Appointment of Jane Guyett to the Hiscox Ltd Board

Hamilton, Bermuda (2 September 2024): Hiscox Ltd ("Hiscox" or the "Company") today announces the appointment of Jane Guyett as an Independent Non Executive Director and Chair of its Remuneration Committee, subject to regulatory approval.

Jane is a highly experienced Non Executive Director, having held a range of roles across both the public and private sectors. These include serving as Senior Independent Director at UK Government Investments Limited and as Chair of the Remuneration Committee at the Royal London Mutual Insurance Society.

In addition, Jane has over 25 years of extensive executive experience, predominantly in the banking sector across EMEA and Asia. This includes 15 years at Bank of America Securities, latterly as Chief Operating Officer for EMEA.

Colin Keogh, Hiscox Interim Chair, commented: "Jane has an impressive combination of extensive global executive experience and a track record of contributing to effective boards and committees in a variety of capacities. These attributes will be valuable as the business continues its ambitious growth trajectory."

Following last month's confirmation of Colin Keogh as the Company's Interim Chair, the Board has commenced the search for a permanent Chair. Independent Non Executive Director Lynn Pike will serve as Interim Senior Independent Director, and Colin will cease to be a member of the Remuneration Committee upon Jane's appointment.

There are no other details that are required to be disclosed in respect of the appointment of Jane Guyett under UK Listing Rule 6.4.8.

ENDS

For further information:

Investors and analysts

Yana O'Sullivan, Director of Investor Relations, London +44 (0)20 3321 5598

Marc Wetherhill, Group Company Secretary, Bermuda +1 441 278 8300

Media

Eleanor Orebi Gann, Director of Communications, London +44 (0)20 7081 4815

Simone Selzer, Brunswick +44 (0)20 7404 5959

Tom Burns, Brunswick +44 (0)20 7404 5959

Notes to editors

About The Hiscox Group

Hiscox is a global specialist insurer, headquartered in Bermuda and listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE:HSX). Our ambition is to be a respected specialist insurer with a diverse portfolio by product and geography. We believe that building balance between catastrophe-exposed business and less volatile local specialty business gives us opportunities for profitable growth throughout the insurance cycle.

The Hiscox Group employs over 3,000 people in 14 countries and has customers worldwide. Through the retail businesses in the UK, Europe and the USA, we offer a range of specialist insurance products in commercial and personal lines. Internationally traded, bigger ticket business and reinsurance is underwritten through Hiscox London Market and Hiscox Re & ILS.

Our values define our business, with a focus on people, courage, ownership and integrity. We pride ourselves on being true to our word and our award-winning claims service is testament to that. For more information, visit www.hiscoxgroup.com.