Hiscox names Tom Shewry as CFO for UK business

Hiscox has appointed Tom Shewry as chief financial officer for its UK business and Hiscox Insurance Company.

Shewry has held the role on an interim basis since September 2020. He has spent over 20 years in general insurance working in a variety of commercial roles, having joined Hiscox in 2018 as director of group finance.

In his new role he reports to Hiscox UK’s chief executive, Bob Thaker.

Thaker said Shewry has “demonstrated strong leadership of Hiscox UK’s finance organisation during a challenging period. He brings deep and valuable experience to the role of CFO.”