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title: "CNA vs Hiscox"
description: "Compare CNA’s agent-directed small-business route with Hiscox’s documented business role and buying or service model."
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# CNA vs Hiscox

Compare CNA’s agent-directed small-business route with Hiscox’s documented business role and buying or service model.

## Before You Quote

Ask each provider about eligibility, the issuing insurer, policy wording, limits, retentions, exclusions and costs for your business.

## Highlights

CNA directs small-business buyers to agents, while Hiscox’s published materials document its application route. Compare how each handles your submission and policy support, then confirm the actual insurer, terms, and service contact in writing. [3](https://www.cna.com/solutions/small-business "Insurance for Small Businesses") [51](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/get-a-quote-for-your-small-business "Get A Small Business Insurance Quote")

## Provider Reliability Assessments

These sourced assessments are shown for context; this comparison does not select a winner.

### CNA

Role: Insurance carrier.

Carrier & MGA Spot Score: **No Spot Score**. Assessed 2026-09-29; review due 2026-10-29. Excluded factors: Financial Resilience (The supplied evidence did not support a score for Financial Resilience; this factor is excluded, not scored as zero. Canonical evidence gaps: AM Best's own page for Continental Casualty could not be opened (blocked to automated access). The A+ rating is taken from CNA's annual report.; Licenses were checked in California only, for two companies. The other named CNA companies and other states were not checked.; No company-by-company statutory surplus and no policy-to-issuer mapping were reviewed.; Regulator searches covered New York and Texas actions found by web search, not every state. A separate 2024 New York filing-timeliness fine surfaced in a search summary but was not opened, so it is not counted.; CNA publishes no claims response-time commitments or staffing counts on the claims page.); Carrier-Network Strength (The supplied evidence did not support a score for Carrier-Network Strength; this factor is excluded, not scored as zero. Canonical evidence gaps: AM Best's own page for Continental Casualty could not be opened (blocked to automated access). The A+ rating is taken from CNA's annual report.; Licenses were checked in California only, for two companies. The other named CNA companies and other states were not checked.; No company-by-company statutory surplus and no policy-to-issuer mapping were reviewed.; Regulator searches covered New York and Texas actions found by web search, not every state. A separate 2024 New York filing-timeliness fine surfaced in a search summary but was not opened, so it is not counted.; CNA publishes no claims response-time commitments or staffing counts on the claims page.).

Read the [full reliability assessment](https://spot.insure/insurance-providers/cna/reliability).

### Hiscox

Role: Hybrid role.

Broker Spot Score: **5.4/10** (partial score; 45% of this role's weighting included). Assessed 2026-09-23; review due 2026-10-23. Excluded factors: Identity and Authority (Current authority and applicable appointments or delegations have not been independently established across the assessed scope.); Regulatory Conduct (A complete, exact-entity regulatory-conduct review for the preceding five years is unavailable.).

Carrier & MGA Spot Score: **6.7/10** (partial score; 65% of this role's weighting included). Assessed 2026-09-23; review due 2026-10-23. Excluded factors: Carrier-Network Strength (The reviewed evidence does not name the carrier and capacity arrangements behind the assessed programs, so the relationships cannot be assessed.); Regulatory Conduct (A complete, exact-entity regulatory-conduct review for the preceding five years is unavailable.).

Read the [full reliability assessment](https://spot.insure/insurance-providers/hiscox/reliability).

## CNA Reviews

Review Score: 9.0 / 10 from 1 rated source, equally weighted.

Customer feedback on CNA is mixed and hard to compare. NerdWallet gave it 4.5 out of 5 for manufacturers, while Trustpilot shows about 1.4 out of 5 from 49 mostly self-selected reviews.

- NerdWallet: NerdWallet editorial rating for manufacturers 4.5/5 (Editorial rating). NerdWallet editorial assessment of CNA for U.S. manufacturers, not consumer average. Period: Published 2026-03-26. Checked 2026-09-29. [Best Insurance for Manufacturers in 2026](https://www.nerdwallet.com/business/insurance/learn/manufacturers)
- Trustpilot: Displayed Trustpilot TrustScore 1.4/5 page text; 1.5/5 badge (TrustScore out of 5); 49 reviews. CNA.com profile, mixed business and consumer/LTC reports; self-selected, not representative commercial P&C sample. Period: 14 reviews in prior 12 months; 2026-09-29. Checked 2026-09-29. [CNA customer reviews](https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.cna.com)
- BBB: BBB customer-review average 1/5 (BBB star rating); 6 reviews. Long Term Care Insurance profile covering headquarters/corporate locations; not commercial P&C; six self-selected reviews. Period: Displayed 2026-09-29. Checked 2026-09-29. [CNA Financial Corporation customer reviews](https://www.bbb.org/us/il/chicago/profile/long-term-care-insurance/cna-financial-corporation-0683-90032439/customer-reviews)

Reviewed 2026-09-29. [Read the sourced review](https://spot.insure/insurance-providers/cna/reviews).

## Hiscox Reviews

Review Score: 6.3 / 10 from 4 rated sources, equally weighted.

Hiscox’s review results are sharply divided: low Trustpilot and ConsumerAffairs scores contrast with strong Feefo feedback. Service quality deserves closer scrutiny before purchase.

