Ralph Hiscox Explained

Ralph Hiscox CBE (1907–1970) was an Underwriter at Lloyd's of London, a founding partner of Roberts & Hiscox in 1946, and the chairman of Lloyd's of London 1967–68.^[1]

Hiscox served in the RAF from 1939 to 1945, during World War II. He was appointed the military OBE.

He was appointed a CBE for services to the insurance industry in 1969.^[2]

After Hiscox's sudden death in 1970, the other co-founder, Anthony Roberts, moved aside, and Hiscox's son Robert Hiscox took over. Robert remained the chairman of Hiscox for 43 years.^{[3] [4]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ralph Hiscox - Person - National Portrait Gallery . Npg.org.uk . 26 December 2016 . 28 February 2017.
2. Web site: The Marcus Scriven profile: Robert Hiscox . The Insurance Insider . 8 March 2012 . 28 February 2017.
3. Web site: Hiscox Partners | Hiscox Corporate . Hiscoxgroup.com . 29 March 2016.
4. Web site: Vallance . Charles . Hiscox boss on why risk is not a dirty word . Telegraph . 31 March 2013 . 28 February 2017.