Business insurance

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We’ve teamed up with Simply Business, one of the leading business insurance providers, to offer you a £75 e-voucher to spend on a range of gifts from Simply Thank You. Get an online quote for business insurance from Simply Business through us and take a policy out between 22 April and 31 December 2024 to get your e-voucher. Terms, conditions and eligibility apply.

How to get started

Compare quotes and apply online

It’s simple to get started online and you can get a quote in less than 8 minutes. Or if you’d like to discuss your insurance needs, call an insurance specialist on 0333 016 5162. 1

Make a claim on an existing policy

Call the Simply Business claims team on 0333 207 0560. Lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call charges

We’ve teamed up with Simply Business,2 one of the UK’s biggest business insurance brokers to give you tailored quotes from leading providers, such as AXA, Churchill and Hiscox.

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Why you need business insurance

Business insurance could help you keep your business running smoothly and protect you from financial loss if things go wrong, like damage to property or employees being injured.

As each business works differently, you can build a business insurance policy that meets your unique needs. Additional cover includes:

  • Business insurance for hundreds of different trades
  • Policies tailored to meet your needs – you only pay for the cover you need
  • Get a quote in under 8 minutes and your policy document the same day by email
  • Take the hassle out of finding the right policy so you can focus on your customers and growing your business.
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Business insurance cover options

Employers’ liability insurance

This is a legal requirement for UK businesses if you have employees and will protect you if an employee becomes ill as a result of working for you.

Public liability insurance

Offers protection if you or your employee injure someone or damage their property while you’re working for them.

Professional indemnity insurance

This protects you from unexpected mistakes that lead to a client losing money, or their reputation being damaged because of your advice, services or designs.

Business interruption

This covers your business income if you can’t trade because your property is damaged.  Some business interruptions can’t be covered, such as unavoidable events like those related to the Covid 19 pandemic.

Other cover

You can also choose to cover tools, stock and equipment or commercial properties that you rent out.

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Workplace pension scheme

Set up a workplace pension

Smart Pension provides a fast and easy way to meet your legal responsibility to provide a workplace pension for your employees – you could be compliant within minutes.

Call us on

0333 202 7580

Lines are open Monday to Friday from 7am to 8pm and weekends from 7am to 5pm. To maintain a quality service, we may monitor and record phone calls. Call charges

You can also email us at email@barclays.co.uk or book an appointment in one of our branches.