Hiscox USA Adds Direct, Online Business Insurance in 15 New States

NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hiscox USA, the insurer providing U.S. small businesses the simplest, easiest way to purchase customized business insurance direct, online and in real-time or over the phone, today expanded their coverage to 15 new states, including Tennessee, Nevada and Utah. Hiscox's specialized small business insurance coverage is now available directly in 38 states and the District of Columbia.

Hiscox specializes in insurance for small business owners, such as professional liability (errors and omissions) and commercial general liability customized for a range of fields including IT, consulting, marketing, photography, real estate, beauty and health-related professions.

The new states where small businesses can purchase insurance through Hiscox direct, online and in real-time are: Alabama, Arkansas, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee and Utah.  Hiscox's professional liability and general liability insurance are available in all of these states, and offerings for real estate professionals are available in most of the states where Hiscox currently operates.

"Hiscox understands the risks small business owners face, and we are excited to greatly expand the number of small business owners who can directly purchase affordable insurance that covers the specific risks of their business," said Kevin Kerridge, small business insurance expert, Hiscox USA. "The continued expansion of Hiscox's offering provides small businesses with affordable, direct coverage that protects them from common risks."

Hiscox offers business insurance quotes direct and online in real-time along with other business liability insurance products, such as business owners policies. Since launching their ground-breaking online service in the US in 2010, Hiscox has received an average customer service rating of 4.8 out of 5, and 96% of those surveyed would recommend Hiscox.

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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.