Management & Consultancy
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Management & Consultancy
Insurance

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Insurance for Management & Consultancy businesses

The management and consultancy field covers a wide range of experts who offer advice and strategic planning in various areas. This includes business consultants, financial advisors, project managers, and organisational development specialists, as well as recruitment and marketing consultants, and even specialists like divorce consultants. Your work helps businesses and individuals improve their performance, streamline operations, and reach their goals. At Westminster, we understand the needs of this sector and offer tailored insurance solutions just right for you. Our policies provide comprehensive coverage, ensuring that you can focus on delivering exceptional advice and support, with easy updates to keep you protected as you grow..

Practices we cover in this sector

See the list of practices we feel would be of most interest to you. If you can't find what you're looking for or offer a more diverse range of services check out our full list.

IMPORTANT TIP: You may find that the business practice name differs a little from what you may call it, but provided that the description matches what you do, this will provide the cover you require.

Appreciative Inquiry

Appreciative Inquiry (AI) is a specific approach to organisational development equipping people and systems with a greater capacity for change, renewal and focused performance.

Conditions:

  • Cover is conditional and dependant upon there being no guarantees as to the effectiveness or results of the procedure.

Assertiveness Training for Work

Training the individual for work situations where the individual may have been prone to saying Yes when assertiveness may have been better employed. Learning in particular the difference between assertiveness and aggression, when to be assertive and when not to, the beliefs underlying assertive and non - assertive behaviour, what makes people behave the way they do, the characteristics of assertive behaviour - what to do and what to say, why body language is crucial and how to use it and how to handle other people's reactions.

Best Interest Assessments (T2)

A Best Interest Assessor works to ensure people who lack capacity to consent to their accommodation, health and support needs are adequately safeguarded. This would involve completing assessments under the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and undertaking best interest' decisions per government guidelines. Includes, making applications to the Court of Protection or completing standard Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard Assessments on behalf of the local authority. This is a non-clinical assessor role.

Conditions:

  • Excludes financial, legal and investment advice

Business and Management Auditing

To determine the extent to which an organisation is meeting the audit criteria.

Business Coaching

The role of the Business Coach is to coach business owners to improve their business through guidance, support and encouragement. They help the owners of small and medium sized businesses with their sales, marketing, management, team building and so much more. Just like a sporting coach, your Business Coach will make you focus on the game.

Business Consultancy

Business Consultant - Working independently or with a team on a business project or task, either of which has been defined in agreement with the business.

Business Development Consultancy

Sales activity for an organisation.

Change Management Consulting/Coaching (T2)

Change Management is the practice of applying a structured approach to transition an organization from a current state or operational culture to a future state to achieve specific expected benefits. Change Management provides approaches, tools, and techniques that empower an organization to successfully achieve these desired results. Change Management provides value by enabling people to adopt the change and operate in a new future organizational structure. The more seamless the transition is for an organizations people, the more effectively and efficiently the organization will be in achieving the benefits of the desired future state.

Conditions:

  • Excludes financial, legal and investment advice

Coaching - Life and Executive Coaching

A personal service to an individual or group that is non-judgemental, non-directional and does not provide advice or direction, but will assist to perform, challenge, stimulate and guide.

Conditions:

  • Excluding Sport Coaching or Financial Coaching

Community Development Work

To work in specific housing estates to facilitate the formation of residents associations, organise community events for families and children in the estates, link residents to other community groups and services.

Computer Technical Support

Home & Business call out and workshop based computer support.

Conditions:

  • Subject to obtaining appropriate permissions/rights prior to use of third party content/images for web/graphic/logo design and also client sign off/approval prior to launch - also sign off prior to procurement of any products/services on behalf of the client.

Cross Cultural or Intercultural Training

Looking at different cultures and the impact it makes on teams and the organisation.

Culture Change Training

Providing a general introduction to the "British" culture for newcomers, both adults and children, and / or a cultural introduction for employees and their families moving between different cultures.

This service is usually provided to employees of large international companies who have employees in many different countries, and use this service to ease the cultural transition for their employees and their families when they move within the same firm between countries.

