Does Hiscox pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Hiscox employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Hiscox. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Hiscox?

62% of Hiscox employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Hiscox 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Hiscox?

Underwriter (75) , Business Analyst (26) , Insurance Expert (26) , Policy Administrator (22) , Project Manager (14) , Senior Underwriter (13) , Analyst (12) , Manager (12) , Underwriting Assistant (12) , Development Underwriter (11) , Claims Underwriter (10) , Insurance Administrator (10) , Personal Assistant (9) , Team Leader (9) , Claims Specialist (7)

What are the pros of working at Hiscox according to real employee reviews?

"Great people on the front lines (claims and underwriting)" ((in 125 reviews)); "Great benefits and work pension" ((in 107 reviews)); "Great culture and values I believe in (they do the right thing)" ((in 79 reviews)); "work life balance is good" ((in 45 reviews)); "Inspiring colleagues and great values." ((in 40 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Hiscox according to real employee reviews?

"management poor hierarchy mental health support" ((in 38 reviews)); "Salary is low for the work you have to do and knowledge you have to have." ((in 29 reviews)); "Low pay compare to market" ((in 24 reviews)); "Senior Leadership has destroyed morale" ((in 15 reviews)); "Many years of very small to no bonus and many people receiving no pay increases" ((in 11 reviews))

What are employees saying about Hiscox redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Hiscox redundancy and their outlook for job security at Hiscox in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Hiscox locations?

London , York , Colchester , Birmingham , Maidenhead , Leeds , Manchester , Glasgow , City of London , Warwick , Bury St Edmunds

Hiscox Reviews

3.4

62% would recommend to a friend

(941 total reviews)

Aki Hussain

84% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

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Hiscox has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 941 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Hiscox employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Insurance industry (3.6 stars).

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941 reviews

4.0

18 Jun 2026

Positive culture, nice working environment

Finance manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Really good collaborative vibe. Cross-functional support is strong, and it’s full of people who actually want to do right by the work.

Cons

The leadership team lacks gender diversity and would benefit from broader perspectives to strengthen decision-making.

4.0

17 Jun 2026

Supportive management, but ideas often overlooked

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Supportive environment and approachable senior management

Cons

Difficult to provide ideas that are heard

3.0

16 Jun 2026

Freedom in work but limited career growth and raises

Underwriter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

-no micromanaging when you’re effectively doing your job

Cons

-no true career development opportunities -you’re just a robot producing numbers -they ask a lot of you in the year then give crappy raises

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