Hiscox Ltd has named senior independent director Colin Keogh as interim chair of the company. The appointment follows the sudden and unexpected death of Jonathan Bloomer who lost his life last week when the yacht he was on sank in a violent storm just off the coast of Sicily.

In a statement, Hiscox said: “Hiscox Ltd ("Hiscox" or the "Company") today confirms Senior Independent Director Colin Keogh as Interim Chair of the Company following the tragic death of Jonathan Bloomer.”