Conditions:

  • No cover is provided if the training has any involvement with immigation or the grant of British Citizenship.

Daily Living Activities Support (T2)

This service is designed to assist individuals in completing their daily tasks. This includes, but is not limited to, cleaning, cooking, helping around the home, helping them leave their home, accompanying them to shops or on walks, taking them to medical appointments, the bank, and other general everyday activities.

Depression at Work Awareness Training

Training to raise partipant's awareness of, and ability to effectively manage, depression and anxiety at work. This training helps give managers, employees and organisations the knowledge and skills to do this with confidence

Diversity & Dignity at Work Awareness Training

A teaching program to raise awareness about diversity & dignity at work and what they mean, to understand how diversity impacts us as employees, our function, our customers and communities, to raise awareness and understanding for the business case for diversity, to understand company policy on diversity and dignity at work. To clarify roles and responsibilities as Supervisor/Employee and become familiar with relevant legislation.

Educational Consultancy

Educational Consultancy working within and consulting in an educational establishment where the work undertaken is:

  • Observation of the pupil
  • Use of assessment tools to record progress and inform planning
  • Discussion of the pupil with school staff
  • Providing advice on differentiation across the curriculum
  • Providing advice on individual education plans, targets, strategies, teaching methods and resources
  • Devising and supervising specific individual programme of work
  • Demonstrating specific approaches and resources
  • Staff training

Executive Associate (accredited by the IIB)

Executive Associate (accredited by the Institute for Independent Business)

Cover is provided for accredited Associates and Fellows of the Institute for Independent Business subject to achieving and maintaining accredited status for the period of the policy, and whose work is conducted according to the Institute's Code of Ethics.

External Quality Assurance

External quality assurance for the qualifications being delivered and assessed. This includes: approval of centres, monitoring of learning delivery, monitoring of assessment practice, and monitoring of internal quality assurance practices. External quality assurance is carried out to ensure that qualification delivery, and internal quality assurance are of a high standard and assessment practice is valid and reliable. External quality assurance also aims to support the development and improvement of learning delivery, assessment and internal quality assurance practice in centres.

Facilitator

A facilitator leads a group about their purpose. It encompasses the support role of a trainer but is not concerned with the actual subject matter or purpose of the meeting except so far as is necessary to guide the group in an effective manner. The role is also likely to assist in the design and implementation of the meeting process and structure best suited, required or necessary for the group to achieve its goals and objectives.

If an independent person is facilitating / leading the process of meetings, retreats, team-building or strategy sessions this provides participants or attendees the opportunity to concentrate all of their attention on the content without the potential distraction of concern regarding meeting structure.

Health & Safety Consultancy

General inspection of a premise for H&S matters and/or fire risk.

Conditions:

  • The insurers will not be liable for any liability caused by or arising out of manual work.

Human Resources Consulting

Advising management on human resources strategies, plans, processes and organisational design. Analysing the organisation's current HR programmes and suggesting solutions to existing problems. Developing, reviewing, and applying HR policies and procedures for resourcing and talent planning to support development. Reviewing employee engagement, relations, performance and rewards. .

Image Consultant

An image consultant will assist you in the following ways: to align your personal image with your professional goals, assess the impact of your current personal image, stay ahead of the competition with a dynamic and up-to-date appearance, choose the right cuts, fabrics, and prints for your figure, style preferences and lifestyle, discover how to make the most of your own personal colouring, learn how to apply a day make-up in the correct colours, achieve authoritative and accessible looks, discover the best hairstyles and accessories for you, create an easy to coordinate wardrobe for work and leisure, avoid the common pitfalls of image impact and enjoy the increased confidence from looking your best.

Independent Social Worker (T3)

An independent social worker conducts comprehensive assessments, consultancy and reports for a number of agencies including TUSLA, the Courts and in private proceedings. Insurance is subject to the Insured being trained by a government approved organisation.

