Hiscox USA Introduces Direct, Online Insurance for Allied Health Professionals

NEW YORK, July 10, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hiscox USA, the first U.S. insurer to enable small businesses to purchase business insurance direct and online in real-time, today announced the expansion of their professional liability and general liability policies to allied health professionals. Hiscox's expanded coverage is currently available in 21 states, including Texas and Florida. The offering will be available in California, Illinois and New York later this summer.

For the first time, self-employed professionals in the health, beauty, and well-being industries 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 unwarranted.

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, aesthetician 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.

"Hiscox recognizes the growing allied health field and the risks associated with the industry, and we are pleased to expand our coverage to these professionals," said Kevin Kerridge, small business insurance expert for Hiscox USA. "We understand that even the smallest claims can have a significant impact on self-employed professionals and we want to make certain that these small businesses have the resources and tools necessary to protect their business. Our offering provides affordable, direct coverage that protects them from common risks."

Hiscox specializes in small business insurance coverage, such as professional liability insurance (errors and omissions insurance), customized for a range of knowledge-based professions including IT, management consulting, business consulting and marketing. Hiscox offers professional liability insurance quotes direct and online in real-time along with other liability insurance products such as general liability insurance and 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) 283-7545 (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 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 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.