Hiscox USA Expands Direct, Online Insurance for Allied Health Professionals

NEW YORK, Sept. 11, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hiscox USA, the first U.S. insurer to enable small businesses to purchase business insurance direct and online in real-time, has expanded their professional liability and general liability insurance policies for allied health professionals to New York. Coverage is now available in 23 states and will be available in California and Illinois later this month.

Now self-employed professionals in the health, beauty, and well-being industries in New York and many other states can directly buy insurance tailored to the specific risks of their industry to help protect themselves against potential claims and lawsuits, even if they are without merit.

Hiscox's professional and general liability insurance allows allied health professionals to protect themselves against common risks specific to a wide variety of industries: acupuncture/acupressure services, art therapy, audiology services, barber/hair styling, beautician/cosmetology services, dance/drama therapy, dieticians/nutritionists, esthetician services, first aid and CPR training, hypnosis, marriage and family therapy, massage therapy, mental health counselling, music therapy, nail technician services, occupational therapy, personal/fitness training, psychology, social work services, speech therapy, substance abuse counselling, and yoga/pilates/dance instruction.

"There has been a great response since we first offered insurance coverage for allied health risks in June, and we are excited to expand our offering to more small businesses," said Kevin Kerridge, small business insurance expert for Hiscox USA. "We want to make certain that these small business owners have the resources and tools necessary to protect their businesses. Our offering provides affordable, direct coverage that protects them from common risks."

Hiscox specializes in insurance for small business owners, such as  professional liability  (errors and omissions insurance) and commercial general liability customized for a range of knowledge-based professions, including IT, management consulting, business consulting and marketing. Hiscox offers business insurance quotes direct and online in real-time along with other liability insurance products such as  business owners policies. Since launching their ground-breaking online service in 2010, Hiscox has received an average customer service rating of 4.8 out of 5, and 96% of those surveyed would recommend Hiscox.

To learn more about Hiscox Small Business Insurance, visit http://www.hiscoxusa.com/small-business-insurance/ or speak with a Hiscox licensed advisor at (888) 202-3007 (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM EST).

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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 small professional services businesses 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 on the Why Choose Hiscox? page.  Coverages are subject to underwriting and may not be available in all states.

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.