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Business Insurance - Guide Index

Our guides to buying Business insurance

Here at moneysupermarket.com we have put together a series of business insurance guides to help you get the best deal on your business insurance. Read our guides for tips on finding the right policy for your individual needs and learn how to lower your premiums with our money saving ideas.

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What is professional indemnity insurance?

When you provide professional services to clients, you can be held liable for work that is done improperly. In certain sectors, a small mistake can spiral into a serious financial or reputational loss. When this happens, clients may ask for compensation from the hired professional. Professional indemnity insurance is designed for situations like this to protect the hired professional.

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Do I need public liability?

Not all businesses need public liability cover – but if your work brings you in contact with the public, yours might. Read our guide to see if public liability is necessary for you.

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What is public liability insurance?

Confused about public liability insurance? It’s a crucial form of business insurance that protects your bottom line against third-party claims. Read our guide to find out more

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What does public liability insurance cover?

Public liability keeps you protected against claims from members of the public. Our guide explains what’s included in your public liability insurance – and what isn’t

News & Guides

Market traders insurance
Market traders' insurance provides key protection for businesses in this sector, including public liability insurance and cover for stock and equipment.

Business insurance and coronavirus
Are you a business owner, self-employed worker or landlord trying to navigate the impact of coronavirus? Here’s what you need to know

Public liability insurance
You can get public liability insurance from £1,000,000 up to £10,000,000 – but how much cover does your business need?

Business insurance FAQs
Business insurance policies can differ hugely depending on your business – we’ve answered some of the most common questions people have about business insurance

Shop and retail business insurance
Whether you’re running a bar, a boutique, or a book store, having a business shop insurance policy in place can save you a headache – here’s how

Builders Insurance
If you’re a builder you’ll need to take out business insurance – here’s how to find the right cover

Home Business Insurance
It’s important to ensure that your business activities, even if conducted at home, are adequately covered by an insurance policy that is tailored to your profession.

Tradesman insurance
As a tradesman, it is important that you have the necessary business insurance cover to protect you against a number of eventualities.

Business Start Up Guide
Setting up a new business can be a daunting, but very exciting prospect, and it’s no surprise that more of us are deciding to go it alone.

Business insurance money saving tips
We've put together a selection of top tips below to make finding a business insurance policy that little bit easier.

Plumbers Insurance
Specialist insurance protection is a must-have for plumbers, whether they are self-employed or running a business. The plumbers’ insurance policy should offer a foundation of essential covers, such as public liability insurance, alongside a menu of cover options to provide the comprehensive protection required.

Office Insurance
When choosing a business insurance policy for your office, it is important to ensure that you have adequate cover in all of the key areas

Pub Insurance
When considering business insurance for your pub, choosing which areas you need cover in can be confusing

Cyber insurance
Here’s all the important info you should know about cyber liability insurance

Electricians Insurance
Electricians – whether operating as a business or on a self-employed basis – need dedicated, specialist insurance to provide essential protection. Policies should provide a range of important cover options, including public liability, employer’s liability, property and contract works.