Date published: 01.09.08 - not release date

Brighter Business Expands Its Insurance Portfolio

Brighter Business, the company dedicated to offering insurance solutions for small businesses, is today rolling out its offering to an additional 147 trades and businesses.

Specifically designed to provide tailored insurance for SME’s, Brighter Business is now significantly extending its portfolio to include restaurants, pubs, wine bars, hotels and guest houses, and has also enhanced its surgeries policy. Brighter Business currently offers and underwrites comprehensive cover for offices, shops, home workers and specified tradesmen.

The Standard Brighter Business offering:

•Savings of up to 30% on renewal premiums
•Up to 15% no claims discount for 3 years without claims
•Cover tailored to specific business markets
•A dedicated account manager who can make decisions on the spot
•Claims Guarantee ensuring dedicated support, fast decisions and prompt payment
•Policies underwritten at Lloyd’s of London

The addition of these trades builds on Brighter Business’s success in its current markets and draws on its specialist expertise in tailoring insurance packages to suit the unique needs of SMEs.

Robert Bartlett, Founder and MD of Brighter Business, said: “I’ve heard business insurance described as a ‘grudge purchase’ and I understand why. It is important to get it right – and get the right deal – but business people want to be running their business and not spending too much time thinking about insurance.

“At Brighter Business we understand the needs of small businesses; not only do we tailor packages to suit individual companies; we also offer competitive rates to suit a range of budgets. This has resulted in us having many satisfied customers who have benefited from saving up to 30% off their current insurance premium. This is precisely why Brighter Business has chosen to expand its portfolio. We believe rolling out the offering will result in similar savings for businesses such as pubs, restaurants, wine bars, hotels, guest houses and surgeries.”

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Notes to Editors:

•Brighter Business is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority

•Business insurance underwritten at Lloyd’s of London

•Brighter Business is backed by Catlin Group Ltd., an international insurance group quoted on the UK stock market and a member of the FTSE 250.

•Catlin Group Ltd. operates a syndicate at Lloyd’s (Syndicate 2003) that underwrites our general Business insurance. Brighter Business also distributes products underwritten by other Lloyd’s syndicates.

•Please visit www.brighterbusiness.co.uk

•For a quote please call 0800 032 9054

For further media information, contact the Brighter Business Press Office at Mischief PR on 0207 553 4111

For further details please go to www.brighterbusiness.co.uk.

Brighter Business is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Brighter Business Limited Registered in England and Wales No. 5439849.

Registered Office: London Underwriting Centre, 3 Minster Court, London EC3R 7DD.