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# Newfront vs Simply Business

Compare Newfront and Simply Business by coverage fit, application route, insurer roles and the questions to ask before choosing a small-business policy.

## Before You Quote

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

## Highlights

Consider Newfront if your business fits technology or cyber businesses and businesses seeking broker or risk advice, and Simply Business if it fits small businesses. Their catalogues overlap on commercial property, cyber, general liability; compare each quote route, identified insurer and policy form before choosing. [1](https://www.newfront.com/ "Newfront") [35](https://www.simplybusiness.com/about-us/ "Our Small Business Insurance Story")

## Provider Reliability Assessments

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

### Newfront

Role: Broker.

Broker Spot Score: **5.0/10** (partial score; 15% of this role's weighting included). Assessed 2026-09-22; review due 2026-10-22. Excluded factors: Identity and Authority (Current authority and applicable appointments or delegations have not been independently established across the assessed scope.); 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/newfront/reliability).

### Simply Business

Role: Broker.

Broker Spot Score: **No Spot Score**. Assessed 2026-09-29; review due 2026-10-29. Excluded factors: Identity and Authority (No numerical score was produced because the overall evidence outcome was conflicting-evidence; excluded factors cannot hide that outcome. Canonical evidence gaps: The relation between Simply Business, Inc. and Simply Business, LLC remains unresolved in reviewed disclosures.; No line/state carrier appointment list, material binding authority evidence, capacity agreement or placement share was reviewed.; The renewal wording conflict remains unresolved; the applicable rule for any particular policy is unknown.; For the all-states-and-D.C. company statement and the other listed state names, the contact page supplies no jurisdiction-specific identifiers or license classes; those details remain unknown.; No state DOI or NIPR producer lookup was run; the CA licence 0M20593 and 'all states' claim are company-reported only.; No carrier-by-state appointment list, and no rating for individual panel carriers, was found.; The Travelers AM Best rating found is for 'Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America'; the Terms name a differently worded entity, and it is a parent rating, not a broker measure.; UK operations and FCA status were out of scope.); Carrier-Network Strength (No numerical score was produced because the overall evidence outcome was conflicting-evidence; excluded factors cannot hide that outcome. Canonical evidence gaps: The relation between Simply Business, Inc. and Simply Business, LLC remains unresolved in reviewed disclosures.; No line/state carrier appointment list, material binding authority evidence, capacity agreement or placement share was reviewed.; The renewal wording conflict remains unresolved; the applicable rule for any particular policy is unknown.; For the all-states-and-D.C. company statement and the other listed state names, the contact page supplies no jurisdiction-specific identifiers or license classes; those details remain unknown.; No state DOI or NIPR producer lookup was run; the CA licence 0M20593 and 'all states' claim are company-reported only.; No carrier-by-state appointment list, and no rating for individual panel carriers, was found.; The Travelers AM Best rating found is for 'Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America'; the Terms name a differently worded entity, and it is a parent rating, not a broker measure.; UK operations and FCA status were out of scope.); Regulatory Conduct (No numerical score was produced because the overall evidence outcome was conflicting-evidence; excluded factors cannot hide that outcome. Canonical evidence gaps: The relation between Simply Business, Inc. and Simply Business, LLC remains unresolved in reviewed disclosures.; No line/state carrier appointment list, material binding authority evidence, capacity agreement or placement share was reviewed.; The renewal wording conflict remains unresolved; the applicable rule for any particular policy is unknown.; For the all-states-and-D.C. company statement and the other listed state names, the contact page supplies no jurisdiction-specific identifiers or license classes; those details remain unknown.; No state DOI or NIPR producer lookup was run; the CA licence 0M20593 and 'all states' claim are company-reported only.; No carrier-by-state appointment list, and no rating for individual panel carriers, was found.; The Travelers AM Best rating found is for 'Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America'; the Terms name a differently worded entity, and it is a parent rating, not a broker measure.; UK operations and FCA status were out of scope.); Disclosure Clarity (No numerical score was produced because the overall evidence outcome was conflicting-evidence; excluded factors cannot hide that outcome. Canonical evidence gaps: The relation between Simply Business, Inc. and Simply Business, LLC remains unresolved in reviewed disclosures.; No line/state carrier appointment list, material binding authority evidence, capacity agreement or placement share was reviewed.; The renewal wording conflict remains unresolved; the applicable rule for any particular policy is unknown.; For the all-states-and-D.C. company statement and the other listed state names, the contact page supplies no jurisdiction-specific identifiers or license classes; those details remain unknown.; No state DOI or NIPR producer lookup was run; the CA licence 0M20593 and 'all states' claim are company-reported only.; No carrier-by-state appointment list, and no rating for individual panel carriers, was found.; The Travelers AM Best rating found is for 'Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America'; the Terms name a differently worded entity, and it is a parent rating, not a broker measure.; UK operations and FCA status were out of scope.).

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

## Newfront Reviews

Review Score: 10.0 / 10 from 1 rated source, equally weighted.

Newfront has too little firmwide customer feedback for a reliable review verdict. An individual agent’s BBB grade does not establish the wider company’s service quality.

- BBB: BBB grade A (BBB letter grade). BBB profile for Ryan Tice | Newfront Insurance at a San Francisco address. Individual-producer/local listing, not Newfront Insurance Services company-wide. BBB profile displays A grade and says not BBB Accredited; grade is not customer stars. Period: File opened 2023-12-22; accessed 2026-09-25. Checked 2026-09-25. [Ryan Tice | Newfront Insurance | BBB](https://www.bbb.org/us/ca/san-francisco/profile/insurance-agency/ryan-tice---newfront-insurance-1116-955130)

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

## Simply Business Reviews

Review Score: 5.7 / 10 from 4 rated sources, equally weighted.

Customers disagree about Simply Business. Trustpilot shows 4.3 out of 5 from 1,901 reviews, but BBB customers give it 1.95 from 20 reviews and ConsumerAffairs shows 1.0.

