FTSE 100-listed insurer Hiscox’s shares leap amid report of takeover bid

Source: The Guardian Link: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/15/ftse-100-insurer-hiscox-shares-takeover-bid-intact-tate-lyle Published: May 15, 2026 Keywords: Canada Canada’s Intact Financial Corp is said to be exploring offer, as London-listed Tate & Lyle attracts US suitor Shares in Hiscox surged to record highs on Friday as it became the latest UK takeover target after a flurry of overseas bids for British businesses this week. Canada’s Intact Financial Corp, which provides property and casualty insurance, is said to be exploring a potential takeover of Lloyd’s of London insurer Hiscox, according to a report by the Insurance Post. Continue reading... --- This article was automatically collected by the Observatory News Scraper.