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TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Evaluating 1,613 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently highlight that the support staff is exceptionally helpful, knowledgeable, and patient when guiding individuals through policy choices and answering questions thoroughly. Additionally, people deeply appreciate the user-friendly website and straightforward online application process, making it very simple to secure comprehensive insurance coverage quickly. However, some customers also noted frustrations regarding long waiting times on customer service phone lines and difficulties reaching the correct department. Some reviewers were not happy with renewal experiences, mentioning that renewal quotes significantly increased over time without adequate recognition of long-term customer loyalty.

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Staff

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User experience

Consumers find user experience to be very positive, highlighting that the platform is easy to navigate,... See more

Price

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Richard at Simply Business was very helpful and flexible, and he reassured me as I bought a product I had never explored before. I required several callbacks which he did flexibly and promptly. He was... 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

I would highly recommend using simply business. I spoke to Zack. He was extremely helpful and talked me through everything. simply business is the correct name because everything is made so simple... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dan was very helpful in explaining everything for my business insurance and confirming everything was covered that I needed. I would highly recommend. The website was easy to use to get the initial qu... See more


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

I always use simply buisness i am a…

I always use simply buisness i am a self employed hairdresser...they always give me several options and always come up with the best price

August 15, 2026
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Reply from Simply Business

We're so pleased to hear you're happy with everything, Rachel. Thanks for sharing your experience!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

word of warning.

Used them for eleven years, no fuss no bother but I never had cause to make a claim. Word of warning however. I canceled my policy as it was no longer needed, and was charged £6.71, even though my policy had six weeks to run. What is really annoying is, I cancelled it online, no humans involved. no emails, no phone calls, on done on line. I think after 11 years that was just petty.

August 15, 2026
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Reply from Simply Business

So pleased to hear that, Phillip. Thank you for your lovely comments.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick and simple and got a discount for…

Quick and simple and got a discount for being a loyal customer. Had a question and phoned helpline and was able to speak with someone after holding for just 5 minutes. Very good service.

August 9, 2026
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Reply from Simply Business

Thank you for your kind comments, Carol. We're delighted to hear you're happy with everything.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As the name suggests

As the name suggests, its very Simple to setup, I have used them for years.
Highly recommended.
5 Stars.

August 14, 2026
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Reply from Simply Business

Thank you for your wonderful review, Mr Wakefield!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Simply Business is easy. But multiple accounts can be confusing

Simply Business is easy.

However, I’ve been using it for years and over time, my primary email has evolved -> @yahoo.com then @icloud.com then @CompanyName.com. The upshot is I have multiple Simply Business accounts. I’d like to merge them as after I just bought my newest purchase policy, I couldn’t see it in my dashboard, but the money had left my account.

After troubleshooting for about an hour, I worked out the issue with multiple accounts and was able to locate the policy.

August 13, 2026
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Reply from Simply Business

Thanks for your helpful feedback, Rachel. Please do give our team a call if you need any further help managing your online account or updating your details. All the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Richard at Simply Business was flexible, helpful and reassuring

Richard at Simply Business was very helpful and flexible, and he reassured me as I bought a product I had never explored before. I required several callbacks which he did flexibly and promptly. He was also very engaging to speak to over the phone.

August 13, 2026
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Reply from Simply Business

We're delighted to hear you're happy with our service and will be sure to pass your comments onto Richard. Thank you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent team member

The team member i was speaking to was extremely helpful - sadly I can no longer remember her name though

August 10, 2026
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Reply from Simply Business

Thank you for letting us know, Stu. Not to worry, we will pass your lovely feedback on!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Telephone answered quickly and query…

Telephone answered quickly and query resolved immediately.

August 12, 2026
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Reply from Simply Business

We're delighted to hear you got through to our team quickly, Robert. Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dd setup didn’t work

Dd setup didn’t work - can’t log in or change payment date

August 11, 2026
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Reply from Simply Business

Hi Azziz, we're really sorry to hear this. Please call our team for support on 0333 014 6683 as soon as you can. Take care.

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