- Trustpilot: TrustScore 1.4 (5 stars); 958 reviews. Global Hiscox brand profile, varied geography and products; not limited to US commercial policies. Period: 21 in prior 12 months as displayed. Checked 2026-09-25. [Hiscox Reviews | Trustpilot](https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.hiscox.com)
- ConsumerAffairs: Consumer rating 1.5 (5 stars); 20 reviews. ConsumerAffairs page specific to Hiscox small-business insurance; updated 2026-08-14. Period: Updated 2026-08-14. Checked 2026-09-25. [Hiscox Small Business Insurance Reviews & Complaints](https://www.consumeraffairs.com/insurance/hiscox-small-business-insurance.html)
- BBB: BBB grade A+ (BBB letter grade). BBB profile for Hiscox Insurance Company, Inc. in Chicago; this legal insurer is in the canonical Hiscox provider record. Checked 2026-09-25. [Hiscox Insurance Company, Inc | BBB Business Profile](https://www.bbb.org/us/il/chicago/profile/insurance-companies/hiscox-insurance-company-inc-0654-88714362)
- Feefo (linked from Hiscox small-business site): Service score 4.7 (5 stars); 1563 reviews. Feefo service-feedback page identified for Hiscox US small-business insurance; past-year filter. Period: Past year as displayed. Checked 2026-09-25. [Hiscox Reviews | Feefo](https://www.feefo.com/en-US/reviews/hiscox?displayFeedbackType=BOTH&page=1&timeFrame=YEAR)

Reviewed 2026-09-25. [Read the sourced review](https://spot.insure/insurance-providers/hiscox/reviews).





## Coverage Comparison

| Coverage Type | CNA | Hiscox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Builders risk](https://spot.insure/coverage/builders-risk) | Listed: Inland Marine appetite category; separately, Ocean Marine lists Hull Builders Risk [31](https://www.cna.com/products/marine "Inland & Ocean Marine Insurance | CNA Insurance") | Not listed |
| [Business owner’s policy](https://spot.insure/coverage/business-owners-policy) | Listed [9](https://www.cna.com/products/cna-connect "CNA Connect Small Businessowners Policy (BOP) | CNA Insurance") | Listed: Hiscox offers business owner’s policies for small businesses. [45](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/business-owners-policy "Business Owner's Policy Insurance (BOP) Coverage") |
| [Cargo and transit](https://spot.insure/coverage/cargo-transit) | Listed [10](https://www.cna.com/sites/default/files/assets/d76bf361-a08f-45e2-a2c1-151732208c58/2402-MKTG-ss-Ocean-Cargo-Marine-v5.pdf?ContentCache=NONE&MOD=AJPERES "Ocean Cargo | CNA") | Not listed |
| [Commercial auto](https://spot.insure/coverage/commercial-auto) | Listed [11](https://www.cna.com/products/commercial-auto "Commercial Auto Insurance for Businesses | CNA Insurance") | Not listed |
| [Commercial property](https://spot.insure/coverage/commercial-property) | Listed [12](https://www.cna.com/products/property "Commercial Property Insurance | CNA Insurance") | Not listed |
| [Crime](https://spot.insure/coverage/crime) | Listed: named Management Liability coverage and configurable Epack 3 component [30](https://www.cna.com/products/management-liability "Management Liability Insurance and Professional Liability | CNA Insurance") | Not listed |
| [Cyber liability](https://spot.insure/coverage/cyber) | Listed [13](https://www.cna.com/products/cyber "Cyber Insurance - Cyber Risk Solutions | CNA Insurance") | Listed: Hiscox offers cyber insurance for small businesses. [44](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/cyber-security-insurance "Cyber Insurance for Small Businesses") [37](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/professional-business-insurance/it-insurance "IT Professional & General Liability Insurance") |
| [Directors and officers](https://spot.insure/coverage/directors-officers) | Listed [14](https://www.cna.com/sites/default/files/assets/097cd07b-3b87-4f3e-94f5-f6ecddf84d7b/cna-rc-epack3-private-company-directors-officers-liability-ss.pdf?ContentCache=NONE&MOD=AJPERES "Private Company Directors & Officers Liability | CNA") | Not listed |
| [Employment practices liability](https://spot.insure/coverage/employment-practices) | Listed [15](https://www.cna.com/sites/default/files/assets/0bd3b7da-eb28-4142-aa13-d068f35e7a05/cna-employment-practices-liability.pdf?ContentCache=NONE&MOD=AJPERES "Employment Practices Liability | CNA") | Not listed |
| [Equipment breakdown](https://spot.insure/coverage/equipment-breakdown) | Listed [16](https://www.cna.com/products/equipment-breakdown "Equipment Breakdown Insurance | CNA Insurance") | Not listed |
| [Fidelity bonds](https://spot.insure/coverage/fidelity-bonds) | Listed [17](https://www.cna.com/products/cna-surety "CNA Surety - Surety and Fidelity Bonds | CNA Insurance") | Not listed |
| [Fiduciary liability](https://spot.insure/coverage/fiduciary) | Listed [18](https://www.cna.com/sites/default/files/assets/4aa227df-6712-403a-8b0a-df219c0f8cc3/CNA-Epack3-Fiduciary-SS.pdf?ContentCache=NONE&MOD=AJPERES "Fiduciary Liability | CNA") | Not listed |
| [General liability](https://spot.insure/coverage/general-liability) | Listed [19](https://www.cna.com/products/general-liability "Commercial General Liability Insurance | CNA Insurance") | Listed: Hiscox offers general liability insurance for small businesses. [42](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/general-liability-insurance "General Liability Insurance") |
| [Hired and non-owned auto](https://spot.insure/coverage/hired-non-owned-auto) | Listed: coverage within Commercial Auto [29](https://www.cna.com/products/commercial-auto "Commercial Auto Insurance for Businesses | CNA Insurance") | Not listed |
| [Kidnap and ransom](https://spot.insure/coverage/kidnap-ransom) | Listed: named Management Liability coverage and configurable Epack 3 component [30](https://www.cna.com/products/management-liability "Management Liability Insurance and Professional Liability | CNA Insurance") | Not listed |
| [Management liability](https://spot.insure/coverage/management-liability) | Listed [21](https://www.cna.com/products/management-liability "Management Liability Insurance and Professional Liability | CNA Insurance") | Not listed |
| [Media liability](https://spot.insure/coverage/media) | Listed: component of Epack 3 package [28](https://www.cna.com/products/cyber "Cyber Insurance - Cyber Risk Solutions | CNA Insurance") | Not listed |
| [Medical malpractice](https://spot.insure/coverage/medical-malpractice) | Listed [22](https://www.cna.com/sites/default/files/assets/04073b90-65ec-4053-b51a-a072591a5395/cna-healthcare-capabilities-brochure.pdf?MOD=AJPERES "Tailored Coverages for Aging Services, Allied Healthcare Facilities and More | CNA") | Not listed |
| [Product liability](https://spot.insure/coverage/product-liability) | Listed [23](https://www.cna.com/industries/life-sciences "Life Sciences Insurance | CNA") [25](https://www.cna.com/sites/default/files/assets/85414205-73c9-4b2a-a407-dcb0a47a9840/cna-life-sciences-coverage-highlights-faq.pdf?ContentCache=NONE&MOD=AJPERES "Life Sciences Coverage Highlights FAQ | CNA") [24](https://www.cna.com/solutions/small-business/life-sciences "Small Business Life Sciences Insurance | CNA") | Not listed |
| [Professional errors and omissions (E&O)](https://spot.insure/coverage/professional-errors-omissions) | Listed: currently marketed Miscellaneous Professional Liability and Epack 3 professional-liability component [28](https://www.cna.com/products/cyber "Cyber Insurance - Cyber Risk Solutions | CNA Insurance") | Listed: Hiscox offers professional errors and omissions insurance for small businesses. [43](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/professional-liability-insurance "Professional Liability Insurance for Small Businesses") [37](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/professional-business-insurance/it-insurance "IT Professional & General Liability Insurance") |
| [Surety bonds](https://spot.insure/coverage/surety-bonds) | Listed [17](https://www.cna.com/products/cna-surety "CNA Surety - Surety and Fidelity Bonds | CNA Insurance") | Not listed |
| [Technology errors and omissions (E&O)](https://spot.insure/coverage/technology-errors-omissions) | Listed [13](https://www.cna.com/products/cyber "Cyber Insurance - Cyber Risk Solutions | CNA Insurance") | Not listed |
| [Tools, equipment and inland marine](https://spot.insure/coverage/inland-marine) | Listed [20](https://www.cna.com/products/marine "Inland & Ocean Marine Insurance | CNA Insurance") | Not listed |
| [Umbrella and excess liability](https://spot.insure/coverage/umbrella-excess) | Listed [26](https://www.cna.com/products/umbrella "Umbrella Insurance and Excess Liability Insurance | CNA Insurance") | Not listed |
| [Workers’ compensation](https://spot.insure/coverage/workers-compensation) | Listed [27](https://www.cna.com/products/workers-compensation "Workers’ Compensation Insurance | CNA Insurance") | Listed: Hiscox provides access to workers’ compensation underwritten by Hartford Fire Insurance Company and requires a general liability policy. [46](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/workers-compensation-insurance "Workers Compensation Insurance for Small Businesses") |