Interim Management (T2)

Interim management, also known as temporary management or transition management is the process of assuming operational management responsibility on a temporary basis during periods of change or transition within a company, business, organisation etc. It involves carrying out tasks in accordance with the board's instruction, which may involve employee management, organising activities, working to achieve KPI's, and supporting business operations etc.

Conditions:

  • Excludes financial, legal and investment advice

Internal Quality Assurance (T2)

This would typically include services such as checking that assessors meet the requirement for their role, planning and preparing monitoring activities, working alongside assessors, trainers and employers to ensure the standardisation of assessment practices, Observing trainer and assessor performance, providing constructive feedback, Providing support to trainers and assessors, Sampling assessment records and decisions, meeting with learners, planning how and when you will monitor trainers and assessors, identifying and facilitating best practice throughout the organisation etc.

Interpreting and Translating

Helping people whose first language is not English make themselves understood, or working with professional bodies to help translate what people have said.

Conditions:

  • Subject to no translating of any financial or legal documents.

Introduction Agency

The facilitation of the introduction of one person to another for romance or friendship.

Leadership Training

The training of leadership. Leadership is the ability to facilitate action and guide change by individuals in groups or organisations. To lead is to direct, supervise, encourage, inspire, and co-ordinate.

A good leader develops personal leadership skills and encourages and trains new leaders who will follow. Leadership Training may be known under different names such as but not limited to Leadership Coaching, Jungian Leadership Coaching, Executive Training, Managerial Training etc.

Management & Team Training

The training of individuals or groups (often managers, supervisors, team leaders), to develop or improve their understanding and implementation of various workplace and soft skills, to improve their own performance, and their management and training of others. Skills/subjects taught will be dependant on the expertise of the trainer but may include: - appraisal, - customer service, - communication, - disciplinary, - interview - presentation, - personal effectiveness, - performance, - self-management, - sales, - team leadership, - team working, - time management.

Management - setting up & running a small business

The training of the individual in the knowledge of and dealing with the various elements needed to set up and run a small business.

Conditions:

  • Excludes financial, legal and investment advice

Management Consultancy

Management Consultancy can mean many things. The cover offered under this business practice is strictly subject to the following definition. The training and advice to individuals and teams in tools and processes to improve the business value of management decisions, facilitation of decision making exercises, review and assurance of recorded decisions made (e.g. business cases and project plans).

Management Consultant to the Social Care Industry

Acting in a business advisory role as a management consultant to the Social Care Industry.

Market Research Consultancy

Working as a market researcher as a member of, or adopting the core principals of, the Code of Conduct of the MRS. Cover is conditional upon and strictly subject to all activity being research only.

Marketing Consultancy

Provide general marketing advice including where and when to place advertising and promotions, type of messages to attract desired target market and brand image (logo) and the management of implementation including copywriting, briefing designers and printers and project managing the process to deliver ads, mail shots, brochures, leaflets, press releases etc.

Conditions:

  • Cover is provided strictly on the condition that the practitioner does NOT undertake ANY direct marketing work and this would include the following:
    • Telemarketing: The act of selling, soliciting or promoting a product or service over the telephone
    • Database management and list broking: The creation of a database to the clients' specification or updating of existing data, eliminating mailing wastage that results from out of date contact information. Information fields can also be added to enable capture and reporting of information specific to the clients' requirements, thus allowing in depth analysis of the client database, and highly selective customer mailing lists.
    • Mail shots are mailings to potential customers to create new business or to existing clients to promote a product. These can involve huge numbers of mailings at any one time. Text messaging and the Internet are now also used in addition to the traditional postage method.

Membership Association Services

Membership Association Services refers to the range of support and benefits provided by membership bodies to their members. These services can include professional development, networking opportunities, advocacy, access to resources, and setting industry standards. They are designed to support the interests and needs of members within a specific profession or interest group.

Conditions:

  • Excludes financial, legal and investment advice

MLM consultant

Acting as a distributor for a multi level marketing company. Including sales visits in potential customers homes.

Networking Leadership

Organising, facilitating and leading networking meetings for professionals.

