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title: "Hiscox vs USI"
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# Hiscox vs USI

How Hiscox’s small-professional digital insurer differs from hiring USI as a broker.

## Research Scope and Use

Use this comparison to evaluate Hiscox and USI Insurance Services against the same documented criteria. The analysis identifies differences and questions to confirm; it does not select a winner for a particular business.

This is published research as of the verification dates shown, not a live quote or an eligibility determination. “Company-reported” identifies a provider's own claim. “Not found” and “not publicly disclosed” describe the evidence reviewed, not proof that a service is unavailable. Preserve the scope and citations when summarizing a fact.

For a decision handoff, identify the company's requirements, the documented differences relevant to them, and unresolved questions from the analysis. Confirm actual insurer, availability, policy wording, limits, retentions, exclusions, and costs in the relevant quote and policy documents.

## Highlights

Hiscox sells small-business professional and IT insurance, including through Hiscox Insurance Company Inc. and partner or surplus arrangements, with an online quote path for eligible US risks. USI is a brokerage that arranges coverage with insurers it does not name on its public technology pages. [1](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance "Hiscox Small Business Insurance") [2](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/professional-business-insurance/it-insurance "IT Professional & General Liability Insurance") [16](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/get-a-quote-for-your-small-business "Get A Small Business Insurance Quote") [37](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/technology/ "Technology Insurance") [35](https://www.usi.com/commissions-fees/ "Commissions and Fees") [29](https://www.usi.com/about-usi "The Power of ONE")



## Introduction

Buying Hiscox professional liability online is a transaction with an insurer group (and related Hiscox producers), not an appointment of a middle-market broker. Hiring USI is appointing a producer to shop markets. Those are different jobs. A Hiscox policy names a Hiscox insurer or partner; a USI proposal has to name whoever would issue, because USI does not publish that list. [2](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/professional-business-insurance/it-insurance "IT Professional & General Liability Insurance") [35](https://www.usi.com/commissions-fees/ "Commissions and Fees")

## Documented Provider Strengths

### Hiscox

- Hiscox Inc., a Delaware producer, handles online small-business sales; Hiscox Insurance Company Inc. is the affiliated admitted insurer named for Hiscox NOW products. [5](https://www.hiscox.com/terms-of-use "Website Terms & Conditions of Use") [4](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.)
- Eligible applicants can quote Hiscox general liability, professional liability/E&O, cyber and a business owner’s policy online. [16](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/get-a-quote-for-your-small-business "Get A Small Business Insurance Quote") [7](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/general-liability-insurance "General Liability Insurance") [8](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/professional-liability-insurance "Professional Liability Insurance for Small Businesses") [9](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/cyber-security-insurance "Cyber Insurance for Small Businesses") [10](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/business-owners-policy "Business Owner's Policy Insurance (BOP) Coverage") [2](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/professional-business-insurance/it-insurance "IT Professional & General Liability Insurance") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Current Hiscox small-business product and quote pages. Names establish marketed Hiscox NOW-style products, not limits, retroactive dates, exclusions or class eligibility.; verified: 2026-09-16.)

### USI Insurance Services

- USI’s Technology practice says it works with software, hardware and related companies from early seed stage through IPO. [29](https://www.usi.com/about-usi "The Power of ONE") [37](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/technology/ "Technology Insurance") [48](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/aon-to-acquire-usi-to-establish-the-premier-us-middle-market-platform-302864628.html "Aon to acquire USI to establish the premier U.S. middle-market platform") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Company marketing of client types. Not an underwriting appetite or guaranteed acceptance statement.; verified: 2026-09-16.)
- USI says it is customarily paid insurer commissions and may receive additional contingent compensation, with details available on request. [35](https://www.usi.com/commissions-fees/ "Commissions and Fees") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: USI’s published producer-compensation disclosure. Account-specific amounts require a proposal.; verified: 2026-09-16.)

