Business Insurance · United Kingdom

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Types of cover

The kinds of business insurance people ask about

Which you need depends on what your business does. A professional can help you decide.

01

Employers' liability

Cover for claims from employees who are injured or made ill by their work. A legal requirement for most employers.

02

Public liability

Cover for claims from the public for injury or damage caused by your business.

03

Professional indemnity

Cover for claims that your advice or service caused a client a financial loss.

04

Buildings, contents and stock

Cover for your premises, equipment and the stock you hold.

05

Business interruption

Cover for lost income if you have to stop trading after an insured event.

06

Cyber, tools and vehicles

Cover for data and online attacks, for tools and equipment, and for business vehicles.

What decides the price

Six things insurers look at

01

What you do

The trade or service, and the risks that come with it.

02

Your size

Turnover and the number of people who work for you.

03

What is covered

The value of premises, stock, equipment or contracts.

04

Your history

Past claims, and how long you have traded.

05

The limits

The amount the policy will pay out for each claim.

06

The excess

What you pay towards a claim yourself.

Before you buy

Six things to ask any insurance professional before you commit

01

Are you authorised?

Ask for the firm's FCA reference number and check it on the FCA Register.

02

What am I legally required to have?

And is anything I have missing?

03

What exactly does this cover, and exclude?

In writing, for the work my business actually does.

04

What are the limits and the excess?

For each type of cover.

05

Does it cover claims after I stop trading?

Particularly for professional indemnity.

06

How do I complain, and what can I cancel?

What cooling-off rights apply to a business policy.

Why Namoye

Built around trust, not pressure.

We connect you with one verified provider who understands what you need. No hard sell, and no obligation.

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  • Verified providers
  • One real call
  1. 01

    What you must have, and what you might want

    Some business insurance is a legal requirement and some only protects you. You hear which is which for a business like yours.

  2. 02

    Your business described properly

    Insurers expect you to describe your business fully and fairly. You hear what to tell them, so a claim isn't put at risk.

  3. 03

    No pressure to buy

    You get the options explained. Whether to buy, and from whom, is always your decision.

Good to Know

Questions about Namoye

What business insurance is a legal requirement?

If you employ staff, you usually need employers' liability insurance, and you can be fined if you don't have it. If you use vehicles for business, you need motor insurance. Other cover, such as public liability, is not usually required by law, but customers or contracts often ask for it.

Do I need employers' liability insurance if I'm a sole trader?

Generally not, if you have no employees. There are exceptions, so check the guidance on GOV.UK or ask an adviser about your own circumstances.

What is public liability insurance?

It covers claims from members of the public who are injured or whose property is damaged because of your business. Many clients and venues require it before you can work for them.

What is professional indemnity insurance?

It covers claims that your advice or service caused a client financial loss. It matters for anyone who gives advice or designs, and some professional bodies require it. Ask whether the policy covers claims made after you stop trading.

What else might my business need?

Depending on what you do: cover for your premises and stock, business interruption if you have to stop trading, tools and equipment, cyber cover, product liability, and cover for directors. A professional can help you decide what is worth paying for.

What do I need to tell the insurer?

You must give a fair and clear picture of your business and its risks. If you leave out something important, a claim could be reduced or refused. If you aren't sure whether something matters, ask and tell the insurer.

How is the price worked out?

By what your business does, its size and turnover, the number of staff, the value of what is covered, your claims history and the limits and excess you choose.

Can I change my mind after I buy?

Cooling-off rights for business policies can be more limited than for personal ones, and the terms differ. Ask what applies before you commit, and read your documents.

What if something goes wrong with a claim?

Complain to the insurer first. Smaller businesses may be able to take an unresolved complaint to the Financial Ombudsman Service, depending on their size, so ask what applies.

What should I have ready?

What your business does, roughly how many people work in it and your turnover, whether you have premises or vehicles, and your postcode. If you don't have everything, send the request anyway.

Is Namoye an insurer or a broker?

No. Namoye is a free matching service. It doesn't sell insurance or give advice. Any quote or advice comes from the firm that contacts you.

Will several companies call me, and does it cost anything?

No to both. A verified professional contacts you, and Namoye is free for you.

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