Hiscox appoints Mike Maletsky as VP, Practice Leader – Technology E&O and Cyber in the US

Atlanta, GA – July 16, 2024 – Hiscox, the specialist global insurer, has announced the appointment of Mike Maletsky to VP, Practice Leader – Technology E&O and Cyber. Maletsky is based out of Maryland and will report to Paul Spelman, SVP, Underwriting Management of Hiscox USA.

In this role, Maletsky will lead all aspects of Hiscox USA’s Technology E&O and Cyber underwriting. Maletsky brings over 18 years of industry experience to his role, most recently serving as Assistant Vice President, Digital Products at Embroker. Prior to that, Maletsky held product management and learning and development roles with The Hartford and started his career in underwriting with Chubb. Maletsky earned his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from The University of Iowa.

“Tech and Cyber are two of the fastest-moving areas of risk out there. Throughout his career, Mike has demonstrated an appetite for innovation and staying ahead of cyber risk and emerging technologies,” said Paul Spelman, SVP – Underwriting Management of Hiscox USA. “With a background in both underwriting and product development, he possesses a rare ability to navigate both spaces, promoting a holistic approach to innovation, underwriting practicality and the product lifecycle.”

Hiscox USA provides a variety of specialty risk solutions, including a broad spectrum of errors & omissions, general liability, cyber and data security, media liability, management liability, crime, entertainment, and terrorism insurance products.

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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 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 14 countries, and has customers worldwide. Through the retail businesses in the UK, Europe, Asia and the USA, we offer a range of specialist insurance for professionals and business customers as well as homeowners. Internationally traded, bigger ticket business and reinsurance is underwritten through Hiscox London Market and Hiscox Re & ILS. In the US, Hiscox small business Insurance is underwritten either by Hiscox Insurance Company Inc., a Chicago-based insurance company, or a Hiscox Syndicate at Lloyd’s, London, which is available on a surplus lines basis through licensed surplus lines brokers.

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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