Small business insurance that’s suited to the risks you face
Being an entrepreneur takes guts and determination! Growing a business in an era of constant change is both challenging and risky, which is why Hiscox is proud to support you, the entrepreneurs, who are accelerating their business through the NatWest Entrepreneur Accelerator. Through a combination of group workshops and individual clinics, Hiscox will focus on up-skilling you so that you can be confident you have the right insurance in place now and as you scale. Through our Client Managers, Alex Wheal and Alessia Vincelli, we will be active in all 12 hubs and provide the support to help you navigate your insurance needs.
When you’ve invested so much in building a business, keeping it secure and thriving is a priority. From the space you occupy, to the people you employ and any day-to-day operations, make sure you’re protected from legal liability at every turn with business insurance. So if, as a business owner, you’re wondering what cover you need, or whether your current cover is actually protecting you properly, please get in touch.
What makes us different?
- We fill in the gaps in your insurance knowledge, and help you make informed decisions
- Risk awareness equals credibility, making you better prepared for investors and clients
- We help watch your back so you can look forward
Awards & Achievements

Start Your Business magazine has awarded Hiscox 'Best Insurance Provider' in their Small Business Service Awards for the eighth consecutive year, from 2009. The awards are voted for by Start Your Business magazine's readers, writers, contributors and subscribers. We are proud to have been recognised for our commitment to designing cover to specifically protect small businesses.

In February 2017, Hiscox won the Feefo Gold Service award, an independent seal of excellence that recognises businesses for delivering exceptional experiences, rated by real customers. Hiscox met the criteria of collecting at least 50 reviews between January 1st 2016 and December 31st 2016, and achieved a Feefo service rating of between 4.5 and 5.0.

Hiscox was winner of the 2015 Insurance Times Claims Initiative of the Year award in recognition of the work the Property Claims team did in order to help them achieve their goal of ‘Creating Customers for Life’. It demonstrates our continued commitment to evolve our Claims Service in order to ensure we are doing everything possible to support our customers during their time of need.
Who are we?
We are Alex and Alessia, your commercial client managers from Hiscox. Find out more about how we can help you and your business by watching the video below.
Meet Alex and Alessia
Alessia Vincelli
Commercial Client Manager
Alessia was born and raised in Montreal, Canada. She moved to London to complete a Master’s degree, fell in love with the city and decided to swap the long Canadian winters for the London smog for good. Alessia is delighted to be a part of the Hiscox Commercial Client team where she can truly help SMEs and start-ups in co-working sites and accelerators to better manage their risk and securely grow their businesses.
Alex Wheal
Commercial Client Manager
Alex is an experienced underwriter who has specialised in SME insurance for the majority of his career. Alex works side-by-side with start-ups and other professional service providers and is obsessed with helping entrepreneurs understand the risks to their business and how insurance can help them offset these. He works with companies of all sizes and at various stages of growth which is why he finds the Entrepreneur Accelerator partnership so exciting.
Why choose Hiscox Business Insurance?
Immediate cover for your business
Get your tailored quote online today, and receive your proof of insurance in minutes.

Award-winning claims service
If you need to make a claim our award-winning specialists are here to provide peace of mind when you need it most.

Policies tailored to your business
Every business is unique - your insurance should be too. We'll build you a bespoke policy for the risks your business faces.
Get a quote for your business in minutes
- Award-winning claims service
- Immediate coverage and documentation
- No admin fees if you amend your policy
Need more help? Speak to our UK-based experts. Call us on 0800 7813 047
Mon - Fri, 8am - 7pm, Sat, 9am to 2pm. Calls are free from a landline and some mobile contracts or email us at [email protected]
I have been relying on Hiscox for some years, and as always they have delivered. Quick, easy, each step well explained, and I know I have good coverage. They are awesome!
Tech Marionette Limited
It was simple to get a quote and purchase the policy I needed. It was also competitively priced.
TChee Ltd
Excellent website, easy to use, and simple. Good prices for quality insurance.
AJW ANALYST LTD

Professional Indemnity
Professional indemnity cover can help protect you against the cost of defending or settling a client's claim of negligence or error on your part.

Public Liability
Public liability insurance protects your business against the cost of settling or defending a claim for bodily injury or property damage from a client or member of the public.

Employers' Liability
Employers’ liability insurance protects your business against the cost of settling or defending a claim from an employee who says that they have been injured or become ill as a result of their work.
More business insurance products
- Personal accident insurance
- Commercial legal protection insurance
- Office contents insurance
- Cyber and data insurance
- Tradesman and construction insurance
- Retail and shop insurance
- Professional treatment liability insurance
- Trustee indemnity and liability
*Start Your Business magazine has awarded Hiscox 'Best Insurance Provider' in their Small Business Service Awards for the eighth consecutive year, from 2009.