Hiscox appoints Colin Keogh to its Board as Senior Independent Director

– BERMUDA, Hamilton – Hiscox Ltd (LSE:HSX), the international specialist insurer, today announces the appointment of Colin Keogh to its Board of directors.

Colin joins Hiscox as Senior Independent Director and Chairman of the Remuneration Committee, replacing Richard Gillingwater who stood down from the Board in May. He brings a wealth of relevant experience to the role, having served as Group CEO of Close Brothers Group plc, and currently holds directorships at Brait SE which is listed on the Luxembourg and Johannesburg stock exchanges, London-listed Virgin Money Holdings (UK) plc and specialist financial services business Premium Credit.

Colin has also previously served as Chairman and Non-Executive Director of Emerald Plantation Holdings Limited, Non-Executive Director at New World Resources plc, and Non-Executive Director at Greenheart Group Limited – a former subsidiary of Emerald.

Commenting on the appointment, Robert Childs, Chairman, said: “I’m very happy to welcome Colin to the Board. He is a strong addition, with a deep understanding of the financial services arena and valuable multi-sector experience gained from his Executive and Non-Executive roles.”

About Hiscox

Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, is headquartered in Bermuda and listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE:HSX). There are three main underwriting divisions in the Group – Hiscox London Market, Hiscox Re and Hiscox Retail (which includes Hiscox UK and Europe, Hiscox Guernsey, Hiscox USA and subsidiary brand, DirectAsia). Hiscox underwrites internationally traded, bigger ticket business and reinsurance through Hiscox Re and Hiscox London Market. Through its retail businesses in the UK, Europe and the US Hiscox offers a range of specialist insurance for professionals and business customers, as well as homeowners.

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