Document regarding Listing Particulars

Hiscox PLC
23 November 2001

Doc Re Proposed Open Offer by ING Barings Limited of 44,461,435 New Ordinary
Shares at 126 pence per share
Notice of EGM to be held on 17 December 2001

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