NU Online News Service, Nov. 10, 12:08 p.m. EST

In its effort to offer U.S. small businesses the ability to purchase business insurance direct, online and in real time, specialty insurer Hiscox says is has  partnered with TechInsurance to meet the needs of small information technology services customers.

Hiscox says www.TechInsurance.com allows customers to access quotes from Hiscox tailored to the specific needs of their business.

Designed specifically for the small business and home-office markets, Hiscox small business professional liability insurance coverage (errors and omissions insurance) is customized for a range of knowledge-based professions including information technology services, public relations, human resources, management consulting, business consulting and marketing.

“TechInsurance has been serving small [information technology] businesses in the [United States] for many years and we're excited to be able to expand the distribution footprint of our unique small business products with such an experienced and respected partner,” says Kevin Kerridge, small business insurance expert from Hiscox. “Hiscox has a history of expertise serving the insurance needs of [information technology] businesses, and TechInsurance will help more of these customers get insurance coverage tailored to their specific needs.”

The partnership with TechInsurance is an extension of Hiscox's direct business, which offers professional liability insurance quotes direct and online in real-time along with other liability insurance products such as general liability insurance.