- Trustpilot: TrustScore 4.3 (out of 5); 1901 reviews. Simply Business US Trustpilot profile. Reviews are not tied to a specific insurance line or insurer. Period: profile accessed 2026-09-29; 419 in last 12 months. Checked 2026-09-29. [Simply Business US Reviews](https://www.trustpilot.com/review/simplybusiness.com)
- ConsumerAffairs: ConsumerAffairs header rating 1.0 (out of 5 (breakdown conflicts with review filters)); 148 reviews. ConsumerAffairs Simply Business page, broad business-insurance context; not line-specific. Period: page updated 2026-09-17; denominator unresolved. Checked 2026-09-29. [Simply Business Reviews](https://www.consumeraffairs.com/insurance/simply-business.html)
- BBB: BBB business grade B+ (BBB letter grade). BBB profile classifies Simply Business as an insurance agency; business grade, consumer-review average and complaint ledger are separate measures, none is line-specific. Period: profile accessed 2026-09-29. Checked 2026-09-29. [Simply Business BBB Business Profile](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/boston/profile/insurance-agency/simply-business-0021-539591); [Simply Business BBB Complaints](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/boston/profile/insurance-agency/simply-business-0021-539591/complaints); [Simply Business BBB Customer Reviews](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/boston/profile/insurance-agency/simply-business-0021-539591/customer-reviews)
- BBB: BBB customer review average 1.95 (out of 5); 20 reviews. BBB customer-review average for the Simply Business profile (Boston, MA). Separate from the business grade. Period: BBB review page checked 2026-09-29. Checked 2026-09-29. [Simply Business BBB Customer Reviews](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/boston/profile/insurance-agency/simply-business-0021-539591/customer-reviews)

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

## Introduction

This comparison pairs technology or cyber businesses and businesses seeking broker or risk advice through Newfront with small businesses through Simply Business. Their coverage catalogues share commercial property, cyber, general liability. If one of those lines fits your business, compare the proposed forms and quote routes side by side; listed lines do not establish equal policy terms or eligibility. [1](https://www.newfront.com/ "Newfront") [35](https://www.simplybusiness.com/about-us/ "Our Small Business Insurance Story")



## Coverage Comparison

| Coverage Type | Newfront | Simply Business |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Business owner’s policy](https://spot.insure/coverage/business-owners-policy) | Not listed | Listed [44](https://www.simplybusiness.com/business-insurance/business-owners-policy-insurance/ "Business Owner’s Policy Insurance") |
| [Cargo and transit](https://spot.insure/coverage/cargo-transit) | Listed: Newfront lists cargo stock throughput among the coverages its property team handles. [13](https://www.newfront.com/property-insurance "Property") | Not listed |
| [Commercial auto](https://spot.insure/coverage/commercial-auto) | Listed: As of September 16, 2026, Newfront lists auto liability within its casualty placement services. [10](https://www.newfront.com/casualty-insurance "Casualty") | Not listed |
| [Commercial property](https://spot.insure/coverage/commercial-property) | Listed: As of September 16, 2026, Newfront markets property placement services and review of property and business-interruption values. [13](https://www.newfront.com/property-insurance "Property") | Listed: Offered as part of a BOP, rather than as a standalone policy. [45](https://www.simplybusiness.com/business-insurance/business-owners-policy-insurance/commercial-property-insurance/ "Commercial Property Insurance") [44](https://www.simplybusiness.com/business-insurance/business-owners-policy-insurance/ "Business Owner’s Policy Insurance") |
| [Crime](https://spot.insure/coverage/crime) | Listed: As of September 16, 2026, Newfront lists fidelity and crime within its executive-risk services. [11](https://www.newfront.com/executive-risk "Executive Risk") | Not listed |
| [Cyber liability](https://spot.insure/coverage/cyber) | Listed: Newfront places cyber insurance, negotiates policy wording and provides claims consultation. [12](https://www.newfront.com/cyber-insurance "Cyber Risk") | Listed: Add-on for select buyers purchasing another business policy; phone quote route. [47](https://www.simplybusiness.com/business-insurance/cyber-liability-insurance/ "Cyber Insurance") |
| [Digital assets](https://spot.insure/coverage/digital-assets) | Listed: Newfront offers brokerage services for digital-asset businesses, including custody and theft risk discussions. [19](https://www.newfront.com/industries/blockchain-and-cryptocurrency "Digital Assets & Blockchain") | Not listed |
| [Directors and officers](https://spot.insure/coverage/directors-officers) | Listed: Newfront lists D&O for private and public companies within its executive-risk services. [11](https://www.newfront.com/executive-risk "Executive Risk") | Not listed |
| [Employee health and benefits](https://spot.insure/coverage/employee-health-benefits) | Listed: Newfront offers employee-benefits advice and program design, including funding and pharmacy strategies. [24](https://www.newfront.com/total-rewards "Employee Benefits") [25](https://www.newfront.com/total-rewards/strategic-planning "Strategic Planning") | Not listed |
| [Employment practices liability](https://spot.insure/coverage/employment-practices) | Listed: Newfront lists employment practices liability within its executive-risk placement and coverage-negotiation services. [11](https://www.newfront.com/executive-risk "Executive Risk") | Not listed |
| [Equipment breakdown](https://spot.insure/coverage/equipment-breakdown) | Listed: Newfront offers equipment breakdown solutions through its property practice. [13](https://www.newfront.com/property-insurance "Property") | Not listed |
| [Fidelity bonds](https://spot.insure/coverage/fidelity-bonds) | Listed: Newfront lists fidelity and crime among its executive-risk brokerage coverages. [11](https://www.newfront.com/executive-risk "Executive Risk") | Not listed |
| [Fiduciary liability](https://spot.insure/coverage/fiduciary) | Listed: Newfront lists fiduciary coverage among its executive-risk brokerage services. [11](https://www.newfront.com/executive-risk "Executive Risk") | Not listed |
| [General liability](https://spot.insure/coverage/general-liability) | Listed: Newfront includes general liability in its casualty placement services. [10](https://www.newfront.com/casualty-insurance "Casualty") | Listed [41](https://www.simplybusiness.com/business-insurance/general-liability-insurance/ "General Liability Insurance for a Small Business") |
| [Intellectual property](https://spot.insure/coverage/intellectual-property) | Listed: Newfront’s life-science team arranges IP insurance contracts for life-science and technology clients. [18](https://www.newfront.com/industries/life-science "Life Science") | Not listed |
| [Kidnap and ransom](https://spot.insure/coverage/kidnap-ransom) | Listed: Newfront lists kidnap and ransom among its executive-risk coverage services. [11](https://www.newfront.com/executive-risk "Executive Risk") | Not listed |
| [Management liability](https://spot.insure/coverage/management-liability) | Listed: Newfront arranges management liability insurance for private and public companies. [11](https://www.newfront.com/executive-risk "Executive Risk") | Not listed |
| [Product liability](https://spot.insure/coverage/product-liability) | Listed: Newfront lists product liability among its casualty placement coverages. [10](https://www.newfront.com/casualty-insurance "Casualty") | Not listed |
| [Product recall](https://spot.insure/coverage/product-recall) | Listed: Newfront includes product recall in the life-science insurance programs it designs. [18](https://www.newfront.com/industries/life-science "Life Science") | Not listed |
| [Professional errors and omissions (E&O)](https://spot.insure/coverage/professional-errors-omissions) | Listed: Newfront lists errors and omissions among its executive-risk coverage services. [11](https://www.newfront.com/executive-risk "Executive Risk") | Listed [43](https://www.simplybusiness.com/business-insurance/professional-liability-insurance/ "Professional Liability Insurance Coverage") |
| [Representations and warranties](https://spot.insure/coverage/representations-warranties) | Listed: Newfront arranges representations and warranties insurance as part of its mergers-and-acquisitions transaction-liability services. [23](https://www.newfront.com/services/mergers-acquisitions "Mergers & Acquisitions") | Not listed |
| [Surety bonds](https://spot.insure/coverage/surety-bonds) | Listed: Newfront arranges contract and commercial surety bonds. [14](https://www.newfront.com/surety "Surety") | Not listed |
| [Technology errors and omissions (E&O)](https://spot.insure/coverage/technology-errors-omissions) | Listed: Newfront lists technology errors and omissions among its cyber-risk placement coverages. [12](https://www.newfront.com/cyber-insurance "Cyber Risk") | Not listed |
| [Tools, equipment and inland marine](https://spot.insure/coverage/inland-marine) | Not listed | Listed [46](https://www.simplybusiness.com/business-insurance/inland-marine-insurance/ "Inland Marine Insurance") |
| [Umbrella and excess liability](https://spot.insure/coverage/umbrella-excess) | Listed: Newfront arranges umbrella and excess liability insurance through its casualty practice. [10](https://www.newfront.com/casualty-insurance "Casualty") | Not listed |
| [Venture capital asset protection](https://spot.insure/coverage/venture-capital-asset-protection) | Listed: Newfront markets venture capital asset protection for venture capital funds and their partners. [16](https://www.newfront.com/industries/venture-capital "Venture Capital") | Not listed |
| [Virtual care and telehealth](https://spot.insure/coverage/virtual-care-telehealth) | Listed: Newfront arranges insurance programs for digital-health and telemedicine businesses. [20](https://www.newfront.com/industries/digital-health-and-telemedicine "Digital Health & Telemedicine") | Not listed |
| [Workers’ compensation](https://spot.insure/coverage/workers-compensation) | Listed: Newfront arranges workers’ compensation insurance through its casualty practice. [10](https://www.newfront.com/casualty-insurance "Casualty") | Listed [42](https://www.simplybusiness.com/business-insurance/workers-compensation-insurance/ "Workers’ Compensation Insurance for Small Business") |

