Hiscox Ltd.
Industry Group: Insurance
Country/Region: Bermuda
Identifier: LON:HSX
Hiscox Ltd is a property and casualty insurance company that operates globally. The company works to build a balance between catastrophe-exposed businesses and less volatile local specialty businesses. Its product range includes property, casualty, crisis management (including terrorism and kidnap and ransom), marine, energy, and specialty areas such as space insurance. The company's operating segments include Hiscox Retail, Hiscox London Market, Hiscox Re & ILS. The majority of the revenue is generated from its Hiscox Retail segment which represents retail business divisions in the UK, Europe, USA, and Asia. Geographically, the company derives insurance revenue from locations such as the United States which generates key revenue, United Kingdom, Europe, and other regions.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Insurance 195 out of 299
Universe
Global Universe 8311 out of 15104
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Topdanmark A/S |
20.8
Medium
|
99 out of 299 |
| Direct Line Insurance Group Plc |
22.2
Medium
|
123 out of 299 |
| DB Insurance Co., Ltd. |
24.6
Medium
|
164 out of 299 |
| Hiscox Ltd. |
26.4
Medium
|
195 out of 299 |
| Mercury General Corp. |
29
Medium
|
236 out of 299 |
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