## Coverage Comparison

| Coverage Type | Hiscox | USI Insurance Services |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Business owner’s policy | Listed [10](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/business-owners-policy "Business Owner's Policy Insurance (BOP) Coverage") | Not listed |
| Cargo and transit | Not listed | Listed [37](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/technology/ "Technology Insurance") |
| Commercial auto | Listed [12](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/commercial-auto-insurance "Commercial Auto Insurance for Small Businesses") | Listed [36](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty "P&C Insurance and Risk Consulting") [38](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/business-services/ "Business Services") |
| Commercial property | Not listed | Listed [37](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/technology/ "Technology Insurance") [36](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty "P&C Insurance and Risk Consulting") |
| Crime | Not listed | Listed [38](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/business-services/ "Business Services") [44](https://www.usi.com/executive-insights/executive-series-articles/supplemental/emerging-business/q3-2023/protect-against-management-liability-risks/ "Protect Your Company and Personal Assets From Management Liability Risks") |
| Cyber liability | Listed [9](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/cyber-security-insurance "Cyber Insurance for Small Businesses") [2](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/professional-business-insurance/it-insurance "IT Professional & General Liability Insurance") | Listed [37](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/technology/ "Technology Insurance") [42](https://ucontent.usi.com/solution-insights/privasafe/ "USI Exclusive PrivaSafe") [36](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty "P&C Insurance and Risk Consulting") |
| Directors and officers | Not listed | Listed [37](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/technology/ "Technology Insurance") [38](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/business-services/ "Business Services") [44](https://www.usi.com/executive-insights/executive-series-articles/supplemental/emerging-business/q3-2023/protect-against-management-liability-risks/ "Protect Your Company and Personal Assets From Management Liability Risks") |
| Employee health and benefits | Not listed | Listed [41](https://www.usi.com/employee-benefits "Employee Benefits") [39](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/private-equity "Private Equity") |
| Employment practices liability | Not listed | Listed [38](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/business-services/ "Business Services") [44](https://www.usi.com/executive-insights/executive-series-articles/supplemental/emerging-business/q3-2023/protect-against-management-liability-risks/ "Protect Your Company and Personal Assets From Management Liability Risks") |
| Fiduciary liability | Not listed | Listed [38](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/business-services/ "Business Services") [44](https://www.usi.com/executive-insights/executive-series-articles/supplemental/emerging-business/q3-2023/protect-against-management-liability-risks/ "Protect Your Company and Personal Assets From Management Liability Risks") |
| General liability | Listed [7](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/general-liability-insurance "General Liability Insurance") | Listed [36](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty "P&C Insurance and Risk Consulting") [38](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/business-services/ "Business Services") |
| Kidnap and ransom | Not listed | Listed [38](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/business-services/ "Business Services") |
| Management liability | Not listed | Listed [36](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty "P&C Insurance and Risk Consulting") [44](https://www.usi.com/executive-insights/executive-series-articles/supplemental/emerging-business/q3-2023/protect-against-management-liability-risks/ "Protect Your Company and Personal Assets From Management Liability Risks") |
| Medical malpractice | Listed [13](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/medical-malpractice-insurance "Medical Malpractice Insurance") | Listed [40](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/healthcare/ "Healthcare") |
| Product liability | Not listed | Listed [37](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/technology/ "Technology Insurance") [36](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty "P&C Insurance and Risk Consulting") |
| Professional liability / E&O | Listed [8](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/professional-liability-insurance "Professional Liability Insurance for Small Businesses") [2](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/professional-business-insurance/it-insurance "IT Professional & General Liability Insurance") | Listed [38](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/business-services/ "Business Services") |
| Representations and warranties | Not listed | Listed [39](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/private-equity "Private Equity") |
| Surety bonds | Not listed | Listed [40](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/healthcare/ "Healthcare") |
| Technology errors and omissions | Not listed | Listed [37](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/technology/ "Technology Insurance") [43](https://www.usi.com/executive-insights/executive-series-articles/featured/property-casualty/q4-2023/protect-your-organization-from-increasing-third-party-cyber-exposures/ "Protect Your Organization From Increasing Third-Party Cyber Exposures") |
| Umbrella and excess liability | Not listed | Listed [36](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty "P&C Insurance and Risk Consulting") [38](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/business-services/ "Business Services") |
| Workers’ compensation | Listed [11](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/workers-compensation-insurance "Workers Compensation Insurance for Small Businesses") | Listed [36](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty "P&C Insurance and Risk Consulting") [38](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/business-services/ "Business Services") |

Listed products and programs may be arranged through insurers or partners. Optional endorsements are discussed in the analysis. “Not listed” means no separate offering appears in the reviewed catalogue; confirm availability and policy terms with the provider.