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.



## Optional Spot Service Handoff

Spot can help prepare applications, coordinate brokers, and compare proposals. If that work is needed, collect the company's task, known deadline, current broker, and open questions for a [free consultation](https://spot.insure/pricing.md). The company decides what to buy; Spot does not automatically bind coverage.

## Key Differences Between Newfront and Simply Business

### Business Fit and Coverage

The catalogues share commercial property, cyber, general liability; other listed lines appear in the comparison table. For the overlap, match the policy forms, limits, exclusions and endorsements before treating the products as alternatives. A shared line name does not establish equal protection or eligibility.

Newfront is an insurance brokerage for businesses, from early-stage companies to established enterprises. It helps buyers arrange business insurance, manage employee benefits, and coordinate risk management with a specialist team and online tools. Its practices include technology, life sciences, construction, financial services, and public-sector organizations. [1](https://www.newfront.com/ "Newfront") [8](https://www.newfront.com/business-insurance "Business Insurance") [24](https://www.newfront.com/total-rewards "Employee Benefits") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Current official service positioning; examples from live navigation. Not a minimum-size or eligibility determination.; verified: 2026-09-15.)

Simply Business says it serves small businesses and solopreneurs and lists examples such as contractors, cleaning businesses, LLCs and sole proprietors. These examples describe its stated audience, not guaranteed insurer eligibility or availability. [35](https://www.simplybusiness.com/about-us/ "Our Small Business Insurance Story") [40](https://www.simplybusiness.com/business-insurance/ "Business Insurance for Small Businesses") [36](https://www.simplybusiness.com/terms-conditions/ "Terms of Service") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Company-described U.S. audience; eligibility varies by insurer, state and business details.; verified: 2026-09-29.)

Newfront’s casualty offering lists general liability, product liability, commercial auto liability, workers’ compensation, umbrella and excess liability, and environmental and pollution liability. Its workers’ compensation practice describes both conventional programs and structures with larger deductibles or premiums adjusted using loss experience. [10](https://www.newfront.com/casualty-insurance "Casualty") [15](https://www.newfront.com/workers-compensation "Workers’ Compensation") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Direct offering pages. Labels establish marketed brokerage capabilities, not insured hazards, available limits or entitlement under a policy. “Retro” paraphrased as loss-adjusted premiums.; verified: 2026-09-15.)

### Roles and Quote Access

Newfront’s brokerage team analyzes risks and negotiates insurance placement. Its claims service acts as a liaison with the carrier. The broker’s advice and advocacy do not make Newfront the insurer responsible for the policy. [8](https://www.newfront.com/business-insurance "Business Insurance") [12](https://www.newfront.com/cyber-insurance "Cyber Risk") [34](https://www.newfront.com/services/claims-advocacy "Claims Advocacy") [3](https://www.newfront.com/terms "General Terms Of Use") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Documented broking and carrier roles. Do not infer risk-bearing authority from “program,” “underwriting,” or ownership of technology.; verified: 2026-09-15.)

