Business insurance for your profession

Tailored cover for the risks you face

The right cover for your business

Hiscox specialises in business insurance across many different industry sectors, helping firms of all sizes to prepare for the risks they face every day. 

Our wide range of cover types means we can help everyone from small businesses right through to large organisations to build an insurance package to meet their specific needs. 

Insuring your business with industry-specific cover— an insurance package made up of the insurance products most relevant to you — gives you comprehensive insurance in a single, tailored policy. So whether you're a one-man-band drumming up business as a consultant, or a start-up gardening business, you'll find the cover you need.

If you're looking for business insurance in any of the following sectors then skip ahead and start finding out about the insurance available to you:

Different types of business

Whether you're self-employed, starting up, or a large organisation, we can help you find insurance that meets your specific needs.

Included types of business:

Consultants

As a consultant, things may not always go to plan. Insurance gives you the peace of mind that you're prepared if things go wrong.

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Financial and legal businesses have a wide range of responsibilities. So, the right insurance policy can be essential for protecting both yourself and your clients.

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IT and technology businesses

As an IT and technology business, you’ll be working with expensive equipment and sensitive data. Insurance can help to protect you against unforeseen events.

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Coaching, training and education

Helping people progress is rewarding, but sometimes clients might blame you when things don't go to plan. Insurance can provide support if something does go wrong.

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Marketing and media

The worlds of marketing and media are fast-paced and creative, which can expose you to risks like copyright infringement. Insurance can provide a safety net.

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Design and communication

Design and communication professionals often have to navigate tricky briefs and tight deadlines. Insurance can offer you protection if something goes wrong.

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Retail and shops

When you’ve worked hard to build your business, it’s important to protect it. Your stock, your premises and your good name all matter, so make sure they’re covered.

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Complementary therapies and treatments

As someone who provides therapies or treatments, insurance can offer financial support if someone makes a claim against you.

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Sport, fitness and wellbeing

Supporting people's fitness and well-being is rewarding, but comes with risks – such as injury or claims of bad advice. Insurance can help to protect you if things don't go to plan.

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Hair and beauty

You enjoy working with your clients to give them the look they want, but for your hair and beauty business, insurance matters if things don’t work out as planned.

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Engineering, construction and trades

Whether working on large or small projects, you face a range of risks, such as injury and client disputes. Insurance can provide peace of mind if something goes wrong.

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Property management and maintenance

When managing or maintaining other people's property, unforeseen issues can arise. Insurance can provide protection so you can focus on your customers.

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Events and hospitality

Some things can't be avoided, even with the best planning. For example, an accident that results in injury. Insurance can help to mitigate the impact of these risks.

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Not-for-profit organisations

If you’re running a not-for-profit organisation or charity, insurance can be important to help you deal with the unexpected – so you can continue the good work.

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We also cover many other types of business

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If you’re still not sure you've found the right insurance package for your business, we may still be able to provide you with a tailored policy. Get in touch by phone, or apply for a quote online.