Hiscox UK has announced insurance contract written premiums of £181.2m for the three months to 31st March 2026. This is up by 8.9% on the same period last year. The carrier’s art and private client franchise delivered double-digit growth for the seventh quarter in a row. Hiscox UK achieved strong growth in commercial sectors such as dentists and vets, specialist and independent retail as well as sports and leisure.

Hiscox London Market achieved insurance contract written premiums of £252.3m, up 4% on the same period in the previous year. At a group level, Hiscox Retail delivered an 8% increase in insurance contract written premiums, in constant currency, to reach £623.5m.

Aki Hussain, chief executive officer of Hiscox Ltd, said: “Hiscox is building on strong momentum delivered in 2025, through capturing diverse, high-quality growth opportunities across each of our businesses.

“Hiscox Retail growth accelerated to 8%, as initiatives to broaden distribution, increase penetration in specialist niches and expand specialty expertise into new markets continue to gain strong momentum.

“In big ticket, we are proactively managing the softening cycle, while achieving growth through new business initiatives and in selected existing lines where conditions are more favourable. With our sharp focus on profitable growth and good progress on the change programme objectives, the outlook for 2026 is positive.”