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## Key Differences Between Hiscox and USI

### Insurer Brands Versus Broker Brand

Hiscox Insurance Company Inc. is a documented Hiscox insurer. USI is not in that group. [4](https://www.hiscox.com/about-hiscox-insurance "About Hiscox US Insurance") [35](https://www.usi.com/commissions-fees/ "Commissions and Fees")

### Direct Quote Channel

Hiscox’s get-a-quote path is for eligible small professional risks. Channel and appetite limits apply. USI has no parallel public binder. [16](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/get-a-quote-for-your-small-business "Get A Small Business Insurance Quote") [32](https://www.usi.com/contact-us/ "Contact Us")

### Paper Mix

Hiscox openly uses HICI, partners, and surplus depending on product. USI does not publish equivalent maps. [24](https://interactive.web.insurance.ca.gov/companyprofile/companyprofile?doFunction=getCompanyProfile&eid=3358&event=companyProfile "Hiscox Insurance Company Inc. Company Profile") [42](https://ucontent.usi.com/solution-insights/privasafe/ "USI Exclusive PrivaSafe")

### Product Set

Hiscox’s published small-business core includes general liability, professional liability, cyber, a business owner’s policy, workers’ compensation, auto, and medical malpractice. USI’s Technology practice lists directors and officers, cargo, and other brokerage placements that Hiscox’s small-business pages do not make the center of that offer. A line that is not listed on Hiscox’s small-business pages is not proof Hiscox never writes it elsewhere, and a line on USI’s menu is not proof you are eligible. [1](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance "Hiscox Small Business Insurance") [37](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/technology/ "Technology Insurance")

### Geography

Hiscox’s direct quote path is limited by channel and product. USI markets a U.S. office network; that is not the same as a Hiscox policy, and it does not tell you whether USI would submit to Hiscox for your class. [6](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/california-business-insurance "California Business Insurance") [31](https://www.usi.com/about-usi/locations "Find a USI office near you")

## What to Confirm in Quotes

- If buying Hiscox direct: Hiscox Insurance Company Inc. versus partner versus surplus on each line, especially in California. [6](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/california-business-insurance "California Business Insurance") [24](https://interactive.web.insurance.ca.gov/companyprofile/companyprofile?doFunction=getCompanyProfile&eid=3358&event=companyProfile "Hiscox Insurance Company Inc. Company Profile")
- If hiring USI: whether Hiscox is a submitted market at all. [42](https://ucontent.usi.com/solution-insights/privasafe/ "USI Exclusive PrivaSafe")
- D&O, cargo, and benefits, which are USI practice topics rather than Hiscox small-business core. [37](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/technology/ "Technology Insurance") [41](https://www.usi.com/employee-benefits "Employee Benefits")
- Named issuer on each line if you buy through USI, rather than assuming Hiscox paper. [42](https://ucontent.usi.com/solution-insights/privasafe/ "USI Exclusive PrivaSafe") [4](https://www.hiscox.com/about-hiscox-insurance "About Hiscox US Insurance")



## Service Comparison

Hiscox vs USI: documented services and availability.

