Hiscox USA

Georgia
Insurance

Risk Level:

Rating - Clear
Lower Risk

Summary:

Hiscox USA has not terminated business relationships due to religious or political beliefs, though it does vet suppliers according to its LGBTQ policies. However, the company signed a letter in support of the Equality Act and has previously donated to Black Lives Matter (BLM) and the Equal Justice Initiative. It does protect employees from viewpoint discrimination. For these reasons, Hiscox USA receives a "Lower Risk" rating.

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Corporate Weaponization
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Has denied service to customers, suppliers, or vendors due to their political views or religious beliefs OR corporately boycotts, divests, or sanctions regions, people groups, or industries.

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Hiscox USA received a score of 95 on the Corporate Equality Index from the Human Rights Campaign (1). Among other requirements, this means the company vets suppliers according to LGBTQ policies. Hiscox USA has not publicly terminated business relationships due to religious or political beliefs.

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Charitable giving (including employee matching programs) policies or practices discriminate against charitable organizations based on views or religious beliefs.

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Rationale

Hiscox USA does not discriminate against religious organizations in its charitable giving (1)(2).

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Employment policies fail to protect against discrimination based on political affiliation/views and/or religion.

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Rationale

Hiscox USA protects its employees against viewpoint discrimination (1).

Corporate Governance and Public Policy
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Uses corporate reputation to support ideological causes and/or organizations hostile to freedom of expression.

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Rationale

Hiscox signed an open letter in support of the Equality Act (1).

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Uses corporate funds to advance ideological causes, organizations, or policies hostile to freedom of expression.

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Hiscox USA has made direct donations to BLM and the Equal Justice Initiative (1)(2).

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Uses corporate political contributions for ideological, non-business purposes.

Risk Level
N/A
Rationale

Hiscox does not operate a PAC.

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March 24, 2023

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