Simply Business describes its U.S. service as an online commercial-insurance marketplace and licensed producer connecting business customers with insurers. Its June 30, 2026 Terms identify Simply Business, LLC and Harborway Insurance Agency, LLC d/b/a Harborway Insurance as licensed producers, with Harborway a Simply Business subsidiary; the Terms say Harborway policies are underwritten by Spinnaker Insurance Company. Other site policies are underwritten by third-party providers, so the selected issuer depends on the offer and policy. These roles and license statements are company-reported. The contact-page footer says Simply Business, LLC is licensed in all U.S. states and D.C.; for California it says the company operates under the name Simply Business Insurance Agency, LLC and displays License #0M20593. The footer also lists Colorado, New York, Pennsylvania and Texas operating names; it gives no other license identifiers. No regulator lookup was performed or required for this candidate. [35](https://www.simplybusiness.com/about-us/ "Our Small Business Insurance Story") [36](https://www.simplybusiness.com/terms-conditions/ "Terms of Service") [48](https://www.travelers.com/about-travelers/producer-compensation-disclosure "Producer Compensation Disclosure (United States)") [37](https://www.simplybusiness.com/contact-us/ "Contact Us") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: U.S. commercial insurance distribution described by the company. Simply Business, LLC, Simply Business, Inc., Harborway Insurance Agency, LLC, the stated parent and each policy issuer are distinct. The Inc./LLC relationship remains unresolved.; verified: 2026-09-29.)

The public buying path starts with a consultation request. The form asks for your role, company, contact details, industry, employee count, and the service you need. It does not display a premium or bind coverage. [9](https://www.newfront.com/talk-to-an-expert "Get Started Today") (Evidence: Verified; scope: The empty public form was reviewed on 15 September 2026. No information was entered or submitted; downstream underwriting and purchasing workflow was not tested.; verified: 2026-09-15.)

The company advertises online quotes and weekday phone access to licensed agents. Its Terms say a quote is not guaranteed and Simply Business cannot bind a risk without panel-member approval; a quote or online purchase path does not establish that every applicant can bind online. [37](https://www.simplybusiness.com/contact-us/ "Contact Us") [36](https://www.simplybusiness.com/terms-conditions/ "Terms of Service") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Published U.S. quote and service channels. Binding depends on panel-member approval and the individual offer.; verified: 2026-09-29.)

Use these routes to plan who will assemble the submission and whether you can complete the purchase online or need an agent or broker. Ask Newfront and Simply Business to confirm the route for your state, coverage and business details; an online quote path alone does not show that a risk can be bound. [9](https://www.newfront.com/talk-to-an-expert "Get Started Today") [37](https://www.simplybusiness.com/contact-us/ "Contact Us")

### Policy Service and Claims

Newfront says Navigator brings together policy documents, certificates, claims information, payment tools, and communication with the service team. Its Executive Risk page describes renewal submissions pre-filled with historical data and document sharing with access controls. [30](https://www.newfront.com/navigator "Newfront Navigator") [11](https://www.newfront.com/executive-risk "Executive Risk") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Official feature documentation and demonstration assets only; no authenticated client account was used or outcome measured.; verified: 2026-09-15.)

The company describes account access for policy documents, certificates, account updates and adding coverage; help material routes some changes to an agent or insurer. Not every policy change is described as self-service. [37](https://www.simplybusiness.com/contact-us/ "Contact Us") [38](https://www.simplybusiness.com/help-center/ "Help Center") [36](https://www.simplybusiness.com/terms-conditions/ "Terms of Service") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Company-described post-purchase service paths; available tasks may depend on policy and insurer.; verified: 2026-09-29.)

Newfront describes helping establish reporting protocols before a loss, reviewing how a policy may respond, and acting as the buyer’s liaison with the carrier. Its advocates address coverage-reservation and denial letters, counsel selection, vendor rates, reimbursement, and allocation disputes. This documents claims assistance, not a promise that a claim will be paid. [34](https://www.newfront.com/services/claims-advocacy "Claims Advocacy") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Company description of advocacy, including TPA and adjuster selection/oversight. No assessment of claims-payment quality or assertion that Newfront is the paying insurer.; verified: 2026-09-15.)

The Terms say third-party insurers underwrite site policies and each provider handles claims on its own policies; the Help Center directs policyholders to identify and contact the insurer. This establishes a published route, not agency assistance after notice or claim outcomes. [36](https://www.simplybusiness.com/terms-conditions/ "Terms of Service") [38](https://www.simplybusiness.com/help-center/ "Help Center") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: General site-policy claim responsibility. Harborway/Spinnaker applies only to the named Harborway placement relationship.; verified: 2026-09-29.)

Compare the practical handoffs for documents, policy changes, renewal questions and claim notices. A listed support route describes access to help, not a claim outcome or a guarantee of service speed.

## What to Confirm in Quotes

Request quotes for the same business details, coverage lines, limits, deductibles or retentions and policy period. Ask Newfront and Simply Business to name the producer and issuing insurer for each proposed policy, confirm who can bind it, and itemize any customer fees or intermediary compensation. For the overlapping commercial property, cyber, general liability, compare the actual insuring agreement, exclusions, sublimits and endorsements. Also confirm who handles account changes and receives claim notices. [10](https://www.newfront.com/casualty-insurance "Casualty") [35](https://www.simplybusiness.com/about-us/ "Our Small Business Insurance Story") [26](https://www.newfront.com/terms/total-rewards "Total Rewards Terms Of Service") [36](https://www.simplybusiness.com/terms-conditions/ "Terms of Service")

## Compare Services

What each provider documents about the services you may need.

