Robert Hiscox | |
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| Born | Robert Ralph Scrymgeour Hiscox January 1943 (age 81) |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Rugby School |
| Alma mater | Corpus Christi College, Cambridge |
| Title | Former chairman, Hiscox |
| Term | 1970–2013 |
| Predecessor | Ralph Hiscox |
| Spouses |
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| Children | 5 sons |
| Parent | Ralph Hiscox |
Robert Ralph Scrymgeour Hiscox DL (born January 1943)[1] is a British businessman, art collector, and philanthropist. He was chairman of Hiscox Ltd, a firm of Lloyd's of London underwriters, for 43 years until his retirement in 2013.
Career[edit]
Hiscox is the son of Ralph Hiscox, who was a founding partner in Roberts & Hiscox in 1946. He was educated at Rugby School, followed by Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, where he earned a degree in economics and law.[2][3] He joined Hiscox Ltd in 1965 as an underwriter of fine art and personal accident insurance.[3]
After his father died in 1970, he took control of the partnership as Anthony Roberts, the other co-founder, moved aside.[3] Roberts & Hiscox gradually incorporated, starting in 1993 by becoming Hiscox plc. It grew from a Lloyd's underwriter to the international insurance company, Hiscox Ltd, headquartered in Bermuda. He was the company's chairman for 43 years until his retirement in 2013, then honorary president until 2017.[4]
Hiscox was deputy chairman of Lloyd's from 1993 to 1995, and helped save it from the brink of collapse.[5]
Philanthropy[edit]
Hiscox is chairman of the Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust, a charity which works in partnership with Wiltshire Police to provide home security advice for elderly, vulnerable and disadvantaged people throughout Wiltshire.[6]
He has hosted the Wiltshire Steam and Vintage Rally annually in June for a number of years, at Rainscombe Park, Oare, Wiltshire.[7] In 2014, he saved the White Horse Bookshop on Marlborough High Street from closure.[8] He was High Sheriff of Wiltshire in 2011–2012 and a Deputy Lieutenant of Wiltshire until 2018.[9]
Personal life[edit]
Hiscox was married first to Lucy Mills, and secondly to Lady Julia Meade (third daughter of the 6th Earl of Clanwilliam). He has five sons, and lives in Wiltshire.[10]
References[edit]
- ^ "Robert Ralph Scrymgeour HISCOX – Personal Appointments". Companies House, Government of the United Kingdom. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
- ^ "Robert Hiscox – Insurance Day Summit London 2014". insurancedaysummit.com. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
- ^ a b c Julia Kollewe. "Robert Hiscox to bow out of insurer after 43 years at helm | Business". The Guardian. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
- ^ "Hiscox Partners | Hiscox Corporate". Hiscoxgroup.com. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
- ^ "Business Interview: Robert Hiscox, Chairman, Hiscox | The Independent". The Independent. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
- ^ "Bobby People". The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
- ^ "About Us". WAPG. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
- ^ "Marlborough's White Horse bookshop saved | The Bookseller". thebookseller.com. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
- ^ Deputy Lieutenant Commissions: Lieutenancy of Wiltshire The London Gazette. 4 February 2013.
- ^ "The Marcus Scriven profile: Robert Hiscox". The Insurance Insider. 8 March 2012. Retrieved 28 February 2017.