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7,717
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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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service

22 July 2026
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Reply from Simply Business

We're delighted you thought so, John. Thank you for your review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good value

Good value, easy to buy, recommend “Simply Business”

21 July 2026
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Reply from Simply Business

Thanks for your recommendation, Jonathan! Take care.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Agreed terms, they changed their mind and want more money

Originally requiring cover for a dance class AND band, was told this was fine. Then after agreeing terms, SB said this wasn't possible and I would need two policies, effectively doubling the cost.
Have no intention of using SB again.

6 July 2026
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Reply from Simply Business

Hi Steve, we're sorry we weren't able to accommodate all aspects of your business in one policy. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nathan was Very helpful

Nathan was Very helpful. Great customer service..
Thank you for your service

21 July 2026
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Reply from Simply Business

Thanks for letting us know, Loukia :) We're delighted to hear that. Please call if you have any follow up questions: 0333 014 6683.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This firm is Simply THE Business

I'm not as young as I once was and thus buying services online can be an anxious experience. The little voice in my head that insists on casting aspersions on my computer expertise starts to whisper ..."Do you know what you're doing? You'll only have yourself to blame when you mess it up. These things can get really complicated." Shush! Or words to that effect, I mutter under my breath and so I take the plunge. And do you know what? Simply Business is well named. Why? Because the piece of business I have just completed with them could not have been more simple. Whoever designed the application form is a genius. There was not a single moment when something didn't make sense. It was quite simply business (couldn't resist!) conducted in a logical, easy to follow way. So if you're, like me, a dyed in the wool technophobe, I urge you to deal with all your insurance needs right here. If only all online business was this simple to manage. Well done to everyone working with SB for making the business of insuring truly simple. (Oh yes, great price too.)

17 July 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff are amazing

The process of switching to simply business for using my insurance requirements was amazing simple. The staff were so helpful and the price was really competitive. Thank you to all of the team and well done

19 July 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Simply Business

Hi, thank you for your review. The majority of our customers respond positively to the time and effort saved with our auto-renewals, but we appreciate it's not for everyone. Which is why you can opt out any time during the year. You should have had an email from us three weeks before your renewal with the quote from your current insurer, and instructions on what to do if you don't want to proceed with it. You can also call our UK team at any time for immediate help on 0333 014 6683. We're sorry to see you go and wish you all the best.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

After one year landlord insurance the…

After one year landlord insurance the premium jumped so they offered a 10% refund by way of cheque to renew which was never received despite them confirming it was never sent 3 times it still has not arrived.
Avoid they can not be trusted, policy cancelled.

17 July 2026
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Reply from Simply Business

Hi David, thanks for bringing this to our attention. We're keen to look into it for you and so have requested your details. We're very sorry to hear you've now cancelled your policy but we appreciate you sharing your honest feedback with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The member of staff was patient and…

The member of staff was patient and polite, he tried to explain the different types of insurance policies. However, it would be helpful to be sent the information on different products, so that you can read and understant before paying. Overall the service was excellent, price fair and staff very helpful.

18 July 2026

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