A listing may be arranged through an insurer or partner. “Not listed” means this catalogue has no separate offering recorded; ask the provider whether it can quote the coverage and request the policy terms.



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## Key Differences Between CNA and Hiscox

### Business Roles and Access

CNA’s documented small-business access begins with an agent. Hiscox describes its role as follows; ask which entity will advise, place, service, and issue the policy you are considering.

CNA directs small-business buyers to work with an agent. CNA also says its U.S. offices work with independent agents and brokers to provide policyholder service and insurance solutions. [3](https://www.cna.com/solutions/small-business "Insurance for Small Businesses") [4](https://www.cna.com/about/locations/us "United States") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: CNA’s stated U.S. small-business route and U.S. agency relationships. These sources do not establish that every CNA product requires an agent or that buyers can complete a purchase directly online.; verified: 2026-09-28.)

Hiscox’s record describes a separate role and route. Compare the actual parties named in each proposal; a brand or platform name alone does not establish who advises, places, services, or underwrites a policy.

You can buy Hiscox’s core small-business policies online, and Hiscox’s own insurance company usually issues them rather than a partner. Hiscox Inc. is the producer; Hiscox Insurance Company Inc. is the affiliated insurer named for Hiscox NOW products. [40](https://www.hiscox.com/terms-of-use "Website Terms & Conditions of Use") [39](https://www.hiscox.com/about-hiscox-insurance "About Hiscox US Insurance") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Legal roles stated in current terms (last modified May 28, 2024) and the About Hiscox US page. Exact contracting entity still depends on product, channel and policy.; verified: 2026-09-16.)

### Applications and Buying Process

CNA’s published small-business route is agent-directed. Hiscox documents the following application approach, which may be a better fit when it matches how you want to submit business information and work through options.

CNA directs small-business buyers to work with an agent. CNA also says its U.S. offices work with independent agents and brokers to provide policyholder service and insurance solutions. [3](https://www.cna.com/solutions/small-business "Insurance for Small Businesses") [4](https://www.cna.com/about/locations/us "United States") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: CNA’s stated U.S. small-business route and U.S. agency relationships. These sources do not establish that every CNA product requires an agent or that buyers can complete a purchase directly online.; verified: 2026-09-28.)

Eligible small businesses can quote general liability, professional liability, cyber and BOP online by entering a ZIP code and answering questions; Hiscox says policy documents and certificates follow issuance by email. Confirm eligibility and effective date before relying on coverage. [51](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/get-a-quote-for-your-small-business "Get A Small Business Insurance Quote") [42](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/general-liability-insurance "General Liability Insurance") [36](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance "Hiscox Small Business Insurance") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Public quote-page and product-FAQ statements accessed 16 September 2026. Instant-coverage marketing is not a tested bind. Partner products use separate quote sites.; verified: 2026-09-16.)