| Criteria | Hiscox | USI Insurance Services |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Business role | Hiscox is the brand name used by its U.S. insurance businesses. Website terms identify Hiscox Inc., a Delaware corporation headquartered in Atlanta, as a licensed insurance intermediary for admitted and surplus-lines business. About Hiscox US names Hiscox Insurance Company Inc. (NAIC 10200) as the affiliated insurer and Hiscox Inc. as its general agent. Broker-only pages are restricted to licensed market professionals; the small-business section is the consumer product path. [5](https://www.hiscox.com/terms-of-use "Website Terms & Conditions of Use") [4](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.)<br><br>In California, Hiscox Inc. says it does business as Hiscox Insurance Agency and publishes producer license number 0F09668. Its current producer-license status remains independently unverified; the number is company-reported. [6](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/california-business-insurance "California Business Insurance") [23](https://www.hiscox.com/documents/partner-agent/appetite_guide/Hiscox-NOW-Appetite-Guide.pdf "Hiscox US Agent Appetite Guide") [11](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/workers-compensation-insurance "Workers Compensation Insurance for Small Businesses") [5](https://www.hiscox.com/terms-of-use "Website Terms & Conditions of Use") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: California producer identity as published on Hiscox pages accessed 16 September 2026. Not a substitute for a live CDI Check a License search at purchase.; verified: 2026-09-16.) | USI describes itself as a U.S. insurance brokerage and consulting firm that arranges property and casualty, employee benefits, personal risk, program, and retirement solutions. The reviewed official pages do not identify USI as the insurer that issues commercial policies. [29](https://www.usi.com/about-usi "The Power of ONE") [28](https://www.usi.com/ "Insurance Brokerage and Consulting") [35](https://www.usi.com/commissions-fees/ "Commissions and Fees") [48](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/aon-to-acquire-usi-to-establish-the-premier-us-middle-market-platform-302864628.html "Aon to acquire USI to establish the premier U.S. middle-market platform") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Brand and operating description on current USI about and homepage materials, plus the 31 August 2026 Aon announcement’s About USI text. Role of any affiliate insurer is outside this fact.; verified: 2026-09-16.)<br><br>USI’s commissions page states that, as a licensed insurance producer, it may advise on insurance contracts, sell insurance, and obtain coverages for clients. Privacy and staff materials identify the operating company as USI Insurance Services LLC. Current California producer-license status remains independently unverified. [35](https://www.usi.com/commissions-fees/ "Commissions and Fees") [34](https://www.usi.com/privacy/ "Privacy") [49](https://info.usi.com/rs/121-VCO-807/images/Gyalzen_Phurba%2007-21.pdf "USI Insurance Services LLC associate biography (San Francisco)") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Producer role as described by USI. Does not verify license class, surplus-lines authority, or appointment status.; verified: 2026-09-16.)<br><br>On 31 August 2026, Aon plc announced a definitive agreement to acquire USI from KKR and other shareholders for a $17.0 billion purchase price, with closing expected in the fourth quarter of 2026 subject to customary conditions including regulatory approvals. Aon stated that Aon and USI will continue to operate independently until the closing date. The reviewed announcement does not establish that the transaction has closed. [48](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/aon-to-acquire-usi-to-establish-the-premier-us-middle-market-platform-302864628.html "Aon to acquire USI to establish the premier U.S. middle-market platform") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Announced transaction status as of the 31 August 2026 release. Does not change a buyer’s existing policy terms by itself.; verified: 2026-09-16.) |
| Application process | Hiscox says eligible buyers can get a small-business quote online by entering a zip code and answering questions, and that general liability, professional liability, cyber and BOP are offered online. Licensed advisors are available by phone at posted Eastern Time hours. The general-liability FAQ says that after the application is completed, the policy is issued by email and a certificate appears in welcome documents. These are company-described steps; eligibility and binding conditions require confirmation on the actual application. [16](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/get-a-quote-for-your-small-business "Get A Small Business Insurance Quote") [7](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/general-liability-insurance "General Liability Insurance") [1](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.) | USI does not publish a self-serve commercial quote flow on the reviewed pages. Technology and P&C inquiries are directed to pcinquiries@usi.com or a local office. The contact page includes a website message box that USI warns is not secured in transit and should not be used for sensitive information. Small- and medium-sized management-liability inquiries are also directed to Select.Business@usi.com. No public binding timetable or online eligibility tool was found. [37](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/technology/ "Technology Insurance") [36](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty "P&C Insurance and Risk Consulting") [32](https://www.usi.com/contact-us/ "Contact Us") [44](https://www.usi.com/executive-insights/executive-series-articles/supplemental/emerging-business/q3-2023/protect-against-management-liability-risks/ "Protect Your Company and Personal Assets From Management Liability Risks") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Public inquiry paths as of access date. Not an application completeness or speed claim.; verified: 2026-09-16.) |
