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21 August 2024Reinsurance

Hiscox ‘deeply shocked and saddened’ as chairman remains missing after yacht tragedy

The search has resumed for six people missing after a luxury yacht sank off the coast of Sicily in the early hours of Monday (August 19), including Jonathan Bloomer (pictured), chairman of London-listed insurer Hiscox, and his wife Judy. Hiscox Group CEO Aki Hussain expressed deep sorrow over the incident, as rescue efforts continue.

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