5th January 2024 | IN EXPERT INSIGHT | BY SBID Share Tweet Pinterest LinkedIn Henry Newby, Partnerships Director at Superscript has given his insights into the industry. Insurance has a reputation for being complex and time-consuming – and it isn’t always easy to find the right cover. That’s where Superscript comes in. Superscript does things differently, with personalised cover, monthly payment options and fee-free policy adjustments. They offer a wide range of covers, including professional indemnity insurance – a requirement for all SBID members – public liability, employers’ liability, cyber and equipment insurance. And with their intuitive online platform, you can be fully insured in just ten minutes. Superscript How do your products or services support the interior design profession? Interior design may not seem like the most hazardous of professions, but every business is exposed to risks. Our wide range of insurance products support interior design professionals by providing relevant protection, so you aren’t left footing the bill in the event of a claim. A key risk for interior design professionals is being sued for mistakes in your services. If this were to happen, our professional indemnity insurance could cover your legal fees, compensation costs and unpaid client fees. We also offer: public and product liability insurance, in case you injure a member of the public or damage their property; employers’ liability insurance, which is likely to be a legal requirement if you have any staff; business equipment cover, to pay for repairs or replacements for lost, damaged or stolen kit; cyber insurance, in case you fall victim to cyber-crime; and plenty more useful covers. Superscript How do you work with interior designers to enhance their projects? It hasn’t always been easy for interior designers to buy and manage their insurance – so we’re challenging the status quo by providing cover that truly meets your needs. No business owner looks forward to finding insurance, but our online signup process makes it quick and easy. Fill in some details, and we’ll present you with a range of relevant covers. It takes just ten minutes, so you can spend more time on the work you’re passionate about. Your insurance needs may vary from project to project. For example, you could hire temporary staff for a one-off job, or you may need to change your working location to be on site for a few weeks. With Superscript, you can adjust your cover at any time, so you’ll always have the right protection. We know that the claims process can be daunting, but our in-house team of experts will support you every step of the way. They can settle a claim in as little as 48 hours, so you can quickly get back to business. Superscript What has been your most significant company highlight or success from the past year? We’ve had a lot of incredible highlights over the past year, but we’re particularly proud of the completion of our Series B funding round at the start of 2023. In the context of a challenging macroeconomic environment and shift in global investor appetites, this funding round represented a huge vote of confidence in what we’re building at Superscript. We’ve also been settling into our beautiful new office in London’s Square Mile. As every SBID member knows, a well-designed workspace makes all the difference – it’s proving to be a great base for collaboration and innovation. Superscript Is there anything new you are excited to be working on? We’re still in the early days of our partnership with SBID, and we’re really excited about continuing our collaboration. Through our partnership, we’ve been able to share our expertise with interior design professionals, so they get a greater understanding of the risks they face and how to best mitigate them. We’re looking forward to further building our profile in the world of interior design, so we can continue providing valuable knowledge, challenging the perception of insurance, and supporting SBID members throughout their professional journeys. And it would be a huge bonus if we picked up some interior design tips from the people that know best! How does your partnership with SBID assist its members in business? Through our partnership with SBID, we’re aiming to make insurance more accessible – so members can run their business with peace of mind, knowing they’re protected from risks and supported by a team of insurance experts. In line with SBID’s Code of Conduct, all members are required to have professional indemnity insurance. To help interior design professionals meet these requirements and get the right level of protection, we’re giving SBID members 15% off their entire insurance policy for a whole year* (so make sure you join SBID to take advantage of this exclusive offer!). Henry Newby, Partnerships Director at Superscript About Superscript Insurance should be a smooth ride, not a hop, skip and a jump. That’s where we come in. With Superscript’s flexible, customisable business insurance, you can:pick the covers you need, leave the ones you don’t, pay monthly or yearly, it’s your choice, tweak your policy at any time, get a personalised quote in just four minutes. Plus, SBID members get 15% off. Get in touch to redeem: [email protected] Save on professional indemnity insurance – a requirement for all SBID members – and more useful covers such as public liability, employers’ liability, cyber and equipment insurance. As you’d expect, terms, conditions and exclusions apply. 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