| Access to insurers | Hiscox NOW appetite and About Hiscox US say admitted small-business products described there are underwritten by Hiscox Insurance Company Inc., a Chicago-based insurer licensed in all 50 states and D.C. The California Department of Insurance independently identifies that company as an Illinois-domiciled property-and-casualty insurer, NAIC 10200, California Company ID 1439-9, authorized in California since 14 September 1953 with unlimited-normal status. Hiscox’s California marketing page also cites Illinois license number 8754, which is not the CDI company ID; reconcile names and numbers on the quote. [24](https://interactive.web.insurance.ca.gov/companyprofile/companyprofile?doFunction=getCompanyProfile&eid=3358&event=companyProfile "Hiscox Insurance Company Inc. Company Profile") [25](https://insurance.illinois.gov/applications/RegEntPortal/ViewEntityDetails.aspx?en=59700&s=Active&t=INS "Hiscox Insurance Company Inc.") [4](https://www.hiscox.com/about-hiscox-insurance "About Hiscox US Insurance") [23](https://www.hiscox.com/documents/partner-agent/appetite_guide/Hiscox-NOW-Appetite-Guide.pdf "Hiscox US Agent Appetite Guide") [6](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/california-business-insurance "California Business Insurance") (Evidence: Verified; scope: Admitted Hiscox NOW GL, professional liability, cyber and BOP as described in 2026 appetite and About pages, plus CDI/Illinois regulator records for the named insurer. Regulator authorization is not proof that a given class is written in California today.; verified: 2026-09-16.)<br><br>Hiscox refers small-business buyers to other insurers or marketplaces for several products: workers’ compensation is underwritten by Hartford Fire Insurance; the commercial-auto page refers customers to GEICO and affiliates; medical malpractice is accessed through NOW Insurance, which Hiscox says is not affiliated with the Hiscox group; short-term liability is underwritten by Markel Insurance Company through Thimble. A separate other-insurance page instead partners with CyberPolicy for commercial auto, umbrella, directors and officers, and employment practices liability. The issuing company on a partner quote is therefore not assumed to be Hiscox Insurance Company Inc. [11](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/workers-compensation-insurance "Workers Compensation Insurance for Small Businesses") [12](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/commercial-auto-insurance "Commercial Auto Insurance for Small Businesses") [13](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/medical-malpractice-insurance "Medical Malpractice Insurance") [14](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/short-term-liability-insurance "Short-Term Liability Insurance for Small Businesses") [15](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/other-insurance "Specific Business Insurance Coverages") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Current Hiscox product-page footers and partner statements. Two commercial-auto routes (GEICO referral and CyberPolicy) are published simultaneously; this research did not determine which path a given zip code receives.; verified: 2026-09-16.)<br><br>Hiscox Inc. says it is an approved Lloyd’s coverholder and underwrites surplus-lines business on behalf of Lloyd’s Syndicates 33 and 3624, with U.S. surplus-lines placements made by licensed surplus-lines brokers. Terms also say Hiscox Inc. may place admitted and surplus-lines business with Hiscox Insurance Company Inc., other domestic insurers, and Lloyd’s syndicates. That surplus-lines route is described as distinct from the online small-business catalogue. [4](https://www.hiscox.com/about-hiscox-insurance "About Hiscox US Insurance") [5](https://www.hiscox.com/terms-of-use "Website Terms & Conditions of Use") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Company disclosures on About Hiscox US and website terms. This does not establish that a California online small-business quote uses Lloyd’s paper.; verified: 2026-09-16.) | USI’s reviewed product and PrivaSafe pages do not name the insurers that issue its commercial, technology, or cyber placements. Privacy materials say USI may disclose personal information to third-party insurance carriers as needed to provide insurance services. A 2021 claims kit lists many insurer claim-reporting contacts for clients who already have those carriers; that directory is not a current placement panel or underwriting list. [42](https://ucontent.usi.com/solution-insights/privasafe/ "USI Exclusive PrivaSafe") [37](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/technology/ "Technology Insurance") [36](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty "P&C Insurance and Risk Consulting") [34](https://www.usi.com/privacy/ "Privacy") [46](https://www.usi.com/siteassets/2021-claims-reporting-guidelines.pdf "Client Emergency Preparedness Claims Kit") (Evidence: Not publicly disclosed; scope: Contracting insurers for USI-brokered commercial programs remain undisclosed on the reviewed marketing pages.; verified: 2026-09-16.) |