| Criteria | Newfront | Simply Business |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Business role | WTW announced that it completed its acquisition of Newfront on January 27, 2026. Newfront’s Business Insurance team joined WTW’s Risk & Broking segment, while Total Rewards joined Health, Wealth & Career. [2](https://investors.wtwco.com/news-releases/news-release-details/wtw-completes-acquisition-newfront "WTW Completes Acquisition Of Newfront") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Acquirer’s completed-transaction announcement, corroborated by current Newfront homepage; company-reported corporate event, not an insurer financial-strength assessment.; verified: 2026-09-15.)<br><br>Newfront’s current terms use the name Newfront Insurance Services. An older official disclosure identifies ABD Insurance and Financial Services, Inc. as the agency behind the Newfront brand following its 2022 merger. The current site calls Newfront Insurance Services a trade name; confirm the full contracting producer name on your engagement agreement. [3](https://www.newfront.com/terms "General Terms Of Use") [1](https://www.newfront.com/ "Newfront") [5](https://downloads.ctfassets.net/c3s9zap8g5rq/13QEYBm9gO92xSeBRClBJc/3e91fc2fb08aea6d7669bbc1fcb3ea4e/Inflection-Point_The-Transformative-Promise-of-AI-in-Insurance-and-Beyond.pdf "Inflection Point: The Transformative Promise Of AI In Insurance And Beyond") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Historical corporate identity is separated from current trade-name usage. Current license record and any subsequent legal-name changes could not be independently established. No claim that the former Newfront Insurance Services, LLC remains a separate current producer.; verified: 2026-09-15.)<br><br>Newfront’s brokerage team analyzes risks and negotiates insurance placement. Its claims service acts as a liaison with the carrier. The broker’s advice and advocacy do not make Newfront the insurer responsible for the policy. [8](https://www.newfront.com/business-insurance "Business Insurance") [12](https://www.newfront.com/cyber-insurance "Cyber Risk") [34](https://www.newfront.com/services/claims-advocacy "Claims Advocacy") [3](https://www.newfront.com/terms "General Terms Of Use") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Documented broking and carrier roles. Do not infer risk-bearing authority from “program,” “underwriting,” or ownership of technology.; verified: 2026-09-15.) | Simply Business describes its U.S. service as an online commercial-insurance marketplace and licensed producer connecting business customers with insurers. Its June 30, 2026 Terms identify Simply Business, LLC and Harborway Insurance Agency, LLC d/b/a Harborway Insurance as licensed producers, with Harborway a Simply Business subsidiary; the Terms say Harborway policies are underwritten by Spinnaker Insurance Company. Other site policies are underwritten by third-party providers, so the selected issuer depends on the offer and policy. These roles and license statements are company-reported. The contact-page footer says Simply Business, LLC is licensed in all U.S. states and D.C.; for California it says the company operates under the name Simply Business Insurance Agency, LLC and displays License #0M20593. The footer also lists Colorado, New York, Pennsylvania and Texas operating names; it gives no other license identifiers. No regulator lookup was performed or required for this candidate. [35](https://www.simplybusiness.com/about-us/ "Our Small Business Insurance Story") [36](https://www.simplybusiness.com/terms-conditions/ "Terms of Service") [48](https://www.travelers.com/about-travelers/producer-compensation-disclosure "Producer Compensation Disclosure (United States)") [37](https://www.simplybusiness.com/contact-us/ "Contact Us") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: U.S. commercial insurance distribution described by the company. Simply Business, LLC, Simply Business, Inc., Harborway Insurance Agency, LLC, the stated parent and each policy issuer are distinct. The Inc./LLC relationship remains unresolved.; verified: 2026-09-29.) |
| Application process | The public buying path starts with a consultation request. The form asks for your role, company, contact details, industry, employee count, and the service you need. It does not display a premium or bind coverage. [9](https://www.newfront.com/talk-to-an-expert "Get Started Today") (Evidence: Verified; scope: The empty public form was reviewed on 15 September 2026. No information was entered or submitted; downstream underwriting and purchasing workflow was not tested.; verified: 2026-09-15.)<br><br>Newfront describes assembling a team for your industry, reviewing your business and risk exposures, and presenting that information to underwriters. Its technology practice describes onboarding and renewal reviews, with additional market shopping when appropriate. The reviewed public pages do not promise a universal quote or binding turnaround. [8](https://www.newfront.com/business-insurance "Business Insurance") [29](https://www.newfront.com/industries/technology "Technology") [9](https://www.newfront.com/talk-to-an-expert "Get Started Today") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Service descriptions, not observed customer onboarding or measured timing. A consultation is not a completed insurance application.; verified: 2026-09-15.)<br><br>Some online services may require you to appoint Newfront as broker of record—the broker designated to service your insurance. Ask which tools and services are included before signing that appointment. [3](https://www.newfront.com/terms "General Terms Of Use") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: General Terms §1.2; condition applies to some services, not a claim all public pages require an appointment.; verified: 2026-09-15.)<br><br>Life-science clients can use Newfront’s Clinical Trial Portal to check country requirements, upload documents, and request quotes. The public description does not establish automatic approval or a guaranteed time to receive coverage. [18](https://www.newfront.com/industries/life-science "Life Science") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Public portal description only; no portal authentication, uploads or quotation attempts.; verified: 2026-09-15.) | The company advertises online quotes and weekday phone access to licensed agents. Its Terms say a quote is not guaranteed and Simply Business cannot bind a risk without panel-member approval; a quote or online purchase path does not establish that every applicant can bind online. [37](https://www.simplybusiness.com/contact-us/ "Contact Us") [36](https://www.simplybusiness.com/terms-conditions/ "Terms of Service") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Published U.S. quote and service channels. Binding depends on panel-member approval and the individual offer.; verified: 2026-09-29.) |
| Servicing and renewals | Newfront says Navigator brings together policy documents, certificates, claims information, payment tools, and communication with the service team. Its Executive Risk page describes renewal submissions pre-filled with historical data and document sharing with access controls. [30](https://www.newfront.com/navigator "Newfront Navigator") [11](https://www.newfront.com/executive-risk "Executive Risk") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Official feature documentation and demonstration assets only; no authenticated client account was used or outcome measured.; verified: 2026-09-15.)<br><br>A policy or coverage change requested through Navigator remains preliminary until the applicable carrier approves it and provides written confirmation. A submitted request is not evidence that the new coverage is in force. [3](https://www.newfront.com/terms "General Terms Of Use") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: General Terms §5.3. Contractual limitation, not an interpretation of a customer policy.; verified: 2026-09-15.)<br><br>Newfront says its Partner Management tool is included in client service agreements at no additional cost. It tracks vendor certificates, expiration dates, compliance issues, and follow-up activity inside Navigator. This is a statement about that tool, not a promise of free brokerage services. [31](https://www.newfront.com/partner-management "Partner Management Tool") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Current feature page inclusion statement; actual client eligibility and service scope require agreement confirmation.; verified: 2026-09-15.)