Hiscox shares jump 5% as Q1 premiums rise 10.2%, driven by strong retail growth.

Hiscox Ltd's shares rose 5% after reporting a 10.2% increase in first-quarter premiums to $1.72 billion, led by a 15.1% rise in its retail division across the UK, US, and Europe. The growth reflects broad-based strength in small business and personal insurance lines, supporting the company's positive outlook for 2026. Despite some unrealised losses on fixed-income securities, Hiscox's loss experience was as expected, and its share buyback program is underway. CEO Aki Hussain highlighted ongoing retail momentum and progress in internal changes as key factors for future growth.