### Coverage and Policy Service

The comparison table shows the current listed coverage categories for both providers. Matching labels are only a starting point: ask for each proposed policy form, endorsements, limits, deductibles or retentions, and exclusions. CNA describes this service route for its stated scope; Hiscox’s record describes its own service model.

CNA says CNA Central gives small-business agents access to policy documents, loss runs, and claims information. CNA’s 2022 agent guide says agents can access policy, billing, and claims information and download new-business, renewal, and endorsement documents. This describes agent access, not automatic renewal or a guaranteed renewal offer. [3](https://www.cna.com/solutions/small-business "Insurance for Small Businesses") [5](https://www.cna.com/sites/default/files/assets/28007e1c-9e6b-4606-8060-670a9fb4b465/2589-SB%2BSmall%2BBusiness%2BCNA%2BCentral%2Bguide_2022.pdf?fid= "Small Business | CNA Central Agent Guide") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Small-business agent servicing through CNA Central, based on the current U.S. small-business page and a guide copyrighted 2022. The guide’s detailed portal functions are historical interface descriptions; renewal-document access does not establish that every policy renews or will receive an offer.; verified: 2026-09-28.)

Hiscox’s online account lets eligible customers download documents, create certificates, update some details and request certain changes; limit, coverage, cancellation and some payment changes require phone support. A certificate does not change policy terms. [53](https://www.hiscox.com/manage-your-policy "Manage your policy") [54](https://www.hiscox.com/manage-your-policy/get-certificate-of-insurance "Get a Certificate of Insurance (COI)") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Company-described self-service as of the manage-policy and certificate pages. Partner-issued policies may use different servicing portals.; verified: 2026-09-16.)

### Claims Reporting

Before selecting either route, identify the issuer and the exact instructions that apply to each policy. CNA’s source describes its reporting entry point and stated limits; Hiscox’s fact records the available claims information within its documented scope. These descriptions do not establish claim outcomes.

CNA’s Claims Center provides an online entry point where a visitor enters a few details to learn claim-reporting options and lists phone help Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Eastern. The page does not establish complete online filing or claim outcomes. [7](https://www.cna.com/claims-center "Report an Insurance Claim") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: CNA U.S. Claims Center page accessed 2026-09-28; policy-specific reporting instructions, completion of a claim online, and claim outcomes are not established by this page.; verified: 2026-09-28.)

You can start a Hiscox claim online, by phone or mail, and Hiscox says it assigns a claims professional to review coverage; products placed with partners may have different notice instructions, so use the contacts in your policy. [52](https://www.hiscox.com/manage-your-policy/claims-center "Start a Business Insurance Claim Online, by Phone or Mail") [62](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/professional-liability-insurance/pl-faq "What is Professional Liability Insurance?") [42](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/general-liability-insurance "General Liability Insurance") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Company-described Hiscox claims-center process. Hours differ across pages. Coverage and defense remain subject to the issuing insurer and policy.; verified: 2026-09-16.)

## What to Confirm in Quotes

Ask CNA and Hiscox to identify the producer or advisor, issuing insurer, and policy-specific service contact for every proposed line. Request the same limits, deductibles or retentions, retroactive dates where applicable, endorsements, exclusions, fees, and effective dates so you can compare the actual terms. Confirm who handles routine changes and renewal questions, and get the claims reporting instructions with the policy documents. CNA’s small-business route starts with an agent; ask Hiscox who will guide your submission and what support continues after binding.

## Compare Services

What each provider documents about the services you may need.

| Criteria | CNA | Hiscox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Application process | CNA directs small-business buyers to work with an agent. CNA also says its U.S. offices work with independent agents and brokers to provide policyholder service and insurance solutions. [3](https://www.cna.com/solutions/small-business "Insurance for Small Businesses") [4](https://www.cna.com/about/locations/us "United States") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: CNA’s stated U.S. small-business route and U.S. agency relationships. These sources do not establish that every CNA product requires an agent or that buyers can complete a purchase directly online.; verified: 2026-09-28.) | Eligible small businesses can quote general liability, professional liability, cyber and BOP online by entering a ZIP code and answering questions; Hiscox says policy documents and certificates follow issuance by email. Confirm eligibility and effective date before relying on coverage. [51](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/get-a-quote-for-your-small-business "Get A Small Business Insurance Quote") [42](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/general-liability-insurance "General Liability Insurance") [36](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance "Hiscox Small Business Insurance") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Public quote-page and product-FAQ statements accessed 16 September 2026. Instant-coverage marketing is not a tested bind. Partner products use separate quote sites.; verified: 2026-09-16.) |
| Servicing and renewals | CNA says CNA Central gives small-business agents access to policy documents, loss runs, and claims information. CNA’s 2022 agent guide says agents can access policy, billing, and claims information and download new-business, renewal, and endorsement documents. This describes agent access, not automatic renewal or a guaranteed renewal offer. [3](https://www.cna.com/solutions/small-business "Insurance for Small Businesses") [5](https://www.cna.com/sites/default/files/assets/28007e1c-9e6b-4606-8060-670a9fb4b465/2589-SB%2BSmall%2BBusiness%2BCNA%2BCentral%2Bguide_2022.pdf?fid= "Small Business | CNA Central Agent Guide") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Small-business agent servicing through CNA Central, based on the current U.S. small-business page and a guide copyrighted 2022. The guide’s detailed portal functions are historical interface descriptions; renewal-document access does not establish that every policy renews or will receive an offer.; verified: 2026-09-28.)<br><br>A CNA Small Business Service Center handout copyrighted 2021 says the center handles participating agency customers’ inquiries about certificates, policy changes, coverage, billing, and additional coverage or endorsement quotes. It states weekday hours of 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Central Time and says the agency/customer relationship remains in place. This describes a particular service-center program, not every CNA account. [6](https://www.cna.com/system/files/agentcenter/a7ed16c6-bcc4-4673-836c-7461d77b585a/2510-SB-ss-Small-Business-Service-Center-v2%2B%25281%2529.pdf "Small Business Service Center") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Company-reported service-center functions from a 2021 CNA handout. The handout describes enrollment and account selection for this small-business agency program; it does not establish availability for every CNA policy or account.; verified: 2026-09-28.) | Hiscox’s online account lets eligible customers download documents, create certificates, update some details and request certain changes; limit, coverage, cancellation and some payment changes require phone support. A certificate does not change policy terms. [53](https://www.hiscox.com/manage-your-policy "Manage your policy") [54](https://www.hiscox.com/manage-your-policy/get-certificate-of-insurance "Get a Certificate of Insurance (COI)") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Company-described self-service as of the manage-policy and certificate pages. Partner-issued policies may use different servicing portals.; verified: 2026-09-16.) |
| Claims assistance | CNA’s Claims Center provides an online entry point where a visitor enters a few details to learn claim-reporting options and lists phone help Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Eastern. The page does not establish complete online filing or claim outcomes. [7](https://www.cna.com/claims-center "Report an Insurance Claim") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: CNA U.S. Claims Center page accessed 2026-09-28; policy-specific reporting instructions, completion of a claim online, and claim outcomes are not established by this page.; verified: 2026-09-28.) | You can start a Hiscox claim online, by phone or mail, and Hiscox says it assigns a claims professional to review coverage; products placed with partners may have different notice instructions, so use the contacts in your policy. [52](https://www.hiscox.com/manage-your-policy/claims-center "Start a Business Insurance Claim Online, by Phone or Mail") [62](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/professional-liability-insurance/pl-faq "What is Professional Liability Insurance?") [42](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/general-liability-insurance "General Liability Insurance") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Company-described Hiscox claims-center process. Hours differ across pages. Coverage and defense remain subject to the issuing insurer and policy.; verified: 2026-09-16.) |