<br><br>Newfront’s Contract Review tool extracts insurance requirements, compares them with current policies, provides source citations, and notifies the Newfront team. Its Coverage Gap Analysis tool supports the team’s policy reviews. These are company-described functions; the reviewed materials do not independently establish accuracy or prove that all gaps will be detected. [32](https://www.newfront.com/contract-review "AI-Powered Contract Review") [33](https://www.newfront.com/cga "AI-Powered Coverage Gap Analysis") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: AI-supported advisory tools, not a substitute for actual policy or legal review. No adoption of competitor comparisons, minutes-to-completion or outcome claims.; verified: 2026-09-15.)<br><br>Newfront’s March 2026 privacy notice describes integration with WTW as ongoing and anticipates substantial integration by year-end, subject to legal and contractual limits. That is a stated plan, not confirmation that systems, data practices, or service agreements have already been unified. [4](https://www.newfront.com/privacy "Privacy Policy") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Introduction, integration statement dated 13 March 2026; do not present anticipated timing as a completed event.; verified: 2026-09-15.) | Simply Business lists licensed-agent phone support Monday through Friday: sales 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time and service 9 a.m.–6 p.m. These listed hours do not establish a response-time guarantee. [37](https://www.simplybusiness.com/contact-us/ "Contact Us") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Hours displayed on the current U.S. contact page; no actual wait-time observation is implied.; verified: 2026-09-29.)<br><br>The company describes account access for policy documents, certificates, account updates and adding coverage; help material routes some changes to an agent or insurer. Not every policy change is described as self-service. [37](https://www.simplybusiness.com/contact-us/ "Contact Us") [38](https://www.simplybusiness.com/help-center/ "Help Center") [36](https://www.simplybusiness.com/terms-conditions/ "Terms of Service") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Company-described post-purchase service paths; available tasks may depend on policy and insurer.; verified: 2026-09-29.)<br><br>The Help Center FAQ says most customers opt into automatic renewal and gives 60-day notice and 30-day processing timing only for those who opt in. The same Help Center summary and June 30, 2026 Terms use broader automatic-renewal wording without the FAQ’s opt-in qualification. The public descriptions conflict; they do not establish which wording applies to every policy. [38](https://www.simplybusiness.com/help-center/ "Help Center") [36](https://www.simplybusiness.com/terms-conditions/ "Terms of Service") (Evidence: Conflicting sources; scope: Company-published descriptions reviewed 2026-09-29. FAQ detail, Help Center summary and Terms are inconsistent; no buyer-specific policy notice was reviewed.; verified: 2026-09-29.) |
| Claims assistance | Newfront describes helping establish reporting protocols before a loss, reviewing how a policy may respond, and acting as the buyer’s liaison with the carrier. Its advocates address coverage-reservation and denial letters, counsel selection, vendor rates, reimbursement, and allocation disputes. This documents claims assistance, not a promise that a claim will be paid. [34](https://www.newfront.com/services/claims-advocacy "Claims Advocacy") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Company description of advocacy, including TPA and adjuster selection/oversight. No assessment of claims-payment quality or assertion that Newfront is the paying insurer.; verified: 2026-09-15.) | The Terms say third-party insurers underwrite site policies and each provider handles claims on its own policies; the Help Center directs policyholders to identify and contact the insurer. This establishes a published route, not agency assistance after notice or claim outcomes. [36](https://www.simplybusiness.com/terms-conditions/ "Terms of Service") [38](https://www.simplybusiness.com/help-center/ "Help Center") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: General site-policy claim responsibility. Harborway/Spinnaker applies only to the named Harborway placement relationship.; verified: 2026-09-29.) |
| Customer focus | Newfront is an insurance brokerage for businesses, from early-stage companies to established enterprises. It helps buyers arrange business insurance, manage employee benefits, and coordinate risk management with a specialist team and online tools. Its practices include technology, life sciences, construction, financial services, and public-sector organizations. [1](https://www.newfront.com/ "Newfront") [8](https://www.newfront.com/business-insurance "Business Insurance") [24](https://www.newfront.com/total-rewards "Employee Benefits") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Current official service positioning; examples from live navigation. Not a minimum-size or eligibility determination.; verified: 2026-09-15.) | Simply Business says it serves small businesses and solopreneurs and lists examples such as contractors, cleaning businesses, LLCs and sole proprietors. These examples describe its stated audience, not guaranteed insurer eligibility or availability. [35](https://www.simplybusiness.com/about-us/ "Our Small Business Insurance Story") [40](https://www.simplybusiness.com/business-insurance/ "Business Insurance for Small Businesses") [36](https://www.simplybusiness.com/terms-conditions/ "Terms of Service") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Company-described U.S. audience; eligibility varies by insurer, state and business details.; verified: 2026-09-29.) |
| Fees and compensation | A standard business-insurance fee schedule, commission percentage, or premium range was not found in the reviewed business, consultation, and general-terms pages. Request an account-specific disclosure of brokerage fees, insurer commissions, other remuneration, and any separately billed services. [8](https://www.newfront.com/business-insurance "Business Insurance") [9](https://www.newfront.com/talk-to-an-expert "Get Started Today") [3](https://www.newfront.com/terms "General Terms Of Use") (Evidence: Not found in reviewed sources; scope: Public commercial property/casualty pricing scope. Employee-benefits terms below are not extrapolated to P&C; absence of a public schedule does not mean zero compensation.; verified: 2026-09-15.)<br><br>For Total Rewards, the order form sets compensation. The published terms allow insurer-paid commissions or client fees and disclose additional carrier compensation tied to the wider book of business. They also address non-cash compensation, retained unused carrier funds, and separate pass-through expenses. Newfront says supplemental commissions will not affect its recommendations. [26](https://www.newfront.com/terms/total-rewards "Total Rewards Terms Of Service") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Total Rewards Terms §§4.1–4.8 only; not P&C-wide terms. Company promise about recommendations is not independently verified conflict-of-interest performance.; verified: 2026-09-15.)<br><br>Total Rewards agreements renew annually unless written nonrenewal notice is given at least 60 days in advance. Termination for convenience is allowed during renewal terms with 60 days’ written notice; the client must retain Newfront as broker of record through the current agreement term. Separately, a participating Block Strategy client ending the agreement for convenience during an active affected policy can owe an early-exit fee based on remaining premium savings. [26](https://www.newfront.com/terms/total-rewards "Total Rewards Terms Of Service") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Total Rewards Terms §§3.2–3.4. Section 3.4.1 conditions the savings-based fee on Block Strategy participation and active affected coverage; §3.4.2 applies broker-of-record retention to termination for convenience under §3.4, without that participation condition. Not general business-insurance cancellation terms.; verified: 2026-09-15.) | The Terms say Simply Business receives commission or other compensation from or through panel members and that customers may also incur separate processing, administrative, service, installment or cancellation fees. They give no amount or placement-specific applicability; the Terms say charges are disclosed before purchase. [36](https://www.simplybusiness.com/terms-conditions/ "Terms of Service") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: General disclosure dated 2026-06-30; no specific commission, fee schedule, premium or customer charge was reviewed.; verified: 2026-09-29.) |

