, disciplined underwriting, and evolving business models that are well-positioned for future growth.
Read moreHiscox appoints Peter Clarke as its new chair
29th May 2025 07:21
(Sharecast News) - Hiscox announced the appointment of Peter Clarke as chair designate on Thursday, with effect from 1 June, subject to regulatory approval.
Read moreHiscox reports solid first-quarter written premium growth
1st May 2025 11:03
(Sharecast News) - Hiscox reported a 2.4% year-on-year increase in group insurance contract written premiums (ICWP) on Thursday, to $1.56bn in the first quarter of 2025, supported by strong growth in its Retail division and a return to growth in the London market.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks mixed on corporate earnings, Trump tariff threats
27th Feb 2025 15:43
(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed in a mixed state on Thursday, with the top-flight index recovering from a weaker open as investors absorbed fresh US jobless claims data and a wave of corporate earnings reports.
Read moreHiscox reports record profits, announces $175m share buyback
27th Feb 2025 08:17
(Sharecast News) - Insurer Hiscox reported record full-year profits on Thursday as it hailed "strong returns" from each business segment and announced a $175m share buyback.
Read moreHiscox written premiums rise 3% in first nine months
7th Nov 2024 08:09
(Sharecast News) - Hiscox reported a rise in written premiums for the first nine months of the year on Thursday as it hailed solid retail growth.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks red as US inflation, jobless claims top forecasts
10th Oct 2024 14:58
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets ended Thursday in negative territory as investors weighed a higher-than-expected inflation and jobless claims readings out of the United States.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks slip ahead of much-awaited Fed decision
18th Sep 2024 15:03
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed lower on Wednesday, as investors digested the latest UK inflation figures and looked ahead to the US Federal Reserve's policy announcement later in the day.
Read moreGoldman Sachs downgrades Hiscox, upgrades Lancashire
18th Sep 2024 11:35
(Sharecast News) - Goldman Sachs has downgraded non-life insurer Hiscox and upgraded sector peer Lancashire as part of its review of the European insurance sector.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks higher as investors digest Powell speech
23rd Aug 2024 14:33
(Sharecast News) - London markets closed in positive territory on Friday, as investors digested remarks from US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell at the annual Jackson Hole economic symposium.
Read moreFTSE 250 movers: Direct Line in the red, Ithaca Energy rebounds
23rd Aug 2024 12:13
(Sharecast News) - The FTSE 250 remained just above the waterline in Friday afternoon trading as investors awaited Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech at the Jackson Hole symposium.
Read moreHiscox appoints interim chair after Bloomer dies in Bayesian sinking
23rd Aug 2024 07:33
(Sharecast News) - Hiscox said on Friday that it had appointed senior independent director Colin Keogh as interim chair following the death of Jonathan Bloomer earlier in the week.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks finish higher amid global recovery
7th Aug 2024 16:34
(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed higher on Wednesday, buoyed by positive global sentiment following remarks from the Bank of Japan.
Read moreHiscox H1 profits rise despite 'more active loss environment'
7th Aug 2024 09:15
(Sharecast News) - Lloyd's of London insurer Hiscox posted a rise in first-half pre-tax profit on Wednesday despite a "more active loss environment".
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