Lloyd’s of London’s Hiscox posts Q1 premium rise, eyes 2021 dividend By Reuters

LONDON (Reuters) – Lloyd’s of London insurer Hiscox (LON:HSX) recorded a 6.3% rise in gross written premiums to 1.26 billion pounds ($1.75 billion) in the first quarter, helped by strong growth in the firm’s London market and Europe divisions, it said on Wednesday.

Hiscox’s board believes paying a dividend is a priority in 2021 and it will evaluate the situation ahead of interim results, the firm said in a statement.

($1 = 0.7196 pounds)