## Related Reading

- [CNA Small Business Insurance: Products, Agents and Service](https://spot.insure/insurance-providers/cna)
- [What Is Hiscox?](https://spot.insure/insurance-providers/hiscox)

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## Sources

### [CNA Official Website](https://www.cna.com)

1. [CNA Financial Corporation 2025 Form 10-K](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/21175/000002117526000011/cna-20251231.htm). U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; CNA Financial Corporation filer; 2025 Form 10-K, Part I, Item 1 “Business,” opening paragraph (company status, CNA group definition, operating-company list); Note A “Basis of Presentation”; Item 1 ownership statement; exact filing text from SEC indexing and the alternate SEC-hosted annual-report PDF, accessed 2026-09-28. Accessed 2026-09-28.
2. [General Disclaimer](https://www.cna.com/cnadisclaimer/generaldisclaimer). CNA; General Disclaimer paragraphs 1 and 5 (HTML lines 24 and 28): CNA describes Continental Casualty Company and its relevant affiliates; references to CNA may include one or more CCC affiliates; each particular policy/product/service is the responsibility only of the specific CNA company that issues or supplies it. Footer line 57 identifies CNA Financial Corporation as trademark registrant. Re-read 2026-09-29. Accessed 2026-09-29.
3. [Insurance for Small Businesses](https://www.cna.com/solutions/small-business). CNA; Insurance for Small Businesses, lines 38-50 and 65-67 (CNA Central and agent route); lines 79-106 (product and stated appetite lists); page footer line 132 (CNA registered service mark). Accessed 2026-09-28.
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5. [Small Business | CNA Central Agent Guide](https://www.cna.com/sites/default/files/assets/28007e1c-9e6b-4606-8060-670a9fb4b465/2589-SB%2BSmall%2BBusiness%2BCNA%2BCentral%2Bguide_2022.pdf?fid=). CNA; CNA Central Agent Guide, pages 1-2; access credential note and agent portal context, page 1 lines 3-8; Get a Quote, lines 12-22; Service My Accounts, lines 39-66; copyright/trademark footer, page 2 lines 68-71 (Copyright © 2022). Accessed 2026-09-28.
6. [Small Business Service Center](https://www.cna.com/system/files/agentcenter/a7ed16c6-bcc4-4673-836c-7461d77b585a/2510-SB-ss-Small-Business-Service-Center-v2%2B%25281%2529.pdf). CNA; One-page Small Business Service Center handout, lines 0-27 (service functions, weekday hours, continuing agency relationship, enrollment/account selection); lines 40-43 (legal/distribution limitations, trademark, copyright © 2021). Accessed 2026-09-28.
7. [Report an Insurance Claim](https://www.cna.com/claims-center). CNA; Report a Claim and Need more Help, lines 21-33. Accessed 2026-09-28.
8. [United States | CNA Insurance](https://www.cna.com/about/locations/us). CNA; Official U.S. Locations page title, observed on page open; page body begins at lines 21-35. Accessed 2026-09-28.
9. [CNA Connect Small Businessowners Policy (BOP) | CNA Insurance](https://www.cna.com/products/cna-connect). CNA; CNA Connect; coverages, product range, services. Accessed 2026-09-28.
10. [Ocean Cargo | CNA](https://www.cna.com/sites/default/files/assets/d76bf361-a08f-45e2-a2c1-151732208c58/2402-MKTG-ss-Ocean-Cargo-Marine-v5.pdf?ContentCache=NONE&MOD=AJPERES). CNA; pp. 1–2: transit scope, extensions, agent/insured portal and cargo claims specialists. Accessed 2026-09-28.
11. [Commercial Auto Insurance for Businesses | CNA Insurance](https://www.cna.com/products/commercial-auto). CNA; Coverages, endorsements, risk control, claims. Accessed 2026-09-28.
12. [Commercial Property Insurance | CNA Insurance](https://www.cna.com/products/property). CNA; Product by customer size; placements and capacity. Accessed 2026-09-28.
13. [Cyber Insurance - Cyber Risk Solutions | CNA Insurance](https://www.cna.com/products/cyber). CNA; Cyber, Media, Technology & Professional Liability; product sections. Accessed 2026-09-28.
14. [Private Company Directors & Officers Liability | CNA](https://www.cna.com/sites/default/files/assets/097cd07b-3b87-4f3e-94f5-f6ecddf84d7b/cna-rc-epack3-private-company-directors-officers-liability-ss.pdf?ContentCache=NONE&MOD=AJPERES). CNA; pp. 1–2: covered claims, Side A/B/C, limits, eligibility and claims. Accessed 2026-09-28.
15. [Employment Practices Liability | CNA](https://www.cna.com/sites/default/files/assets/0bd3b7da-eb28-4142-aa13-d068f35e7a05/cna-employment-practices-liability.pdf?ContentCache=NONE&MOD=AJPERES). CNA; pp. 1–3: wrongful practices, third-party acts, insured classes, risk services and claims. Accessed 2026-09-28.
16. [Equipment Breakdown Insurance | CNA Insurance](https://www.cna.com/products/equipment-breakdown). CNA; Coverage, inspection, monoline and package placement. Accessed 2026-09-28.
17. [CNA Surety - Surety and Fidelity Bonds | CNA Insurance](https://www.cna.com/products/cna-surety). CNA; Surety/fidelity product sections, geography, agents/brokers, bONdLINE and claims services. Accessed 2026-09-28.
18. [Fiduciary Liability | CNA](https://www.cna.com/sites/default/files/assets/4aa227df-6712-403a-8b0a-df219c0f8cc3/CNA-Epack3-Fiduciary-SS.pdf?ContentCache=NONE&MOD=AJPERES). CNA; pp. 1–2: benefit-plan administration, covered costs, eligible organizations and claims. Accessed 2026-09-28.