| Coverage lines | Hiscox directly markets and offers online quotes for general liability, professional liability (errors and omissions), cyber security insurance and a business owner’s policy that combines general liability with commercial property. IT pages present those same lines for technology consultants rather than a separately named technology E&O policy. Website examples and coverage lists are illustrative; the issued policy controls. [16](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/get-a-quote-for-your-small-business "Get A Small Business Insurance Quote") [7](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/general-liability-insurance "General Liability Insurance") [8](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/professional-liability-insurance "Professional Liability Insurance for Small Businesses") [9](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/cyber-security-insurance "Cyber Insurance for Small Businesses") [10](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/business-owners-policy "Business Owner's Policy Insurance (BOP) Coverage") [2](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/professional-business-insurance/it-insurance "IT Professional & General Liability Insurance") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Current Hiscox small-business product and quote pages. Names establish marketed Hiscox NOW-style products, not limits, retroactive dates, exclusions or class eligibility.; verified: 2026-09-16.)<br><br>Hired/non-owned auto and commercial crime are described as upgrades to a Hiscox business owner’s policy, not standalone Hiscox policies. Crime is not sold separately and is not available in all states. HNOA is tied to the BOP occurrence limit and does not replace commercial auto for vehicles the business owns or regularly operates. [20](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/business-owner-insurance/non-owned-auto-liability "Non-Owned Car Liability Insurance") [21](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/business-owner-insurance/commercial-crime "Commercial crime insurance for small businesses") [10](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/business-owners-policy "Business Owner's Policy Insurance (BOP) Coverage") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Current HNOA and commercial-crime product pages. Availability by state and class was not independently matrixed beyond those pages and the 2026 appetite guide.; verified: 2026-09-16.)<br><br>Hiscox also markets partner coverage for workers’ compensation (Hartford Fire, generally requiring a Hiscox general-liability policy), commercial auto (GEICO referral and, separately, CyberPolicy), medical malpractice (NOW Insurance), short-term liability (Thimble/Markel), and CyberPolicy quotes for umbrella, directors and officers, and employment practices liability. Those pages are partner access paths, not proof that Hiscox Insurance Company Inc. issues the policy. [11](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/workers-compensation-insurance "Workers Compensation Insurance for Small Businesses") [12](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/commercial-auto-insurance "Commercial Auto Insurance for Small Businesses") [13](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/medical-malpractice-insurance "Medical Malpractice Insurance") [14](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/short-term-liability-insurance "Short-Term Liability Insurance for Small Businesses") [15](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/other-insurance "Specific Business Insurance Coverages") [26](https://www.hiscox.com/brokers/management-liability "Management Liability Insurance Executive Risks") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Current partner product pages. Broker-channel Hiscox C-Suite management liability is a different offering from the CyberPolicy D&O/EPLI links.; verified: 2026-09-16.) | USI’s Technology practice lists insurance placement for property; business income and contingent business income; worldwide cargo and stock; errors and omissions; product liability; directors and officers liability; network security / USI PrivaSafe; and international. Those labels describe brokerage services. Limits, exclusions, insurer, and whether a given startup qualifies remain in a quote and policy. [37](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/technology/ "Technology Insurance") [42](https://ucontent.usi.com/solution-insights/privasafe/ "USI Exclusive PrivaSafe") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Technology practice product list on usi.com as of access date. International is listed as a service theme, not a shared coverage-line key.; verified: 2026-09-16.)<br><br>USI’s commercial property and casualty pages describe advice and placement on workers’ compensation, property, general liability, auto liability, umbrella/excess, executive and professional risks, cyber, environmental, product liability, and related claims and risk-control services. Other industry pages add employment practices, crime, fiduciary, professional E&O, kidnap and ransom, representations and warranties, medical professional (malpractice) liability, and required bonding in the healthcare practice. Availability and wording vary by client, insurer, and jurisdiction. [36](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty "P&C Insurance and Risk Consulting") [38](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/business-services/ "Business Services") [39](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/private-equity "Private Equity") [40](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/healthcare/ "Healthcare") [44](https://www.usi.com/executive-insights/executive-series-articles/supplemental/emerging-business/q3-2023/protect-against-management-liability-risks/ "Protect Your Company and Personal Assets From Management Liability Risks") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Catalogue of marketed brokerage lines from current official practice pages. Environmental and international labels are not mapped to separate shared coverage keys.; verified: 2026-09-16.)