Hiscox Partners With TechInsurance to Provide Insurance Coverage to Small IT Services Businesses

NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hiscox, the first insurer offering U.S. small businesses the ability to purchase business insurance direct, online and in real time, today announced a partnership with TechInsurance to meet the needs of their small IT services customers. IT services businesses visiting www.TechInsurance.com for insurance coverage can now get access to quotes from Hiscox, tailored to the specific needs of their business.

Designed specifically for the small business and home-office markets, Hiscox small business professional liability insurance coverage (errors and omissions insurance) is customized for a range of knowledge-based professions including IT services, public relations, human resources, management consulting, business consulting and marketing.

"TechInsurance has been serving small IT businesses in the US for many years and we're excited to be able to expand the distribution footprint of our unique small business products with such an experienced and respected partner," said Kevin Kerridge, small business insurance expert from Hiscox. "Hiscox has a history of expertise serving the insurance needs of IT businesses, and TechInsurance will help more of these customers get insurance coverage tailored to their specific needs."

The partnership with TechInsurance is an extension of Hiscox's direct business, which offers professional liability insurance quotes direct and online in real-time along with other liability insurance products such as general liability insurance.

"TechInsurance has worked since 1997 to help IT service firms get the insurance coverage they need to protect them," said Jim Cochran, CEO of TechInsurance. "We're happy to add Hiscox, with their specialty in small business insurance, to the list of partners available to our customers."

To learn more about Hiscox Small Business Insurance, either visit the Hiscox direct service at http://www.hiscoxusa.com/small-business-insurance/ or www.techinsurance.com. Hiscox is also now on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

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About Hiscox Small Business Insurance

Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, is headquartered in Bermuda and listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: HSX). Hiscox is the first company in the U.S. to offer insurance for professional services businesses with 10 employees or less direct, online, and in real-time. We provide professional liability, general liability and business owner's insurance, underwritten by Chicago-based Hiscox Insurance Company Inc., which is rated 'A' (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company. Additional information can be found at: http://www.hiscoxusa.com/small-business-insurance/why-choose-hiscox-insurance/.

Hiscox also provides professional liability, property and specialty insurance to US businesses through US-based brokers. This communication does not constitute a solicitation of business by Hiscox's syndicates at Lloyd's, London.

About TechInsurance

TechInsurance is a nationwide insurance agency that specializes in assisting small IT service businesses and independent contractors with finding the right business insurance for their needs. TechInsurance's web site and proprietary technology streamline the application process with leading insurance carriers to easily obtain multiple competitive quotes for our clients. TechInsurance can help any size business with products including, general liability, professional liability (errors & omissions), business owner's policy (BOP), workers compensation, commercial auto, and more. For more information, visit www.techinsurance.com.

SOURCE Hiscox