19. [Commercial General Liability Insurance | CNA Insurance](https://www.cna.com/products/general-liability). CNA; Commercial General Liability; customer sizes, coverage, teams. Accessed 2026-09-28.
20. [Inland & Ocean Marine Insurance | CNA Insurance](https://www.cna.com/products/marine). CNA; Inland Marine and Ocean Marine coverage sections. Accessed 2026-09-28.
21. [Management Liability Insurance and Professional Liability | CNA Insurance](https://www.cna.com/products/management-liability). CNA; Management liability overview, coverages, Epack 3. Accessed 2026-09-28.
22. [Tailored Coverages for Aging Services, Allied Healthcare Facilities and More | CNA](https://www.cna.com/sites/default/files/assets/04073b90-65ec-4053-b51a-a072591a5395/cna-healthcare-capabilities-brochure.pdf?MOD=AJPERES). CNA; pp. 4–5, 7–8: healthcare classes, PL/GL options, claims and risk-control capabilities. Accessed 2026-09-28.
23. [Life Sciences Insurance | CNA](https://www.cna.com/industries/life-sciences). CNA; Life Sciences: products, target classes, claims and risk control. Accessed 2026-09-28.
24. [Small Business Life Sciences Insurance | CNA](https://www.cna.com/solutions/small-business/life-sciences). CNA; Coverage and appetite: products liability, limits, optional features and target classes. Accessed 2026-09-28.
25. [Life Sciences Coverage Highlights FAQ | CNA](https://www.cna.com/sites/default/files/assets/85414205-73c9-4b2a-a407-dcb0a47a9840/cna-life-sciences-coverage-highlights-faq.pdf?ContentCache=NONE&MOD=AJPERES). CNA; pp. 1–3: work-hazard products liability, separate/combined form, recall benefit, reporting, availability and exclusions. Accessed 2026-09-28.
26. [Umbrella Insurance and Excess Liability Insurance | CNA Insurance](https://www.cna.com/products/umbrella). CNA; Forms, enhancements, underwriting. Accessed 2026-09-28.
27. [Workers’ Compensation Insurance | CNA Insurance](https://www.cna.com/products/workers-compensation). CNA; Benefits, prevention, claims. Accessed 2026-09-28.
28. [Cyber Insurance - Cyber Risk Solutions | CNA Insurance](https://www.cna.com/products/cyber). CNA; U.S. page, opened 2026-09-29: lines 48-52 Epack 3 modular policy combines cyber, media, technology and professional liability; lines 64-84 MPL and media; line 128 CNA brand disclosure and ©2026. Accessed 2026-09-29.
29. [Commercial Auto Insurance for Businesses | CNA Insurance](https://www.cna.com/products/commercial-auto). CNA; U.S. page, opened 2026-09-29: lines 28-30 and coverages lines 31-34; commercial auto covers business-use owned, hired and non-owned vehicles; ©2026 at line 61. Accessed 2026-09-29.
30. [Management Liability Insurance and Professional Liability | CNA Insurance](https://www.cna.com/products/management-liability). CNA; U.S. page, opened 2026-09-29: lines 33-44 name crime and kidnap/ransom/extortion; lines 49-54 describe modular Epack 3 and flexible coverage mix; ©2026 at line 80. Accessed 2026-09-29.
31. [Inland & Ocean Marine Insurance | CNA Insurance](https://www.cna.com/products/marine). CNA; U.S. page, opened 2026-09-29: lines 29-35 describe Inland Marine and Builders Risk appetite; lines 46-54 separately list Ocean Marine and Hull Builders Risk; ©2026 at line 84. Accessed 2026-09-29.
32. [Small Business Insurance Solutions for Life Sciences | CNA Insurance](https://www.cna.com/solutions/small-business/life-sciences). CNA; U.S. page, opened 2026-09-29: page issue marker 06.17.2025 at line 75; line 63-65 describes monoline product liability with E&O and automatic Class 1 recall mitigation-expense benefit; line 74 says issuer, availability and policy-terms qualifications; ©2026 line 101. Accessed 2026-09-29.
33. [Life Sciences Coverage FAQs](https://www.cna.com/sites/default/files/assets/85414205-73c9-4b2a-a407-dcb0a47a9840/cna-life-sciences-coverage-highlights-faq.pdf?ContentCache=NONE&MOD=AJPERES). CNA; PDF opened 2026-09-29: p.1 lines 10-18 Class 1 recall supplementary benefit and sublimit; p.1 lines 31-34 circumstance-reporting exception; p.2 lines 104-109 says illustrative, policy controls, availability varies and copyright ©2023 / 20230314. Historical detailed qualification, not a current form. Accessed 2026-09-29.
34. [Manufacturer Insurance: Best Companies, Costs and Coverages](https://www.nerdwallet.com/business/insurance/learn/manufacturers). NerdWallet; Published 2026-03-26; CNA section, lines 348-359: manufacturer-specific editorial assessment says relatively low property/liability complaints and workers-comp complaints slightly higher than expected for company size; no full CNA review. Re-read 2026-09-29. Accessed 2026-09-29.
35. [CNA Insurance Reviews](https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.cna.com). Trustpilot; CNA.com profile, lines 40-72 and current review entries including business billing complaint (lines 59-63) and long-term-care reports (lines 66-70); profile says reviews are individual opinions at line 177. Self-selected mixed review population, not a representative commercial-insurance outcome. Re-read 2026-09-29. Accessed 2026-09-29.

