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Simply Business Reviews: Online Marketplace, Carriers, and Claims Help
Simply Business is a digital insurance broker and online marketplace licensed in all 50 states and D.C. You answer a few questions, compare quotes from its carrier panel, and buy online. Travelers bought the company in 2017, and claims go to the insurer that issues your policy.
Here is what Simply Business sells, who stands behind its policies, and how claims and service work. Blake Insurance Group is an independent agency, and a licensed agent can compare the options we offer in your area.
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Ways to compare your options
You can go whichever direction suits you. None of these commits you to buying.
- Quote online yourself. Use the online quote link near the top of this page.
- Ask a licensed agent. Send a request or call 888-387-3687.
- See insurers our agency can quote.
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Availability varies by state, product and applicant. Insurers listed here are ones our agency currently has access to quote; that can change.
Simply Business at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| What it is | Online broker that earns commission from carriers |
| Licensing | All 50 states and D.C. |
| Carriers | About 18, including Hiscox, biBerk, Markel, Travelers, Liberty Mutual, CNA, Coterie, and Arch |
| Coverages | General liability, BOP, workers’ comp, professional liability, inland marine |
| Sample prices | From $20.75 a month for general liability (10th-percentile estimate) |
| Customers | More than 1 million worldwide; launched in the U.S. in 2017 |
Sources: Simply Business: about us; Simply Business: how it works; Simply Business: claims; Simply Business: contact us; Travelers completes Simply Business acquisition (2017).
How buying from Simply Business works
Answer three questions, compare quotes from several carriers, and pay online; licensed agents are also available by phone. Most certificates of insurance are ready in your account within minutes, and you can pay monthly, add additional insureds online, and auto-renew. In April 2026 Simply Business launched an insurance app inside ChatGPT in the U.S.
Claims and customer service
- Claims are handled by the insurer that issued your policy. Simply Business lists each carrier’s claims contact on its claims page, and its claims help line is 855-769-6958.
- Call 855-869-5183: sales Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, service 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET. Office: 53 State Street, 19th Floor, Boston, MA 02109.
Recent changes at Simply Business
- Simply Business launched an insurance app for small businesses in ChatGPT in April 2026.
Who Simply Business fits, and what to watch
Good fit if
- You’re a freelancer, sole proprietor, or small business that wants to compare several carriers at once.
- You want monthly payments and fast certificates.
Watch for
- Your claim goes to the carrier, so note which insurer issued your policy.
- Quote prices are low-end estimates; your price depends on your business.
How to compare it with other options
- Line up the same coverages, limits, and deductibles on every quote, including any additional insured or waiver wording your contracts require.
- Check which insurance company actually issues the policy and its AM Best rating, which can differ from the brand you buy through.
- Ask how claims are reported and who handles them.
- Blake Insurance Group is an independent agency, not Simply Business. We can compare quotes from the insurers we offer in your state at 888-387-3687.
Before you get a Simply Business quote
- Your business type and a short description of what you do
- Annual revenue, payroll, and number of employees
- Coverage your leases or client contracts require, including limits and additional insureds
- Your claims history for the past three to five years
- Any current policies and their renewal dates
Simply Business review FAQs
Is Simply Business an insurance company?
No. It is a licensed broker and online marketplace that sells policies from partner carriers.
Who owns Simply Business?
Travelers, which bought it in 2017; it runs as a standalone business.
How do I file a claim through Simply Business?
Contact the insurer that issued your policy; Simply Business lists carrier claims numbers and has a claims help line at (855) 769-6958.
What are Simply Business’s hours?
Sales run 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET and service 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday to Friday.
Is Blake Insurance Group part of Simply Business?
No. Blake Insurance Group is an independent agency. We can compare quotes from the insurers we offer, but for an existing Simply Business policy, contact Simply Business.
Related guides
Partner quote options
Sponsored
Blake Insurance Group works with the partners below. Each link opens the partner's own website, where its terms, eligibility rules, and privacy policy apply. Blake Insurance Group may be compensated if you buy through these links.
- First Connect application: Start an application through our First Connect portal, which we use to quote coverage from multiple insurance carriers.
- ERGO NEXT Insurance (formerly NEXT Insurance): Online quotes for small business coverage, including general liability, workers’ compensation, business owner’s policies, professional liability, and commercial auto.
- Coterie small business insurance: Online quotes for business owner’s policies and general liability from Coterie, a managing general agent that also offers professional liability, cyber, and employment practices liability.
Important information
Compensation. Links in the partner section of this page are sponsored, and Blake Insurance Group may be paid if you make a purchase. Sponsored placement does not affect the other information on this page.
Independent agency. Blake Insurance Group LLC is an independent insurance agency. Licensed insurance producer NPN 16117464. Licensed states: AZ, AL, TX, CA, NY, OH, FL, NC, VA, GA, OK, NM, IA, KS, MI, NE, SC, SD, WV, IL, NJ, PA, TN, and WA. Which insurance companies we can quote depends on our current appointments, the product, and your state. Mentioning a company on this page does not mean we represent it.
Business coverage. State requirements on this page were checked against official sources in October 2026 and can change; confirm with the agency named. Coverage depends on the policy, insurer, and underwriting.
Company names. Company names are trademarks of their owners. Blake Insurance Group isn’t affiliated with the companies described unless a partner link says so, and a company named here may not be available through us. Facts checked October 2026.
Coverage terms. Descriptions are general. The policy contract controls what is covered.
Availability. Coverage, prices, and eligibility vary by company, state, and applicant, and are subject to underwriting. The issued policy controls.
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