Residential
For buy-to-let properties rented to individuals or families, such as houses or self-contained flats.
How good is Chiswell landlord insurance?
Chiswell offers business insurance for landlords through the Simply Business platform, providing cover tailored to property owners renting out residential or mixed-use buildings. It offers a range of cover types including public liability insurance, employers’ liability insurance, professional indemnity insurance, buildings and contents insurance, legal cover and personal accident cover.
Chiswell’s business insurance is designed for landlords of single properties as well as portfolios, and all quotes and adjustments are handled online.
What types of property can I insure with Chiswell?
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Commercial
For properties used as business premises, for example shops, offices, cafes or warehouses.
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Multi-Property
If you own more than one buy-to-let property, such as a portfolio of houses and flats.
How much does landlord insurance cost?
Landlord insurance costs vary depending on the level of cover. Covering just the structure of your rental property costs £250.23
Annual Price | Cheapest | Average |
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Buildings Insurance + Properties Owners' Liability | £174.57^ | £250.23^ |
Buildings Insurance + Properties Owners' Liability + Contents Insurance | £199.28^ | £285.47^ |
What’s the cheapest price I could pay for landlord insurance?
£14
.55^ per month
According our data, 10% of our customers paid this amount or less a month for their building cover and property owner's liability landlord insurance.
Example quote for Chiswell landlord insurance
Methodology
Example annual quote based on residential landlord who performs background checks and rents a semi-detached house in Surrey to tenants who are employed and part of a single family unit.
How do I contact Chiswell?
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Online
You can manage your Chiswell insurance via an online portal through Simply Business
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Post
If you need to send a complaint or other correspondence, you can send it to: Simply Business, Northampton, 900 900 Pavilion Drive, Northampton, NN4 7RG
How do I make a claim with Chiswell?
When you take out Chiswell landlord insurance through MoneySuperMarket your insurance is provided by Chiswell, but managed by the insurance broker Simply Business. They will handle your insurance claim.
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Contact Simply Business
You can do this online or you can call them on 0333 207 0560. Lines are open 24/7.
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Provide evidence
This could include a crime reference number, photos of damage, and repair quotes.
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Claim is accepted or rejected
If your claim is successful (most are), you will generally receive a payout within 24 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who underwrites Chiswell insurance?
Chiswell insurance is underwritten by HDI Global Speciality SE and Great Lakes Insurance SE.
Can I cancel my Chiswell insurance and switch to another insurer?
Yes, you should be able to cancel your Chiswell insurance policy and switch, but you’ll likely need to pay for the time period you were covered, and if you’ve made a claim then you won’t get a refund.
Is it worth having landlord insurance?
Landlord insurance can be a vital safety net, offering financial protection in the event of damage or other incidents concerning your rental property. While not a legal requirement, it’s worth the peace of mind you’ll have knowing you’ll be covered for potentially expensive repairs or legal fees.
Why compare landlord insurance quotes with MoneySuperMarket?
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What do I need to get a landlord insurance quote?
Property details
Such as the address, date of purchase, when it was built, and if it's commercial or residential
Basic tenant information
Their employment status and which background checks you perform.
Level of cover you need
You can choose whether to cover the building only or building and contents.
Additional policy add-ons
If you want any optional extras with your insurance, such as legal expenses, accidental damage, landlord emergency cover or excess protection.
Current insurance policy documents
Basic details of your existing policy, including any previous claims history.
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Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026 by
According to Simply Business data, 51% of customers paid £250.23 or less annually for a Landlords Buildings & Properties Owners' Liability insurance policy. Figure based on annual quotes purchased between 1st Oct - 31st Dec 2025. The price is for up to £5 million of Properties Owners' Liability insurance and excludes the extra costs for paying monthly
According to Simply Business data, 51% of customers paid £285.47 or less annually for a Landlords buildings & properties owners' liability & contents insurance policy. Figure based on annual quotes purchased between 1st Oct - 31st Dec 2025. The price is for up to £5 million of Properties Owners' Liability insurance and excludes the extra costs for paying monthly
YouGov Survey 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2025. Net Recommend score derived from “Which of the following online service websites would you recommend to a friend or colleague, or tell them to avoid?” Base: Current Customers of (MoneySuperMarket n=18,382, Compare the Market n=16,802, Go.Compare n=10,162, Confused.com n=8,229, Uswitch n=528).
According to Simply Business data, 10% of customers paid £179.34 or less annually for a Landlords Buildings & Properties Owners' Liability insurance policy. Figure based on annual quotes purchased between 1st Oct - 31st Dec 2025. The price is for up to £5 million of Properties Owners' Liability insurance and excludes the extra costs for paying monthly
According to Simply Business data, 10% of customers paid £199.28 or less annually for a Landlords buildings & properties owners' liability & contents insurance policy. Figure based on annual quotes purchased between 1st Oct - 31st Dec 2025. The price is for up to £5 million of Properties Owners' Liability insurance and excludes the extra costs for paying monthly
accurate as of Sept 2025
According to Simply Business data, 10% of customers paid £14.55 or less monthly for a Landlords Buildings & Properties Owners' Liability insurance policy. Figure based on annual quotes purchased between 1st Oct - 31st Dec 2025. The price is for up to £5 million of Properties Owners' Liability insurance and excludes the extra costs for paying monthly
