Not a thread to be had on hiscox strange narrow band of trading but now at the right end sp wise,looking for about 1.50ish as a entry point,

Another little jem.

no one else seems to want to know sa I'll ask, Dave. What makes this one a gem. Not over happy about investing in retail at the moment so why is this one a good choice?
Regards
alan

OOPS not retail!!! Durrr!!
Still tell me more!!

Well just my view of course,as one of the best underwriters in this sector {with decent profit} recently upped its stake in lloyds & most of the hiscox wealth in bonds around 70% i think,,in a time were the market is unsure to say the least not a bad thing when they dont have to much exposure to equities around 10% and the rest in cash,,there may be some swing on them numbers but not to much.

2003,net premiums 661
pre tax profit 83.4
investmemt income 31.2
dividend 4.2 ..

2004,net premiums 682
pre tax profit 77.0
investment income 33.7
dividend 5.0

Another person another view and who said insurane is dull,,,,,,,i did..

and i agree, it is dull but i think i'll have a look at this one. thanks

This has been a real beauty of late for me and still very strong,time to cash in may be!

Closed this one,done me proud.

still rising....v good underwriter and moving to cut out the brokers which may prove v profitable

nasty hit today....reckon uk storms of last week are going to hit the underwriter...estimates for the industry are 3 billion in claims....largest since 1987..