## Related Reading

- [What Is Newfront?](https://spot.insure/insurance-providers/newfront)
- [Simply Business: Online Small-Business Insurance Marketplace](https://spot.insure/insurance-providers/simply-business)

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## Sources

### [Newfront Official Website](https://www.newfront.com)

1. [Newfront](https://www.newfront.com/). Newfront; Built to Scale; business and industry navigation; footer trade-name and license notice; WTW announcement hero. Accessed 2026-09-15.
2. [WTW Completes Acquisition Of Newfront](https://investors.wtwco.com/news-releases/news-release-details/wtw-completes-acquisition-newfront). WTW; 27 January 2026 release; completion announcement and allocation of Business Insurance and Total Rewards to WTW segments. Accessed 2026-09-15.
3. [General Terms Of Use](https://www.newfront.com/terms). Newfront; Last updated 17 July 2025; opening contracting name; §1.2 Additional Requirements; §5.3 Reliance on Services; §2 copyright and use restrictions. Accessed 2026-09-15.
4. [Privacy Policy](https://www.newfront.com/privacy). Newfront; Last updated 13 March 2026; Introduction, paragraphs beginning “On January 27, 2026” and “We anticipate”; integration timetable and qualifications. Accessed 2026-09-15.
5. [Inflection Point: The Transformative Promise Of AI In Insurance And Beyond](https://downloads.ctfassets.net/c3s9zap8g5rq/13QEYBm9gO92xSeBRClBJc/3e91fc2fb08aea6d7669bbc1fcb3ea4e/Inflection-Point_The-Transformative-Promise-of-AI-in-Insurance-and-Beyond.pdf). Newfront; PDF page 14 of 14, ©2023 footer: Newfront brand name; ABD Insurance and Financial Services, Inc. as surviving agency; 1 January 2022 merger. Accessed 2026-09-15.
6. [California License Number Search](https://cdicloud.insurance.ca.gov/cal/LicenseNumberSearch). California Department of Insurance; Search for 0H55918 on 15 September 2026; the public lookup could not be completed and no record was returned. Accessed 2026-09-15.
7. [License List Linked By Newfront](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UMPePkw6yPnyB41_ME6Tmb0OfTAyDl7dA6bgyLPVvW8/edit). Newfront (linked Google document); Footer-linked license list; the linked list could not be independently read on 15 September 2026. Accessed 2026-09-15.
8. [Business Insurance](https://www.newfront.com/business-insurance). Newfront; Purpose-Built Team; Full Transparency; Streamlined Program Management. Accessed 2026-09-15.
9. [Get Started Today](https://www.newfront.com/talk-to-an-expert). Newfront; Consultation form: contact and company fields, industry, employee count, service choices and Additional Details. Accessed 2026-09-15.
10. [Casualty](https://www.newfront.com/casualty-insurance). Newfront; Our Approach: Placement Expertise; Key Coverages to Protect Your Business: General Liability, Product Liability, Auto Liability, Umbrella/Excess Liability, Workers’ Compensation. Accessed 2026-09-16.
11. [Executive Risk](https://www.newfront.com/executive-risk). Newfront; Key Coverages to Protect Your Business: Directors and Officers (D&O) for private and public companies, Errors and Omissions (E&O), Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI), Fiduciary, Fidelity and Crime, Kidnap & Ransom; Committed to Client Advocacy: integrated claims and coverage negotiation; Industry-Leading Technology; Executive Risk Solutions Practice Leader description of management liability lines; brokerage footer. Accessed 2026-09-16.
12. [Cyber Risk](https://www.newfront.com/cyber-insurance). Newfront; Coverage Negotiation; Subject Matter Expertise; Key Coverages to Protect Your Business: Cyber Liability Insurance, Data Breach Insurance, Technology Errors and Omissions (E&O), Business Interruption, Network Security Liability, Cyber Extortion and Ransomware Coverage. Accessed 2026-09-16.
13. [Property](https://www.newfront.com/property-insurance). Newfront; Opening equipment-breakdown service offer; Our Approach: Quality Matters and Global Placement Expertise; No Two Risks are Alike; Key Coverages to Protect Your Business: Cargo Stock Throughput; Talk to an Expert. Accessed 2026-09-16.
14. [Surety](https://www.newfront.com/surety). Newfront; Safeguarding Your Success; Contract Bonds; Commercial Bonds; Key Bond Types for Your Business: Contract Surety, Commercial Surety, Subdivision/Developer Bonds; Industry-Leading Technology. Accessed 2026-09-16.
15. [Workers’ Compensation](https://www.newfront.com/workers-compensation). Newfront; Optimized Risk Financing; Claims Advocacy; Circle of Care; Technology-Based Resources. Accessed 2026-09-15.
16. [Venture Capital](https://www.newfront.com/industries/venture-capital). Newfront; Our approach; Comprehensive Coverage: Venture Capital Asset Protection; Customized Coverage: Manuscript Coverage Endorsement; VCAP policy for funds, partners and portfolio companies. Accessed 2026-09-16.
17. [Asset Protection Program](https://www.newfront.com/asset-protection-program). Newfront; Tailored LPI Services; Comprehensive Coverage Solutions; Strong Carrier Partnerships; Seamless Technology & Full-Service Support. Accessed 2026-09-15.
18. [Life Science](https://www.newfront.com/industries/life-science). Newfront; Insightful risk management (program design for supply chain, clinical trials, product liability and recall); Foreign clinical trial expertise; Clinical trial portal; Leadership: IP insurance contracts for life-science and technology clients. Accessed 2026-09-16.
19. [Digital Assets & Blockchain](https://www.newfront.com/industries/blockchain-and-cryptocurrency). Newfront; Subject matter expertise: theft of digital assets, custody and counterparties; underwriter relationships in US, London and Bermuda. Accessed 2026-09-16.
20. [Digital Health & Telemedicine](https://www.newfront.com/industries/digital-health-and-telemedicine). Newfront; Digital Health & Telemedicine hero; Strategies for the journey; Vertically-dedicated team; A tech-forward take; Step-by-step claims guidance. Accessed 2026-09-16.
21. [Aviation](https://www.newfront.com/industries/aviation). Newfront; Custom Strategy; Deep Industry Connections; Subject Matter Expertise: aircraft, helicopters, VTOL and drones. Accessed 2026-09-15.
22. [Entertainment](https://www.newfront.com/industries/entertainment). Newfront; Subject matter expertise: live events, theme parks, resorts, media companies, event cancellation, weather and parametrics. Accessed 2026-09-15.
23. [Mergers & Acquisitions](https://www.newfront.com/services/mergers-acquisitions). Newfront; Transaction liability: R&W, tax and contingent liability insurance; Due diligence; Go-forward insurance & benefits. Accessed 2026-09-16.
24. [Employee Benefits](https://www.newfront.com/total-rewards). Newfront; Employee Benefits heading; Tailored Solutions; Comprehensive Expertise: Benefits, Global Benefits, Compensation and Retirement. Accessed 2026-09-16.
25. [Strategic Planning](https://www.newfront.com/total-rewards/strategic-planning). Newfront; Funding Approach; Pharmacy Solutions; Renewal Negotiations & Proprietary Programs. Accessed 2026-09-16.
26. [Total Rewards Terms Of Service](https://www.newfront.com/terms/total-rewards). Newfront; Last updated 4 May 2026; §§1–2 scope and client obligations; §§3.2–3.4 renewal, termination and Block Strategy; §§4.1–4.8 compensation and expenses. Accessed 2026-09-15.
27. [Global Insurance](https://www.newfront.com/services/global). Newfront; Our Approach; Worldwide Connections; Global Services including locally admitted coverage. Accessed 2026-09-15.
28. [Alternative Risk Financing](https://www.newfront.com/services/alternative-risk-financing). Newfront; Analyze the options; Robust and unique solutions; Leveraging a Captive. Accessed 2026-09-15.
29. [Technology](https://www.newfront.com/industries/technology). Newfront; Process-driven approach; Fully engaged; IPO D&O Toolkit. Accessed 2026-09-15.
30. [Newfront Navigator](https://www.newfront.com/navigator). Newfront; Total Access. Real Confidence; Explore What You Can Do in Navigator; product demonstration image. Accessed 2026-09-15.
31. [Partner Management Tool](https://www.newfront.com/partner-management). Newfront; Simplify Compliance. Strengthen Vendor Management; Automated Compliance, No Extra Cost. Accessed 2026-09-15.
32. [AI-Powered Contract Review](https://www.newfront.com/contract-review). Newfront; Introduction; Clarity Without the Complexity; Backed by Experts. Accessed 2026-09-15.
33. [AI-Powered Coverage Gap Analysis](https://www.newfront.com/cga). Newfront; Consistent, Confident Coverage Reviews; walkthrough describing tools used by Newfront teams. Accessed 2026-09-15.
34. [Claims Advocacy](https://www.newfront.com/services/claims-advocacy). Newfront; Pre-loss protocols; Meaningful consulting; Proactive advocacy; Comprehensive service at the core. Accessed 2026-09-15.