Organising Business Activities

Providing the following services (but NOT as an employee) to small companies. The administrative and clerical tasks involved with managing a clerical team, design and manage internal management processes, interview, recommend and train new clerical employees (but NOT make final employment decisions), process paperwork, record accounts, design and support IT, deal with the clerical aspects of complaints (but not the actual complaint determination) respond to enquiries and support the management when they are unavailable.

Party Planning (T2)

Party planning/consultancy and organizing includes planning and organizing parties as well as other promotional activities, helping to set up and arrange dcor and equipment, setting up themes and/or style of the venue. Includes choosing locations, hiring caterers (excluding the provision of catering services), coordinating with other vendors such as entertainment and florists, and providing entertaining activities as part of the party. This would typically include but is not limited to birthday parties, wedding corners for children, christenings, sleepover Teepees, balloon garlands, anniversaries, pamper parties etc.

Conditions:

  • Excluding weddings, pony parties and cover for financial loss due to party cancellation. Limited to gatherings not exceeding 50 people. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.

Patient Safety Partner (PSP) (T2)

A Patient Safety Partner (PSP) relates to the role of supporting or contributing to a healthcare organization's governance and management processes to enhance patient safety. PSPs play an active role in safety and quality committees, review safety data, participate in patient safety improvement projects, collaborate with boards on safety strategies, support staff training, and take part in investigation oversight groups. Their involvement ensures that patient perspectives are integrated into healthcare safety initiatives.

Public Speaking

Engaging in speaking live in front of an audience, or on video, for the purpose of motivation and inspiration.

Encouraging the personal development of the individuals making up the audience. Speaking topics based around the business practices covered by this policy.

Conditions:

  • Excludes financial, legal and investment advice
  • Providing the speaker is delivering the speech at a 3rd party organised talks/events and is not organising the events themselves and the event organiser has the appropriate PL in place for the event itself.

Rapid Results Consultancy

Acting as a Consultant for Rapid Results in the field of business development, assisting business to develop across all areas of activity especially sales and profits.

Conditions:

  • This cover is subject to and specific to Consultants acknowledged by Rapid Results as acting under their franchise or licence.

Recruitment Consulting (T3)

Working with organisations to help, advise and conduct/assist with their recruitment and selection processes. Including: creating a job description and person specification for the role(s); attracting candidates by drafting advertising copy for use in a range of media, as well as by networking, headhunting and through referrals; receiving and reviewing applications, including background checks; designing interview questions and assessment criteria; organising, managing and conducting the interview process; creating, managing and delivering assessment tests; assessing potential suitability for the role based on agreed criteria; creating a shortlist of candidates.

Relationship Consultation

Consultation, advice and training on the management of inappropriate behaviour in relationships in particular where relationships have, or are about to, break down. Such consultation, advice and training may be appropriate for, but is not limited to, parents and their teenage children, the staff of educational establishments and students or pupils in their charge, and romantic/couple relationships etc. The outcomes sought are a change in behavioural patterns and this often involve a change of thinking on the part of both parties.

Relocation Advice Service

To provide advice on housing, schools and settling in for people moving to the UK from abroad, or who are moving around within the UK.

Report Preparation

To prepare and or audit a report(s) as disclosed to and agreed in writing by the underwriters agents.

Conditions:

  • Subject to: The report-writing role ends at the report-writing audit stage and the writer is not responsible for ensuring that the plan is carried out in the correct manner.

    Please note that all cases for this class of cover are considered on an individual basis, so acceptance of cover for this class of business area is NOT automatic.

Researcher

Working as a market researcher as a member of, or adopting the core principals of, the Code of Conduct of the MRS. The research may involve carrying out research with focus groups or individual interviews or questionnaires; usually this would be staff members or service users of organisations. The organisations would provide topic areas / questions they would like asked. The researcher will collect the data, write it up and feedback verbally or in writing to managers. Recommendations based on the research findings may be made, but this is not a professional advisory role.

Conditions:

  • Cover is conditional upon, and strictly subject to, all activity being research only and no work being undertaken in medical or engineering industries.

