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At Ascend, we can provide business insurance for a wide range of trades so you can obtain the cover you need immediately, including instant policy documentation issue and direct debit payments.
With a quick call, you will have immediate peace of mind that detailed advice is at hand, and we can even visit you to solve your problems face-to-face.
Simply buying online without the right advice can leave you with insufficient cover – call us for a quick quote or request a call back from one of our advisors at a time that suits you.
Are you one of the following businesses and need
business insurance?
- Builders Insurance
- Catering Insurance
- Cleaners Insurance
- Electricians Insurance
- Hairdressers Insurance
- Office Insurance
- Property Owners Insurance
- Professional Indemnity Insurance
- Pub Insurance
- Mini fleet Insurance
- Security Insurance
- Shop Insurance
- Mini Fleet Insurance
- Directors & Officers Insurance
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What type of business insurance do I need?
When considering business insurance, it’s important to think about the covers you might need. Employers’ liability cover is a legal requirement for most businesses with staff, public liability insurance is important if you’re in contact with members of the public, and professional indemnity insurance is useful if your business offers advice..
When setting up your business insurance you should think about what you need to be covered right now, as well as what you might need going forward.
If you don’t have any employees yet then you won’t need to worry about employers’ liability insurance for now, but if you know you’ll be hiring some in the very near future then you might want to consider adding it onto your policy now.
If you’re not sure about how your business might evolve, don’t worry, you can always add more cover at a later date.
You need business insurance to protect you against the everyday risks that come with your normal business activities. Insurance can cover you against mistakes, accidents, theft, damage and legal fees, but the exact cover you need depends on the business you run and how you run it.
You may need business insurance if you work from home, but what kind of insurance you need will be determined by your particular business.
If you welcome clients onto your premises, then you should consider public liability insurance, in case a client suffers an injury while visiting you.
If you offer advice or a professional service, or if you handle client data or intellectual property, then professional indemnity insurance could be important.
Online businesses face unique risks and challenges, and you need insurance that will meet your particular needs.
If you have stock that you sell online, you can protect it against theft and damage with stock cover.
Similarly, if you’d struggle to work without your specialised tools, then tool insurance will keep those covered against theft and damage.
If, on the other hand, you provide an online service rather than physical products, professional indemnity insurance will protect you if a client suffers a financial loss because of your work.
While you may not need employers’ liability insurance, there are other covers you need to consider.
If you’re a tradesman, you can set up a tailored policy on our tradesman insurance page.
Wondering about your specific trade? You can check out our insurance by industry list to find the cover that’s right for you.
Think about the kind of work you do and the risks you need to cover: could your business face a compensation claim from a disgruntled client because they believe you’ve been negligent? Is there a chance a member of the public could be injured by your business and claim compensation? Do you have buildings, contents, business equipment, or stock to insure?
What type of insurance do I need?
- Employers Liability Insurance
- Public Liability Insurance
- Professional Indemnity Insurance
- Buildings Insurance
- Stock Insurance
- Business Interruption Insurance
- Motor Insurance
- Personal Accident Insurance
- Directors & Officers Insurance
FAQ
Public liability insurance is a key consideration if your business comes into contact with members of the public, whether that’s at your premises or elsewhere. It can protect you against compensation claims for injury or damage made by clients, customers, suppliers, or other third parties. Most shops, restaurants, hairdressers, builders, and tradesmen take out this insurance. Check your client contracts to see if a particular level of public liability insurance is required.
Professional indemnity insurance is important if your business gives advice or offers a professional service to other businesses, or if you deal with client data or intellectual property. If you make a mistake in your work and your client loses money and sues you, your professional indemnity insurance can cover the compensation claims and legal costs. Some professional bodies and regulators require their members to have this insurance, including bodies for surveyors, accountants, and architects.
If your business employs staff, you’re probably legally required to have an employers’ liability insurance policy. This covers compensation claims made by a member of staff because they’ve suffered injury, illness or damage as a result of their work. Certain companies are exempt from the legislation, including some businesses that only employ close family members. To see if you’re exempt, check the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidelines or seek advice.
Whether you work from home or have separate business premises such as a shop, office, or pub, business buildings insurance should be a priority. If you rent the premises, make sure to check with your landlord to see what’s already covered.
If your business is disrupted by material damage caused by an event such as a flood or fire, business interruption insurance provides you with the financial cover you need to get back on your feet. For example, if a fire destroyed the contents of your business premises, business interruption insurance would cover your the consequential loss of revenue, as long as your contents are also insured.
Business legal protection insurance – also known as business legal expenses insurance – covers your commercial legal expenses and provides protection against the potential costs of legal action brought by or against your business.
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We are not an online faceless business - we will provide you with personal advice
Our business has been built on providing insurance solutions to businesses based in Chelmsford, Essex and the United Kingdom.
We understand the pressures you have when setting up a business, having to wear many hats and having the financial pressures when you first start – we have done it ourselves and have helped hundreds of businesses like yours begin their business journey.
As a local independent insurance broker based in Chelmsford, Essex we are able to provide you with a wide range of business insurance solutions.
No matter how small, complex or large we have a solution that will assist you – please contact us today to discuss your requirements.
