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7,712
TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Evaluating 1,606 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company, consistently sharing positive feedback about their overall interactions. Customers frequently praise the dedicated staff for being exceptionally helpful, knowledgeable, and patient throughout the entire insurance purchasing process. Many people find the digital application mechanism to be extremely straightforward, fast, and efficient, regularly offering very competitive market prices. However, some customers also noted that experiencing long telephone hold times and dealing with significantly higher renewal prices caused noticeable frustration. A few consumers mentioned difficulties reaching support representatives over the phone and feeling that subsequent renewal costs became increasingly expensive over time.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I find this company really flexible . They are the best at tailoring inexpensive insurance for a small business. On the down side, you better understand the legalese and small print yourself ( or with... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The experience went very well, despite the Agent trying to sell insurance to my dead wife! Once this embarrassment had been overcome the Agent was most helpful and informative. There was another prob... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Richard was so easy to talk to and understood what i needed, made sure i was protected properly which is what i worry about in my field of work. thank you for helping and giving me peace of mind to do... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience was very good. Got a very friendly and knowledgeable person to help me find the Policy that covers all my needs. Everything was done very quickly and the policy runs automatically every... See more

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Company details

  1. Business Insurance Company
  2. Insurance Broker
  3. Landlord Insurance Company
  4. Liability Insurance Company

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Simply Business is one of the UK’s largest business insurance and landlord insurance providers. Launched in 2005, we now protect over one million customers with their insurance, from public liability to business equipment. Using the power of tech and data to create the best possible customer experiences, Simply Business employs over 1,000 people across offices in London and Northampton in the UK, Boston, Massachusetts and Atlanta, Georgia in the U.S. Our UK-based contact centre has a team of experts who are ready to help online and over the phone. Owing to its internal underwriting capability and expert panel of insurers, Simply Business can cover over 1,200 trade types – ranging from plumbers to accountants to dog walkers. Working with the King’s Trust’s Enterprise programme, Simply Business is on a mission to champion the next generation of small business owners. We've also been shortlisted for the Insurance Broker Customer Service Award at the Insurance Age UK Broker Awards 2026 (winner to be announced in October). And our UK brand campaign – ‘Simply The Best’ – aims to help UK small businesses feel “The Best" about their business insurance.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a great experience setting up our…

I had a great experience setting up our business insurance with Simply Business. The lady who helped me was incredibly patient, kind, and professional throughout the process. I had to put her on hold a few times while I gathered some information, and she never complained or made me feel rushed. She remained friendly and understanding from start to finish, making the whole experience much easier. Excellent customer service—I really appreciate her help and would happily recommend Simply Business.

13 July 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Forced auto-renewal = locked In! :(

Cancelling the policy has been made as difficult as possible (you cannot do this online) to enforce auto-renewal - so I will definitely be cancelling as a matter of principle.

13 July 2026
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Reply from Simply Business

Hi, thank you for sharing your feedback and we're really sorry to hear that you've decided to cancel your policy.

Our aim with automatic renewal is to provide a speedy, no-hassle option to make sure our customers are never without cover – but we know it isn't for everyone.

If you don't choose to opt out when you first buy your policy, you can do so at any time before it expires. If you'd still like to cancel you can do so in your online customer account or by calling our team on: 0333 014 6683.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Adding policies to profile is flawed

Adding policies to profile is flawed. Im dually covered now and cannot see both policies. No chat on a sunday.

9 July 2026
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Reply from Simply Business

Hi Mitchell, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

We're sorry to hear you've had trouble viewing both of your policies in your online account. One reason could be that your contact details aren't exactly the same on each policy - meaning our system won''t be able to link them automatically.

If you still need help to get this sorted, please call our team on 0333 014 6683. Many thanks.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

New quote ridiculous can’t wait to bin…

New quote ridiculous can’t wait to bin you

11 July 2026
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Reply from Simply Business

Hi James, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.

We're sorry to hear that you're unhappy with your renewal quote this time and would like to see if we have any more competitive options available for you. If you would like us to take a look, please call our team on: 0333 014 6683 or talk to the online chat on our website. Many thanks.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

complete waste of money

complete waste of money. Tenants trashed my apartment and my landlord policy refused to pay out, as they claimed everything was either wear and tear or that each individual item was below the minimum value for a claim.

11 July 2026
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Reply from Simply Business

We're sorry to hear about your apartment and that you didn't get the outcome you were hoping for this time, Barry. If you'd like some further clarification, or believe a mistake has been made, please do go back to your claim handler directly. Wishing you all the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service, good price compared to some quotes, pretty simple to fill in online would recommend

9 July 2026

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