Rewilding and Nature Conservation Consultancy

A Rewilding and Nature Conservation Consultancy provides guidance and practical help to organizations, landowners, and policymakers on protecting, restoring, and sustaining natural ecosystems and biodiversity, reintroducing native species and natural management strategies. Includes practical habitat restoration/management sessions, (pruning, litter picking, digging etc), wildlife walks, nature education for adults and children and wildlife surveys. May include supervision of conservation volunteers, and animal reintroduction and monitoring (e.g. of livestock) under client supervision and license arrangements.

School Inspector

Reporting on achievement and standards of teaching, behaviour and leadership and management on behalf of Ofsted.

Secret Shopping

Secret shopping can be defined as the use of individuals trained to experience and measure any customer service process, by acting as potential customers and in some way reporting back their experiences in a detailed and objective way. Secret shoppers provide customer service feedback to businesses as undercover shoppers. They visit eateries, shops and other businesses, posing as regular customers while observing the location's cleanliness, staff courtesy and other issues that concern the priorities of the business. The secret shopper provides the feedback in the form of a report to the Secret Shopping company and at that point the secret shoppers responsibility ends.

Secretarial/admin or PA

Secretarial work involving: data work - inputting and managing/producing data: Book-keeping - some basic book-keeping but not full time: Telephone - answering/making telephone calls as required: Diary management - arranging meetings: Travel arrangements - making travel/hotel bookings.

Support Broker

A support broker helps an individual in receipt of a budget from the local authority to make a plan of how to best use their budget in accordance with the outcomes agreed with the local authority social work services. That plan is reviewed and when it is fully agreed by social services, the broker helps the individual to put the agreed arrangements and services in place. Working in the Social Care Sector, assisting clients in putting support arrangements in place. Not involved with, or responsible for, anyones finances.

Talent Management

Assisting leaders, managers and HR professionals to more accurately identify their talented people so that they can develop them. Typically to identify talent you would be looking at their performance record and their future potential so there is a large element of performance but that is not the whole. Talent Management is an area of HR activity in the way as Performance Management. it is a more sophisticated version of performance management based on future needs.

Team Building Exercises

Team building activities involves a group of participants working together to solve a practical problem or carry out a physical movement/achievement through specific use and order of the participants and equipment available. Encourages group thinking and trust of one another. Please note the following exercises are specifically excluded from cover: Wood Breaking, Concrete Block Breaking, Glasswalking, Firewalking, Needle through the Hand, Bar Bending.

Therapist Supervision

Therapist Supervision is a structured process where a less experienced therapist receives mentorship and oversight from a more experienced clinician or supervisor. This professional relationship aims to enhance the supervisee's clinical competencies, ensure adherence to ethical standards, and promote the delivery of high-quality client care. The supervision process typically involves case discussions, exploration of therapeutic techniques, and ongoing professional development. It also provides a reflective space for the supervisee to receive constructive feedback, address any challenges, and manage the emotional demands associated with therapeutic practice. It may be used for different therapies insured by Westminster Insurance Ltd.

Conditions:

  • The specific therapy being supervised must be listed.

Tissue Salt Consultancy

The cells body is made up of 12 tissue salts. Tissue salts are nutrition for the cells. If a person is deficient at a cellular level they will become ill. Tissue salts are taken in order to replace the missing micro minerals. We used to get this from our food but now the soil our food is grown in is deficient and the levels of the micro nutrients have vastly reduced.

Tour Guide

Responsibilities include planning activities and travel itineraries, entrance to attractions/events, and familiarizing customers with the locality by vehicle or foot, ensuring that the group remains safe at all times.

Conditions:

  • Appropriate risk assessments to be carried out prior to completion of itinerary.

Tuition in Accounting & Finance

- To teach people in any / all areas of accounting and finance - The training could be for anyone who wants to learn, regardless of whether they have prior knowledge in these areas or not. Training can be for any level from complete beginners upwards.