<br><br>USI’s employee-benefits practice describes consulting to design, price, and administer employer benefit programs, including underwriting analytics, HR administration support, population health, compliance/healthcare reform guidance, pharmacy and ancillary consulting. The private-equity practice separately lists employee health and welfare insurance services after a transaction. These pages describe consulting and placement services, not a specific insured health plan or carrier. [41](https://www.usi.com/employee-benefits "Employee Benefits") [39](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/private-equity "Private Equity") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Employer-sponsored benefits brokerage/consulting. Not individual health insurance.; verified: 2026-09-16.) |
| Availability | Hiscox says it is currently licensed to offer small-business insurance in 49 states and the District of Columbia, and that coverage is currently unavailable in Alaska. General liability and professional liability FAQs repeat the Alaska exclusion and say specialist brokers may be able to help if Hiscox does not sell online in an area. The 2026 Hiscox NOW appetite guide further says business owner’s policy is unavailable in Alaska, Florida, Kansas, Ohio, Rhode Island, Washington and West Virginia. Coverage remains subject to underwriting and class. [1](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance "Hiscox Small Business Insurance") [7](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/general-liability-insurance "General Liability Insurance") [8](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/professional-liability-insurance "Professional Liability Insurance for Small Businesses") [23](https://www.hiscox.com/documents/partner-agent/appetite_guide/Hiscox-NOW-Appetite-Guide.pdf "Hiscox US Agent Appetite Guide") [6](https://www.hiscox.com/small-business-insurance/california-business-insurance "California Business Insurance") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Company-stated jurisdiction for the online/admitted small-business catalogue as of 16 September 2026. A 49-state license statement is not a product-by-profession matrix. California is included in the marketed 49-state set and has a dedicated Hiscox California page; that still does not bind a specific class.; verified: 2026-09-16.)<br><br>A Los Angeles office on the contact page does not establish California product eligibility. Broker-facing Hiscox C-Suite materials say Hiscox is no longer entertaining management-liability risks in the metro areas of California. Appetite tables also mark many contractor professional-liability classes as not available in California. Confirm state, class and channel on the actual quote. [22](https://www.hiscox.com/contact-us "Contact Us") [26](https://www.hiscox.com/brokers/management-liability "Management Liability Insurance Executive Risks") [23](https://www.hiscox.com/documents/partner-agent/appetite_guide/Hiscox-NOW-Appetite-Guide.pdf "Hiscox US Agent Appetite Guide") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Contact-page office list, C-Suite broker page and July 2026 appetite class notes. C-Suite restriction applies to that broker management-liability product, not automatically to online GL/PL/cyber/BOP.; verified: 2026-09-16.) | USI states that it is headquartered at 100 Summit Lake Drive, Suite 400, Valhalla, New York, with more than 10,000 professionals across over 200 U.S. offices, and that it serves every state. That is a company description of its office network and service footprint. It does not, by itself, establish that a particular commercial product is admitted, surplus-lines, or otherwise available in California or any other named state. [31](https://www.usi.com/about-usi/locations "Find a USI office near you") [29](https://www.usi.com/about-usi "The Power of ONE") [32](https://www.usi.com/contact-us/ "Contact Us") [28](https://www.usi.com/ "Insurance Brokerage and Consulting") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Headquarters and U.S. office-network claims on current official pages.; verified: 2026-09-16.)<br><br>A USI Insurance Services LLC staff biography lists a San Francisco office and prints CA DOI License # 0G11911. The reviewed usi.com practice pages do not state which commercial products are available to California-domiciled startups, whether placements are admitted or surplus lines, or which licensed entity would appear on a California policy. Current California producer-license status remains independently unverified. A California office address is not treated as product eligibility. [49](https://info.usi.com/rs/121-VCO-807/images/Gyalzen_Phurba%2007-21.pdf "USI Insurance Services LLC associate biography (San Francisco)") [37](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/technology/ "Technology Insurance") [36](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty "P&C Insurance and Risk Consulting") [31](https://www.usi.com/about-usi/locations "Find a USI office near you") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Unresolved California contracting route for commercial P&C and benefits. Company-reported license number only.; verified: 2026-09-16.) |

