24 February 2014Insurance

Hiscox reports profit increase; remains cautious

International specialist insurer Hiscox reported an 11 percent increase in pre-tax profits, but said that it will not take undue risk, “preferring modest investment returns alongside better underwriting results to fuel profits”.

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