### [Hiscox Official Website](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance)

36. [Hiscox Small Business Insurance](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance). Hiscox; Product selector (GL, professional liability/E&O, cyber, workers compensation, commercial auto, medical malpractice, short-term liability); FAQ that Hiscox is licensed in 49 states and D.C. and unavailable in Alaska; partnership language for workers’ compensation; online quote statements. Accessed 2026-09-16.
37. [IT Professional & General Liability Insurance](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/professional-business-insurance/it-insurance). Hiscox; IT/technology professional audience; general liability, BOP, professional liability/E&O and cyber security descriptions for IT businesses; illustrative cyber breach-response example. Accessed 2026-09-16.
38. [Insurance for IT Consultants](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/professional-business-insurance/it-insurance/it-consultant-insurance). Hiscox; IT consultant professional-liability and general-liability descriptions, including the phrase technology professional liability insurance as a label for E&O for IT work. Accessed 2026-09-16.
39. [About Hiscox US Insurance](https://www.hiscox.com/about-hiscox-insurance). Hiscox; Hiscox Insurance Company Inc. NAIC 10200 as Chicago, IL domiciled insurer admitted or licensed in all 50 states and D.C.; Hiscox Inc. as general agent and Lloyd’s coverholder for Syndicates 33 and 3624; surplus-lines placements through licensed surplus-lines brokers; A.M. Best rating statement. Accessed 2026-09-16.
40. [Website Terms & Conditions of Use](https://www.hiscox.com/terms-of-use). Hiscox; Last modified May 28, 2024; Hiscox Inc. as Delaware corporation headquartered in Atlanta, d/b/a Hiscox Insurance Agency in CA, licensed intermediary for admitted and surplus-lines business with Hiscox Insurance Company Inc., other domestic insurers, and Lloyd’s syndicates; small-business online path distinguished from broker-only site sections. Accessed 2026-09-16.
41. [California Business Insurance](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/california-business-insurance). Hiscox; California product list (GL, professional liability, BOP, workers compensation, cyber); IT/technology profession link; payment-option and worldwide-claim-filing statements; footer that products are approved by the California Department of Insurance and underwritten by Hiscox Insurance Company Inc.; Hiscox Inc. as Delaware licensed producer; California d/b/a Hiscox Insurance Agency license no. 0F09668; coverage subject to underwriting and may not be available in all states; company-stated Illinois license number 8754. Accessed 2026-09-16.
42. [General Liability Insurance](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/general-liability-insurance). Hiscox; Online quote; 49-state and D.C. availability with Alaska excluded; broker-referral if not sold online; payment annually or monthly with no additional fees; online 24/7 claim reporting; policy issued via email and certificate in welcome documents; illustrative California consultant pricing table labeled as illustrative; electronic data liability for IT professions; coverage subject to underwriting. Accessed 2026-09-16.
43. [Professional Liability Insurance for Small Businesses](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/professional-liability-insurance). Hiscox; Professional liability/E&O product; licensed in 49 states and Washington, D.C. (Alaska excluded); specialist-broker assistance if not licensed in a state; licensed-advisor hours. Accessed 2026-09-16.
44. [Cyber Insurance for Small Businesses](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/cyber-security-insurance). Hiscox; Standalone cyber security/cyber liability product with online quote; data-breach, cyberattack and related-loss descriptions; licensed-agent phone number 1-833-816-2811. Accessed 2026-09-16.
45. [Business Owner's Policy Insurance (BOP) Coverage](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/business-owners-policy). Hiscox; BOP as combined general liability and commercial property; optional packages including cyber, non-owned commercial auto, commercial crime and professional liability; illustrative California IT/technology consultant pricing table labeled with asterisks; worldwide-coverage qualifications. Accessed 2026-09-16.
46. [Workers Compensation Insurance for Small Businesses](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/workers-compensation-insurance). Hiscox; Partnership with The Hartford; general liability required to purchase workers comp; not available for all classes; footer that coverage is made available through Hiscox Inc. d/b/a Hiscox Insurance Agency in CA and underwritten by Hartford Fire Insurance, One Hartford Plaza, Hartford, CT 06155. Accessed 2026-09-16.
47. [Commercial Auto Insurance for Small Businesses](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/commercial-auto-insurance). Hiscox; Commercial auto product page; quote redirect to a site not owned by Hiscox; customers referred to GEICO by Hiscox Inc. d/b/a Hiscox Insurance Agency in CA; products underwritten by Government Employees Insurance Company and affiliates. Accessed 2026-09-16.
48. [Medical Malpractice Insurance](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/medical-malpractice-insurance). Hiscox; Partnership with NOW Insurance for medical malpractice quotes; footer that NOW Insurance is not affiliated with the Hiscox group and that Hiscox Inc. d/b/a Hiscox Insurance Agency in CA provides access to coverage available through NOW Insurance. Accessed 2026-09-16.
49. [Short-Term Liability Insurance for Small Businesses](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/short-term-liability-insurance). Hiscox; Partnership with Thimble for short-term general and professional liability; not available in all jurisdictions or classes; underwritten by Markel Insurance Company, Ten Parkway North, Deerfield, IL 60015. Accessed 2026-09-16.
