Hiscox (HCXLF)

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Overall impact

B (72)

Commentary

Hiscox is a strong overall performer. With a 'B' rating of 72.5 for overall impact (86th percentile compared to all companies), Hiscox ranks 13th out of 47 industry peers, behind Allianz, AXA, Sampo and 9 others, and ahead of Goosehead Insurance, Zurich Insurance, USAA and 31 others. On top material causes for Hiscox's industry (Insurance), Hiscox performs well in Improved Mental Health (95.4 score), No Poverty (80.5) and Disaster Readiness and Effective Aid (95.4). Hiscox did not receive a 'D' or 'F' rating on any cause.

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Advertising
Alcohol
Alcohol - responsible marketing
Animal treatment
Anti-abortion support
Anti-Israel
Anti-personnel mines
Anti-social publishing
Arctic drilling
Banned pesticides and chemicals
Biological and chemical weapons
Cannabis
Carbon emissions intensity
Child safety
Cluster munitions
Coal
Conflict minerals
Contraceptives
Controversial weapons
Deforestation - financing
Deforestation - supply chain
Depleted uranium
Discrimination controversies
Electrical utility
Endangered wildlife
Environmental controversies
EU sanctions list
Factory farming
Fast food
Firearms
Food commodity derivatives
For-profit health care
Fossil fuel
Fur
Gambling
Genetic engineering
Health-related controversies
Human rights controversies
Human trafficking
ILO Conventions
Interest-based products
Interest-bearing debt
Interest-bearing securities
Iran
Land use and biodiversity
Military contracting
Misleading communication
Modern slavery
Music
Myanmar
Non-sustainable palm oil
Norges Bank exclusion list
Northern Ireland (Macbride)
North Korea
No SBTI commitment
Nuclear
OECD Guidelines
Oil and gas
Opioid controversies
Oppressive governments
Palestinian human rights
Pharma controversies
Pork
Pornography
Predatory lending
Prison involvement
Privacy breaches
Pro-life
Russia
Single-use plastic
Stem cell research
Sudan
Sugar
Syria
Tar sands
Thermal coal
Tobacco
Tobacco - GICS
UK sanctions list
Undermining US elections
UN Global Compact
UN Guiding Principles
US OFAC sanctions list
Weapons

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Advertising
Alcohol
Alcohol - responsible marketing
Animal treatment
Anti-abortion support
Anti-Israel
Anti-personnel mines
Anti-social publishing
Arctic drilling
Banned pesticides and chemicals
Biological and chemical weapons
Cannabis
Carbon emissions intensity
Child safety
Cluster munitions
Coal
Conflict minerals
Contraceptives
Controversial weapons
Deforestation - financing
Deforestation - supply chain
Depleted uranium
Discrimination controversies
Electrical utility
Endangered wildlife
Environmental controversies
EU sanctions list
Factory farming
Fast food
Firearms
Food commodity derivatives
For-profit health care
Fossil fuel
Fur
Gambling
Genetic engineering
Health-related controversies
Human rights controversies
Human trafficking
ILO Conventions
Interest-based products
Interest-bearing debt
Interest-bearing securities
Iran
Land use and biodiversity
Military contracting
Misleading communication
Modern slavery
Music
Myanmar
Non-sustainable palm oil
Norges Bank exclusion list
Northern Ireland (Macbride)
North Korea
No SBTI commitment
Nuclear
OECD Guidelines
Oil and gas
Opioid controversies
Oppressive governments
Palestinian human rights
Pharma controversies
Pork
Pornography
Predatory lending
Prison involvement
Privacy breaches
Pro-life
Russia
Single-use plastic
Stem cell research
Sudan
Sugar
Syria
Tar sands
Thermal coal
Tobacco
Tobacco - GICS
UK sanctions list
Undermining US elections
UN Global Compact
UN Guiding Principles
US OFAC sanctions list
Weapons

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Company

Employees

3,000

Sector

Financials

Industry

Insurance

Sub-industry

Property & Casualty Insurance

SASB industry

Insurance

Headquarters

Bermuda

Share classes

HCXLF

HCXLY

ADR

More info

https://www.hiscoxgroup.com

Description

Hiscox Ltd, through its subsidiaries, provides insurance and reinsurance services in the United Kingdom, Europe, the United States, and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Hiscox Retail, Hiscox London Market, Hiscox Re & ILS, and Corporate Centre. It offers commercial insurance for small-and medium-sized businesses; and personal lines cover, including high-value household, fine art, and luxury motor, as well as artwork, antiques, classic cars, jewelry, collectables, and other assets through brokers, partners, and direct-to-consumers. The company also provides property insurance; marine, specialty, and energy insurance; space and aviation insurance; casualty insurance; specialty insurance; terrorism, kidnap, and ransom insurance; and other specialty insurance products. In addition, it offers healthcare and casualty reinsurance services, as well as investment services. Hiscox Ltd was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Pembroke, Bermuda.

Material causes

Ethos considers the following causes material for Hiscox, based on its industry sub-industry Property & Casualty Insurance. Learn more about material causes in our methodology overview.

Access to affordable healthcare

Ensure universal access to affordable, quality healthcare

Accountable institutions

Build accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels

Affordable, safe housing

Ensure access to affordable, safe housing and living conditions for all

Decent, safe work opportunities

Promote full and productive employment for all, in safe work environments

Disaster readiness and effective aid

Be prepared for natural disasters and provide effective aid when disasters happen

Equal pay and opportunity

Achieve equal pay and opportunity for women everywhere