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5 August 2026Insurance

Hiscox reserves $60m to deal with Middle East conflict losses

Hiscox has reserved an estimated net loss of $60 million from the Middle East conflict, $40 million apportioned to its Hiscox London Market division and the other $20 million to reinsurance arm Hiscox Re.

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