Marilize Otto

Senior D&O Underwriter

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About Marilize

I joined Hiscox in January 2022, as a Senior Underwriter in the D&O team. I started my career in insurance with Hiscox in 2008, so it is fantastic to re-join the company and to see some familiar faces. I have worked in the insurance industry for over 13 years with my first underwriting role being in Professional Indemnity in 2009 (at another insurer) and then moving over to D&O in 2014. My role requires me to underwrite publicly listed companies within pharmaceutical, technology, mining and transportation sectors and continue to build strong relationships with our brokers.

Product

D&O

In an unprecedented directors and officers claims environment, partnering with a strong and trusted insurer who understands your risk has become more important than ever.

Product details

D&O

Property binding authorities

16th May 2025

Simple precautions can limit the potential fire risk from lithium-ion batteries

Lithium-ion batteries are playing a major role in the transition to net zero, but better education and increased awareness of the possible fire risk they can pose are key to reducing the chan...

Simple precautions can limit the potential fire risk from lithium-ion batteries

Kidnap and ransom

12th May 2025

Behind the line with Kidnap and Ransom

As market leaders in the provision of kidnap and ransom insurance, the Hiscox Kidnap and Ransom team continually innovate and enhance their product offering to safeguard customers from rapidl...

Behind the line with Kidnap and Ransom

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