Tuition in Fundamental Analysis

Financial analysis understanding profit & loss accounts, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and all other financial & accounting data Economic data All management accounting /information data, such as performance measurement for trading / investing, trade stats & tracking, business measurement, etc Political events Any other environmental, current & world issues

Tuition in Technical Analysis

To teach people one of the theoretical areas of the financial markets. Technical analysis relates to studying charts & related data to understand the price of financial instruments. This can be applied to all asset classes including FX, stocks, indices, commodities & bonds. Can also cover alternative investments, land, property, other investments. The training could be for those who want to trade & invest in the financial markets, for those who require the skills for a job in the financial services industry, or for general interest purposes

Wills/Probate/ Powers of Attorney Legal Advisor (T4)

A legal professional who specializes in three main areas: Wills (drafting and interpreting wills to ensure proper distribution of assets), Probate (assisting with the probate process, estate administration, and handling inheritance tax) and Powers of Attorney (advising on and preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA)).

Workplace Needs Assessment (T2)

A systematic process used to identify and evaluate the needs or gaps between the current and desired state within a workplace. This assessment helps determine areas for improvement, prioritize actions, and allocate resources effectively to enhance overall efficiency and achieve organizational goals. It involves analysing existing processes, gathering data, and consulting with employees to understand their needs and challenges.

Conditions:

  • Excludes financial, legal and investment advice

How our insurance protects you

Combined Business Insurance provides crucial protection. This core bundle is at the centre of every policy, offering comprehensive protection by combining Professional Indemnity, Medical Malpractice, and Public Liability insurance in one policy. So you can grow your business with confidence, while you are protected for the following:

  • Public Liability Protection.
  • Professional Indemnity.
  • Medical Malpractice.
  • Product Liability.
  • Breach of confidentiality.
  • Defamation, Libel & Slander.
  • Dishonesty of employees.
  • Your work as a subcontractor.
  • Subcontractors work for you.
  • Loss of documents.
  • Breach of intellectual property.
  • Public relation expenses.

Extra protection available

The beauty of our insurance is that you can choose exactly what you need and have as little or as much cover as your individual requirements dictate.

Why management and consulting businesses need Insurance

In the management and consultancy field, you're responsible for making pivotal decisions and handling confidential information. Despite your expertise, unexpected issues can arise. For instance, your advice might not produce the desired results, leading to financial loss claims from clients. Confidential information could be inadvertently leaked, resulting in legal actions. Disputes over the scope of work can escalate into legal battles, and project errors might cause delays and increased costs, prompting clients to seek compensation. Additionally, strategic advice that falls short of expectations can lead to negligence claims. Comprehensive insurance ensures you are protected against these potential risks, allowing you to focus on delivering valuable guidance.

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  • Comprehensive Protection

    Safeguard against claims for accidental injuries, illnesses, or property damage, keeping your business secure.

  • Flexible Coverage

    Tailor your insurance to fit your unique needs, whether you're flying solo or part of a larger team.

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    Offer peace of mind to yourself, your team, and your clients, knowing that you're prepared for whatever comes your way.

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FAQ's

Can I add multple practices onto one policy?

Absolutely! You can include as many practices as you need on a single policy, and you will only pay for the highest cost one. Here's how it works:


All in One Policy: List any number of practices without worrying about extra charges. Regardless if they are practices from different sectors.


Risk Levels Matter: Instead of charging for each practice, we charge based on the highest risk level of the practices you've chosen. Our tiers range from 1 (lowest risk) to 5 (highest risk).


One Cost, One Tier: So, if you include practices with different risk tiers, you'll only be charged according to the highest-risk practice on your policy. For example, if you have five Tier 1 practices and two Tier 5 practices, your rate is based on one Tier 5 practice.

Can I pay monthly?

Yes, but it depends on what you're purchasing:

New Policy: When buying a new policy, you can choose monthly payments to spread out the cost. Keep in mind that it's still an annual policy, so you need to keep up with the monthly payments.

Renewing a Policy: If your current policy is due for renewal soon and you're currently paying yearly but would like to pay monthly, or vice versa, that can easily be changed online by following the link in your renewal email.

Adding Extra Cover: If you add extra cover (like portable equipment) to an existing policy mid-term, the full amount for the add-on is due at the time of purchase. 