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

1. [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.
2. [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.
3. [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.
4. [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.
5. [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.
6. [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.
7. [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.
8. [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.
9. [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.
10. [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.
11. [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.
12. [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.
13. [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.
14. [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.
15. [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.
16. [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.
17. [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.
18. [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.
19. [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.
20. [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.
21. [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.
22. [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.
23. [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.
24. [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.
25. [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.
26. [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; not the consumer small-business online catalogue. Accessed 2026-09-16.
27. [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.

### [USI Insurance Services Official Website](https://www.usi.com)

28. [Insurance Brokerage and Consulting](https://www.usi.com/). USI Insurance Services; Practice tiles for property and casualty, employee benefit consulting, personal risk, PATH, and Valhalla headquarters footer. Accessed 2026-09-16.
29. [The Power of ONE](https://www.usi.com/about-usi). USI Insurance Services; History, client-count, nationwide office, and P&C / benefits / personal risk / retirement description. Accessed 2026-09-16.
30. [The USI ONE Advantage](https://www.usi.com/about-usi/the-power-of-one/the-usi-one-advantage/). USI Insurance Services; Omni, Network, and Enterprise planning process description. Accessed 2026-09-16.
31. [Find a USI office near you](https://www.usi.com/about-usi/locations). USI Insurance Services; More than 10,000 professionals, over 200 U.S. offices, serving every state. Accessed 2026-09-16.
32. [Contact Us](https://www.usi.com/contact-us/). USI Insurance Services; Unsecured website message note, Valhalla corporate office, claims-assistance instruction to contact a USI office. Accessed 2026-09-16.
33. [Disclaimer](https://www.usi.com/disclaimer/). USI Insurance Services; General-information disclaimer and no-warranty language. Accessed 2026-09-16.
34. [Privacy](https://www.usi.com/privacy/). USI Insurance Services; Privacy notice identifying USI Insurance Services, California appendix, and disclosure of personal information to insurance carriers as needed to provide services. Accessed 2026-09-16.
35. [Commissions and Fees](https://www.usi.com/commissions-fees/). USI Insurance Services; Licensed-producer authority, insurer-paid commission default, contingent compensation, and client request right. Accessed 2026-09-16.
36. [P&C Insurance and Risk Consulting](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty). USI Insurance Services; Listed P&C risk exposures, claim advocates, and pcinquiries@usi.com contact. Accessed 2026-09-16.
37. [Technology Insurance](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/technology/). USI Insurance Services; Technology practice client types, seed-to-IPO range, and listed insurance placement lines including PrivaSafe. Accessed 2026-09-16.
38. [Business Services](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/business-services/). USI Insurance Services; Listed coverage solutions including D&O, EPL, crime, fiduciary, E&O, cyber, kidnap and ransom, and claim advocacy. Accessed 2026-09-16.
39. [Private Equity](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/private-equity). USI Insurance Services; Representations and warranties insurance, employee benefits due diligence, and post-close P&C and benefits servicing. Accessed 2026-09-16.
40. [Healthcare](https://www.usi.com/property-casualty/healthcare/). USI Insurance Services; Medical professional (malpractice) liability, required bonding, and other listed healthcare specialty coverages. Accessed 2026-09-16.
41. [Employee Benefits](https://www.usi.com/employee-benefits). USI Insurance Services; Employer benefit consulting services and EBsolutions@usi.com contact. Accessed 2026-09-16.
42. [USI Exclusive PrivaSafe](https://ucontent.usi.com/solution-insights/privasafe/). USI Insurance Services; Manuscripted cyber and privacy program description; no contracting insurer named. Accessed 2026-09-16.
43. [Protect Your Organization From Increasing Third-Party Cyber Exposures](https://www.usi.com/executive-insights/executive-series-articles/featured/property-casualty/q4-2023/protect-your-organization-from-increasing-third-party-cyber-exposures/). USI Insurance Services; PrivaSafe risk-transfer description and review of existing cyber and technology E&O policies before marketing. Accessed 2026-09-16.
44. [Protect Your Company and Personal Assets From Management Liability Risks](https://www.usi.com/executive-insights/executive-series-articles/supplemental/emerging-business/q3-2023/protect-against-management-liability-risks/). USI Insurance Services; ExecuSafe program for D&O and management liability, including EPL, fiduciary, and crime; Select.Business@usi.com. Accessed 2026-09-16.
45. [Reduce Claims and Costs by Optimizing Your Risk Control](https://www.usi.com/executive-insights/executive-series-articles/featured/property-casualty/q4-2024/reduce-claims-and-costs-by-optimizing-your-risk-control/). USI Insurance Services; USI PATH proprietary risk-control platform description. Accessed 2026-09-16.
46. [Client Emergency Preparedness Claims Kit](https://www.usi.com/siteassets/2021-claims-reporting-guidelines.pdf). USI Insurance Services; Updated May 2021 claims-reporting table directing some lines to the insurer and executive, professional, and cyber lines to the USI account team or claims consultant. Accessed 2026-09-16.
47. [Natural Disaster Planning](https://www.usi.com/natural-disaster-planning). USI Insurance Services; Commercial P&C claims contact via client service team or local office; Select/Small Commercial contacts. Accessed 2026-09-16.
48. [Aon to acquire USI to establish the premier U.S. middle-market platform](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/aon-to-acquire-usi-to-establish-the-premier-us-middle-market-platform-302864628.html). Aon plc via PR Newswire; 31 August 2026 announcement; independent operation until expected Q4 2026 close; About USI description. Accessed 2026-09-16.
49. [USI Insurance Services LLC associate biography (San Francisco)](https://info.usi.com/rs/121-VCO-807/images/Gyalzen_Phurba%2007-21.pdf). USI Insurance Services; Letterhead naming USI Insurance Services LLC, 575 Market St Suite 3750 San Francisco, CA, and CA DOI License # 0G11911. Accessed 2026-09-16.

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