James Mathison

Cargo Underwriter

Tel: +353 (0) 12381828

About James

I am an Underwriter on the Marine Cargo team for Hiscox London Market having joined in November 2024 from Hiscox’s retail business unit in Ireland. I am currently responsible for running the Cargo team’s digital API platform.

Prior to this role, I worked on the Technical Underwriting team for 2 years in Dublin in a role that spanned case underwriting with a particular focus on Tech PI and Cyber risks, performance monitoring and governance of our MGA book, and product development.

Product

Cargo

To ensure owners are fully protected, Hiscox Marine Cargo Insurance covers physical loss or damage to cargo on every stage of its journey.

Product details

Cargo

Flood

9th May 2025

The changing profile of US flood risk

Hiscox data shows how the distribution of US flood insurance claims is no longer confined to the traditional hurricane season, while inland areas where flood events have historically been les...

The changing profile of US flood risk

Kidnap and ransom

19th March 2025

Safely managing the extortion threat

Extortion has become a pervasive threat in Latin America, with criminals increasingly turning to this method to exploit individuals and businesses, making it crucial to understand how to mana...

Safely managing the extortion threat

Energy

12th March 2025

Hiscox calls in the engineers for fast developing energy risks

The Hiscox Energy team has taken on their first risk engineers, working across traditional upstream energy risks, power generation, and the fast-growing world of renewables. 

Hiscox calls in the engineers for fast developing energy risks