### [Simply Business Official Website](https://www.simplybusiness.com/)

35. [Our Small Business Insurance Story](https://www.simplybusiness.com/about-us/). Simply Business; Opening description and audience; digital marketplace, business types and U.S. service. Accessed 2026-09-29.
36. [Terms of Service](https://www.simplybusiness.com/terms-conditions/). Simply Business; Dated June 30, 2026; §1 lines 22–28; §8 lines 87–113; §10 lines 143–149; §19 line 211. Accessed 2026-09-29.
37. [Contact Us](https://www.simplybusiness.com/contact-us/). Simply Business; Opening contact details lines 20–31; licensed-agent phone hours lines 46–59; U.S. licensing and state-specific name disclosures in footer lines 108–111, including California License #0M20593. Accessed 2026-09-29.
38. [Help Center](https://www.simplybusiness.com/help-center/). Simply Business; Claims, account servicing, agent-routed changes, renewal FAQ and Common Topics. Accessed 2026-09-29.
39. [How Simply Business Works](https://www.simplybusiness.com/about-us/how-simply-business-works/). Simply Business; Common types lines 92–160; quote/purchase flow; estimate-method footnotes lines 198–200. Accessed 2026-09-29.
40. [Business Insurance for Small Businesses](https://www.simplybusiness.com/business-insurance/). Simply Business; Small Business Insurance Coverage Options and policy links. Accessed 2026-09-29.
41. [General Liability Insurance for a Small Business](https://www.simplybusiness.com/business-insurance/general-liability-insurance/). Simply Business; Coverage lines 51–75; audience lines 61–65, 153–155; application and examples elsewhere on page. Accessed 2026-09-29.
42. [Workers’ Compensation Insurance for Small Business](https://www.simplybusiness.com/business-insurance/workers-compensation-insurance/). Simply Business; Coverage and benefits lines 45–69; state/buyer qualifications lines 178–189. Accessed 2026-09-29.
43. [Professional Liability Insurance Coverage](https://www.simplybusiness.com/business-insurance/professional-liability-insurance/). Simply Business; Coverage lines 45–100; buyer examples lines 101–158; online quote steps lines 237–260. Accessed 2026-09-29.
44. [Business Owner’s Policy Insurance](https://www.simplybusiness.com/business-insurance/business-owners-policy-insurance/). Simply Business; Bundle lines 34–38, 218–243; add-on/exclusion discussion lines 226–243; buyer and quote sections. Accessed 2026-09-29.
45. [Commercial Property Insurance](https://www.simplybusiness.com/business-insurance/business-owners-policy-insurance/commercial-property-insurance/). Simply Business; Lines 15–18 present physical-location cover as part of a BOP; lines 34–49 describe the package; lines 59–63 say it is offered as part of the BOP rather than as a standalone policy and link to a BOP quote. Accessed 2026-09-29.
46. [Inland Marine Insurance](https://www.simplybusiness.com/business-insurance/inland-marine-insurance/). Simply Business; Equipment/inventory lines 15–18, 59–63; examples and quote workflow lines 97–140, 168–191. Accessed 2026-09-29.
47. [Cyber Insurance](https://www.simplybusiness.com/business-insurance/cyber-liability-insurance/). Simply Business; Claim types lines 88–105; select-buyer add-on/phone quote lines 171–175; route and last-updated lines 389–395. Accessed 2026-09-29.
48. [Producer Compensation Disclosure (United States)](https://www.travelers.com/about-travelers/producer-compensation-disclosure). Travelers; Ownership interest in a producer, lines 57–60: Travelers says it owns Simply Business, Inc.; relation to Simply Business, LLC not stated. Accessed 2026-09-29.

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