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3 Things You Should Know About Small Business
February 1, 2013

The difficult decision of laying off workers could make small-business owners more susceptible to employment-related legal claims, according to the Hiscox blog. With the overall depressed jobs picture - despite Friday's BLS data that said 157,000 jobs were added in January - it's not surprising that employees are filing wrongful-termination suits in hopes of getting additional money.

Small business-themed Web series helps drive extra sales
January 2013

In summer 2011, Hiscox and its long-time agency Prosek Partners (formerly CJP Communications), launched an original Web series called Leap Year as part of a larger marketing campaign to drive awareness of the company's new small business insurance products.


Recent press releases

Hiscox USA introduces direct, online insurance for architects, engineers and design professionals
April 23, 2013

Hiscox, a specialist insurer that provides U.S. small businesses with the simplest way to purchase customized business insurance online or over the phone, today introduced liability insurance policies for architects, engineers and other design professionals. Hiscox’s coverage for these professions is currently available in 38 states and the District of Columbia.


Hiscox Authors Series launches 2013 program with small business expert Gene Marks
April 18, 2013

Hiscox, a specialist insurer that provides U.S. small businesses with the simplest way to purchase customized business insurance online or over the phone, announced today the second installment of its Hiscox Authors Series for Entrepreneurs. The Hiscox Authors Series is a three-month thought leadership initiative that shares expertise, insight and guidance from well-known entrepreneurial authors to help others in successfully launching, running and building their small businesses.


IT breaches and cyber security are increasing for California small businesses
February 12, 2013

Small businesses in California are growing more concerned about their IT risks. Hiscox, the specialty insurer providing US small businesses with the simplest way to purchase customized business insurance online and over the phone, today announced the results of a recent survey of IT consultants based in California.


IT breaches and cyber security risks increasing for Texas small businesses
February 12, 2013

Small businesses in Texas are growing more concerned about their IT risks. Hiscox, the specialty insurer providing US small businesses with the simplest way to purchase customized business insurance directly online and over the phone, today announced the results of a recent survey of IT consultants based in Texas.


Hiscox and Rocket Lawyer partner to provide small businesses insurance and legal coverage
December 12, 2012

Hiscox today announced a partnership with Rocket Lawyer™, the fastest growing online legal service, to provide small businesses with both the insurance and legal advice they need to grow. In addition to Hiscox’s specialized insurance policies for small businesses, Hiscox customers will also have access to step-by-step legal documents and affordable attorney services from Rocket Lawyer, which have already helped over 20 million individuals and small businesses.


 

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