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Investors saw shares in Hiscox, a London-listed insurer, reach an all-time high on Friday. This significant rise followed reports that Canada’s Intact Financial Corp is considering a takeover offer for the FTSE 100 company. The insurer's shares climbed by approximately 15.3%, reaching a price of £18.90 each.
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