AssureStart expands online small business insurance sales to Delaware

AssureStart, an online small business insurance provider, is now open for business in Delaware. AssureStart sells business property and general liability insurance on the internet to small businesses with fewer than 30 employees, an underserved and often overlooked segment of the commercial insurance market.

By answering a few questions at AssureStart.com, qualified small businesses in Delaware can get coverage recommendations and a rate quote, and purchase a business owner’s policy in as little as five minutes, with immediate access to a certificate of insurance. Buying a business owner’s policy (which combines business property and general liability coverage) through traditional commercial insurance channels can take several days or more.

With AssureStart’s all-new technology and efficient direct sales process, the company is able to pass along savings to small business owners.

“As the only insurer exclusively focused on small enterprises, our mission is to help small business owners meet their unique insurance needs through an award-winning, next-generation technology platform,” said AssureStart CEO Greg Tacchetti.

AssureStart’s proprietary technology platform and recommendation engine can be accessed 24/7 via laptop, tablet or smartphone. During the application and purchase process, prospective customers can contact a licensed insurance professional by phone, email or web chat to ask questions and receive more information.

AssureStart is backed by the financial strength of American Family Mutual Insurance Company, rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best. Policies are underwritten by Midvale Indemnity Company, an affiliate of American Family.

The company formed in February 2013 and launched service in its first state in November 2013. AssureStart currently sells business owner’s policies in 25 states. It plans to cover another 12 states by the end of 2014, with a national footprint complete in early 2015.

Based in Seattle, AssureStart is dedicated to serving the insurance needs of small businesses with one to 30 employees. The company sells business owner’s policies (general liability and business property insurance coverage) direct to small businesses at AssureStart.com.