How much does business insurance cost?

The cost of business insurance varies based on several factors, including your annual income, the level of cover you choose, the number of people included in the policy, the services you provide, and whether you need overseas coverage or any of the add-on products.


The best way to find out how much it will cost for your business is to get an instant quote—it only takes a few minutes.


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How do I submit a claim?

If you need to file a claim, simply log into your account and go to the Claims page to submit the details.


If you're not sure if you need to make a claim or want to talk about a situation that might lead to one, give us a call at 01305 839939 (Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM excluding bank holidays) or send an email to claims@westminster.global with a brief description of what happened. We're here to help you through the process!

What is business insurance, and do I need it?

Business insurance (Professional Indemnity, Public Liability and Medical Malpractice) provides your business (and you personally if you are a sole trader) with an essential safety net, offering vital protection against the stress and financial impact of respondin to a Claim. Without insurance, if you are faced with a Claim, you will need to fight this battle on your own or appoint solicitors to help you. The first option is unadvisable, time consuming and stressful. The second option is costly.


Remember, that should the very worst happen and there is a large compensation payment to make, the business has to find the funds to pay it - do you think it likely that it will have large amounts of spare funds?. If the business isn't incorporated, then it is your personal assets that will be used to make the payment.


Insurance provides a very cost effective option, peace of mind and security for your business.


How do I know what type of insurance my business needs?

Choosing the right insurance for your business depends on what kind of work you do, the risks involved, and any legal or contractual requirements.


To make it easier, try our Insurance Checker under Resources---just answer a few quick questions, we'll guide you through the right coverage.

Can I customise my insurance policy to suit my business?

Absolutely!


We have coverage tailored to fit you, so you only pay for exactly what you need. You can customise your policy based on the size of your business, what services you provide and what cover level you want. With hundreds of business practices to choose from, you can add as many as you like to one policy (provided you meet the requirements). 


The best part is - if things change, your policy can change with you. All of our policies are adjustable so if you need to add cover for a new service you are offering, or you get a new employee, or simply want a higher cover level you can simply login to your Account and adjust your policy.


We understand that businesses change and grow, so that's why your protection can grow with you.

Do freelancers need business insurance?

If you are offering any service, whether you are receiving payment or, and whether it is to the public or friends and family, it is advisable to have business insurance. Whether you are a Limited Company, a freelancer/sole trader, partnership or group, the same risks apply. By offering a service you are exposed to the risk of having a Claim made against you.

How quickly can my coverage start?

The cover is in place immeditaly and creating a quote only takes a couple of minutes

Do you offer business insurance for sole traders?

Yes we do. We offer cover for Sole Traders, Self-Employed, Freelancers & Students.

Can I add more business practices during the policy term?

Yes, absolutely! You can easily add additional business practices to your policy at any time through your online account—no need to call or email.

 

If the new practice falls within the same or a lower tier, there’s no extra charge. However, if it falls into a higher tier, there may be an additional cost, which will be clearly shown before you confirm the update.

 

Simply log in to your account, go to the Policy section, choose Edit business practices and choose what you want to add.

 

Important Note: If your update requires an additional payment, it must be paid in full at the time of the change—it cannot be spread across monthly instalments. Your updated coverage will still follow the original policy expiry date.

How Does Combined Business Insurance Work for Claims?

Our policy is 'Claims made' and covers Professional Indemnity, Public Liability, and Medical Malpractice Insurance under one simple policy. But what does that mean when it comes to claims?


Here’s an example:


You run a sports and health coaching business and have £1,000,000 in cover.


  • A visitor trips at your office and breaks their arm. They claim £50,000 under Public Liability Insurance.
  • A client claims your coaching didn’t deliver results and says it cost them their job. They claim £100,000 under Professional Indemnity Insurance.

That’s £150,000 in claims—plus legal fees and reputation management costs


Since your policy covers all three types of insurance, and you report the claims promptly, we cover the costs up to your chosen limit.


In short: If a claim arises during your policy term and meets the policy criteria, we’ve got you covered—legal costs included.

Get your free online quote today

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