Hiscox launches 300 million dollar share buyback as annual premiums rise
British insurer Hiscox launched a 300 million dollar share buyback on Wednesday. The firm saw a 5.9 percent rise in annual premiums to 4.98 billion dollars.
Hiscox announced a $300 million share buyback plan on February 25, 2026, alongside its full-year results for the year ended December 31, 2025. This material capital-return decision affects the company's shareholder payouts and capital allocation, following a period of growth where the annual insurance contract written premium (ICWP) rose by 5.9% to reach $4.98 billion.
