SME

Introduction

Our Package team

Our Package team offers ready-to-buy cover delivered quickly and efficiently for retail, office, small property owners and motor cover for businesses with less than 3 vans or commercial cars.

SME Businesses

We give timely access to our specialised SME Combined underwriters who can offer bespoke property & casualty cover for businesses with a turnover of up to £5m. 

SME Fleet

Through our expert team of dedicated SME Fleet underwriters we can offer motor cover for businesses with 5-14 vehicles.

SME Construction

Our specialist SME Construction team offers a dedicated construction solution for medium-sized construction businesses.


Key benefits

  • Immediate cover available online or over the phone, by post, e-mail or fax.
  • SME cover comes complete with the expert support of our dedicated teams of underwriters. 
  • Specialist SME Construction Unit offers a dedicated construction solution for medium-sized businesses.
  • Tailored service for more complex business.

Related products

Related Products

Commercial Car

Our Commercial Car policy is ideal for companies operating up to five commercial cars. The best thing about this policy is that it meets the needs of small business customers in one complete package.

  • Courtesy car following an accident while the client's is being repaired by an authorised repairer.
  • Unlimited cover for original factory fitted audio equipment.
  • Emergency treatment: up to £150 for medical expenses in respect of each person injured.
  • Trailers - third party cover when attached with a property limit of £45m.

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Vehicle Insurance

Zurich’s full cycle EDI Commercial Vehicle and Car Insurance provides cover for business users of light commercial vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes and just like private motor insurance, TPF&T or comprehensive insurance can be selected by the customer. 

Typical vehicles include car derived vans, transit type vans, pick-ups, small lorries under 3.5 tonnes etc.

  • Administered on behalf of Zurich by Broker Direct through a number of software houses.
  • Optional protected No Claims Discount available via our Broker Direct product.
  • 24 hour a day, 365 days a year Claimline.
  • Courtesy vehicle following an accident while the client's is being repaired by an authorised repairer.

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    For more details please visit Vehicle Insurance »

    Goods Carrying Commercial Vehicle

    This policy offers extensive cover to businesses with a small number of Goods Carrying Commercial Vehicles (typically up to five vehicles).

    • A choice of Own Goods or Haulage cover.
    • Completion of a proposal form is not required.
    • Maximum 70% No Claims Discount for Own Goods vehicles only.
    • Group 1 courtesy car in the event of an accident dependent on level of cover selected.

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      For more details please visit Goods Carrying Commercial Vehicle »

      Hair & Beauty

      Our insurance cover is designed specifically for hairdresser and beauty salon operators who want one simple policy to meet their individual needs.

      • Accidental damage cover for breakages to glass and fixed sanitary ware.
      • Public/Products Liability including treatment risk of £2 million.
      • Standard Business Interruption limit of £1 million and indemnity period of 24 months.
      • Standard Public/Standard Owners' Liability limit of £2 million.

      Hair and Beauty Policy »
      Hair and Beauty Policy Summary »
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        For more details please visit Hair & Beauty »

        Small Fleet

        Our Small Fleet policy provides motor insurance for companies that own and use 5 to 14 vehicles inclusive.

        • Free uninsured loss recovery service.
        • No increased excess for young or novice drivers.
        • No minimum premiums.
        • Fleet discount available based on the overall book of vehicles.
        • Market-leading limit for third party property damage of £50 million (cars only).

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        For more details please visit Small Fleet »

        SME - Small Business Office

        Our new and improved Office policy provides insurance cover and benefits in one simple package.

        • Property Owners' Liability £2 million.
        • Contents up to £20,000 for homeworkers.
        • Option to include European 'All Risks' cover.

        Office Policy Summary »

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          For more details please visit SME - Small Business Office »

          SME Construction Combined

          This policy offers cover for the main insurance needs of a construction business. A combination of Material Damage, Business Interruption, Book Debts, Employers' Liability, Public and Products Liability, Money, Goods in Transit and Specified Items 'All Risks' and Contractors' 'All Risks'.

          • Core cover.
          • Optional extras.
          • Contract Works/Contractors' 'All Risks'.

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          For more details please visit SME Construction Combined »

          Shop

          Our new and improved Shop policy provides excellent insurance cover for shops and retail businesses in one complete package.

          • Automatic 30% seasonal increase of the stock sum insured.
          • Standard Business Interruption limit (BI) of £1 million.
          • Standard Public Liability (PL) limit of £2 million.
          • Optional extras.

          Shop Policy Summary »
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            For more details please visit Shop »

            SME - Combined and Combined All Risks

            Our policy conveniently combines your business’ main insurance needs (material damage, business interruption, employers' and products liability) in one policy. Plus we offer extra cover for book debts, money and goods in transit.

            • 'All Risks' cover with the option to include sprinkler leakage, subsidence, glass and terrorism if needed.
            • £5 million limit of indemnity capacity for public/products liability.
            • Dedicated underwriters for each individual quotation.
            • Optional extras.

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              For more details please visit SME - Combined and Combined All Risks »

              Contact us

              Contact us

              Zurich Elite and Optimise Brokers can now use our personalised contact finder as part of our trial to make Zurich easier to contact. more »

              Insight

              Each month we will bring you a newsletter that gives you the latest news from SME. more »

              Risk Engineering

              With our online self assessment risk solutions SME's benefit from our expertise but with tools relevant to the level of engagement they prefer. 
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              To report all Commercial Lines claims, please call
              0845 300 200 55 or click here to find out more about our claims services.

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