50. [Specific Business Insurance Coverages](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/other-insurance). Hiscox; Partnership with CyberPolicy for additional coverages including commercial auto, umbrella, directors and officers, and employment practices liability, with quote links to sme.cyberpolicy.com. Accessed 2026-09-16.
51. [Get A Small Business Insurance Quote](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/get-a-quote-for-your-small-business). Hiscox; States that Hiscox offers general liability, professional liability, cyber security and business owner’s policies online; zip-code quote field; licensed-agent hours Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–10 p.m. ET and Saturday–Sunday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. ET. Accessed 2026-09-16.
52. [Start a Business Insurance Claim Online, by Phone or Mail](https://www.hiscox.com/manage-your-policy/claims-center). Hiscox; Online claim filing; phone 1-866-424-8508 with posted hours; specialized claims professional assignment; coverage validation; liability claims attorney-appointment description; broker-reported claims option; company marketing phrase award-winning claims service. Accessed 2026-09-16.
53. [Manage your policy](https://www.hiscox.com/manage-your-policy). Hiscox; Online account functions: download policy documents, certificates, authorized person, same-state address and business-name changes, loss runs, waiver of subrogation, certificate holder, document submission; phone-only changes including payment method, limits, new-state address, coverage adjustments and cancellation. Accessed 2026-09-16.
54. [Get a Certificate of Insurance (COI)](https://www.hiscox.com/manage-your-policy/get-certificate-of-insurance). Hiscox; Online ACORD/certificate generation using policy number and policy email address. Accessed 2026-09-16.
55. [Non-Owned Car Liability Insurance](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/business-owner-insurance/non-owned-auto-liability). Hiscox; Hired/non-owned auto described as an upgrade to a business owner’s policy and part of that policy’s occurrence limit, not coverage for vehicles owned or regularly operated by the business. Accessed 2026-09-16.
56. [Commercial crime insurance for small businesses](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/business-owner-insurance/commercial-crime). Hiscox; Commercial crime as a BOP upgrade not sold separately; not available in all states. Accessed 2026-09-16.
57. [Contact Us](https://www.hiscox.com/contact-us). Hiscox; U.S. locations including Atlanta headquarters and a Los Angeles office; statement that Hiscox operates in 49 U.S. states and D.C. and offers specialty products through U.S. brokers. Accessed 2026-09-16.
58. [Hiscox US Agent Appetite Guide](https://www.hiscox.com/documents/partner-agent/appetite_guide/Hiscox-NOW-Appetite-Guide.pdf). Hiscox; Document 23295 07/26; Hiscox NOW admitted GL, PL, cyber and BOP; state exceptions including BOP unavailable in Alaska, Florida, Kansas, Ohio, Rhode Island, Washington and West Virginia; technology classes including IT consultants and software development; footer that products are made available through Hiscox Inc. d/b/a Hiscox Insurance Agency in CA and underwritten by Hiscox Insurance Company Inc.; commission and premium may vary. Accessed 2026-09-16.
59. [Hiscox Insurance Company Inc. Company Profile](https://interactive.web.insurance.ca.gov/companyprofile/companyprofile?doFunction=getCompanyProfile&eid=3358&event=companyProfile). California Department of Insurance; HISCOX INSURANCE COMPANY INC.; NAIC 10200; California Company ID 1439-9; authorized in California 09/14/1953; license status UNLIMITED-NORMAL; company type Property & Casualty; domicile Illinois; NAIC Group 4666 Hiscox Ins Grp; authorized lines including liability, fire, workers’ compensation, surety and others. Accessed 2026-09-16.
60. [Hiscox Insurance Company Inc.](https://insurance.illinois.gov/applications/RegEntPortal/ViewEntityDetails.aspx?en=59700&s=Active&t=INS) Illinois Department of Insurance; Legal name HISCOX INSURANCE COMPANY INC.; P&C Domestic Stock; domicile County of Cook, Illinois; parent Hiscox Ltd.; status Active; NAIC 4666 10200; incorporated 11/26/1952; 125 South Wacker Drive Suite 2080 Chicago, IL 60606. Accessed 2026-09-16.
61. [Management Liability Insurance Executive Risks](https://www.hiscox.com/brokers/management-liability). Hiscox; Broker-facing Hiscox C-Suite management liability and crime solution; statement we are no longer entertaining risks in the metro areas of California; add-on references to media, cyber, crime and technology. Accessed 2026-09-16.
62. [What is Professional Liability Insurance?](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/professional-liability-insurance/pl-faq) Hiscox; Claims-made description; current-customer claim number 866-424-8508 described as open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Accessed 2026-09-16.
63. [Commercial Auto Insurance for Small Businesses](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/commercial-auto-insurance). Hiscox; The canonical commercial-auto URL currently resolves to a general small-business quote/coverage surface without the asserted GEICO referral. No evidence was found on the inspected page supporting that exact current partner assertion. Accessed 2026-09-29.
64. [Specific Business Insurance Coverages](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/other-insurance). Hiscox; Current page names Tivly and lists umbrella, EPL, commercial property and inland marine. It does not support the rendered fact's CyberPolicy route for commercial auto/D&O/EPL/umbrella. Accessed 2026-09-29.

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