Hiscox merges three operations

Hiscox has merged its global media, entertainment and events operations.

The new division will be headed up by Suzanne Kemble as global head of media, entertainment and events. Hiscox said it will operate as a single, one-stop-shop for a wide range of risks including media errors and omissions (professional indemnity), property, production insurance, advertisers’ contingency and event cancellation.

Angela Weaver will take lead responsibility for media risks while Robin Walsh and Martin Linfield will be the underwriting managers for entertainment risks and events risks respectively.

Kemble said: “The worlds of media, entertainment and events never stand still and it is vital that we continue to adapt our business to offer our brokers the best products and service. By combining our expertise across these three sectors, brokers will have easier access to a division that better reflects the market.”

Elizabeth Seeger will continue to head up contingency for Hiscox’s London Market division writing subscription business to Lloyd’s brokers, the insurer added.