Business Insurance once a field which was largely operated by brokers has quickly developed into an area where customers can choose to skip the middle man and go directly to such insurers themselves. It could be argued that a change in the market behavior was more than likely inevitable due to the swift development and wider availability of the internet.

At the start of 2004 it was estimated that there were around 4.3 million business enterprises in the UK. The vast majority of which were SMEs. During this time, the SME sector was responsible for more than half of the UK’s turnover and likewise with regards to employment (DTi Statistical Press Release URN 05/92 August 2005). When you run your own business, you want to spend as much time as possible earning income and as little time as possible searching around for the right insurance deal.
An aim of one of the first direct business insurance entrants, Premierline Direct, is to use their experience to tailor an insurance policy that meets the business needs. What’s more, customers receive all this for a competitively priced premium and with no compromise on the level of service. Being business insurance specialists they understand that within a specific trade there are different insurance needs and so they also offer a whole range of optional insurance cover which can be chosen in addition to the standard cover.

Premierline Direct Limited is a subsidiary of Allianz Insurance plc (Allianz) - part of the global Allianz Group. Policies are underwritten by Allianz who are part of the Allianz group, one of the world's largest financial service providers, with over 60 million clients in over 70 countries, with global reach and local expertise; a reputation for customer service has always been a trademark to Allianz. Allianz brings together the financial strength and global reach of Allianz with the local expertise and reputation for customer service that has always been a trademark of Allianz.

Previously, obtaining business insurance was a lengthy process, with numerous forms that needed to be filled in. Premierline Direct customers can now obtain a quote and a policy quickly and efficiently. The Premierline Direct concept provides the business community with the direct relationship and service standards previously only enjoyed by personal lines customers: quotes and policies can be completed within a fifteen minute telephone conversation; quotes and policies are dispatched the same day; and no form filling is required as all calls are recorded. By taking costs out of the delivery chain, utilising a central location and automating the underwriting process, we ensure that our customers benefit - enjoying lower cost premiums and consistently high levels of service. Our commitment to our customers, combined with sophisticated acquisition techniques, has resulted in accelerated growth in our customer base and this continues to grow at a rapid rate.

Besides offering competitive commercial insurance, Premierline Direct also provides great value commercial van insurance.

For more information call: 0800 294 7736

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