London, UK (28 April, 2025): Specialist global insurer Hiscox has today announced the appointment of Phil Withey as Chief Technology Officer for Hiscox London Market.
Phil spent the last 10 years at London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) where he held a number of senior technology positions including Head of Architecture for FTSE Russell, Shared Technology and Data and Analytics. Most recently he led the architecture function for the LSEG and Microsoft Partnership where he was responsible for the formation and delivery of a multi-billion dollar transformation programme with Microsoft. Prior to LSEG, Phil’s previous experience included roles with Barclays Capital and Threadneedle Investments.
Phil will join the business in June and be based in London. He will report jointly to Hiscox Group CIO Chris Loake and Hiscox London Market CEO Kate Markham and be part of the Hiscox London Market leadership team. He will be responsible for setting the London Market technology strategy, running and transforming the trading systems, as well as the continuing investment in data, digital, and AI.
Commenting on Phil’s appointment, Kate Markham says: “We continue to make significant progress in the digital transformation of our business, enhancing our underwriting and claims capabilities and helping us to deliver outstanding service to brokers and clients. Phil’s experience and expertise will be key to delivering on our ambitions, supporting our colleagues across the business as we look to make it easier for brokers and clients to trade with Hiscox.”
Phil adds: “I am delighted to be joining Hiscox at such an exciting time and to playing my part in realising its ambitious plans. Hiscox London Market has led the way with innovations such as its generative AI-enhanced lead underwriting model, so I’m really looking forward to building on the strong foundations already in place as we continue to explore how technology can transform the development of our products and the delivery of services.”
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About The Hiscox Group
Hiscox is a global specialist insurer, headquartered in Bermuda and listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE:HSX). Our ambition is to be a respected specialist insurer with a diverse portfolio by product and geography. We believe that building balance between catastrophe-exposed business and less volatile local specialty business gives us opportunities for profitable growth throughout the insurance cycle.
The Hiscox Group employs over 3,000 people in 13 countries and has customers worldwide. Through the retail businesses in the UK, Europe and the USA, we offer a range of specialist insurance products in commercial and personal lines. Internationally traded, bigger ticket business and reinsurance is underwritten through Hiscox London Market and Hiscox Re & ILS.
Our values define our business, with a focus on people, courage, ownership and integrity. We pride ourselves on being true to our word and our award-winning claims service is testament to that. For more information, visit www.hiscoxgroup.com.
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