WTW Networks Computer Scheme
Designed to support your customers with their computer hardware and portable equipment risks
Providing Members with enhanced cover (and commission)
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The working landscape has changed significantly, with hybrid working now the new norm for millions of employees. But with less time now spent working in designated offices and premises, what should businesses be thinking about in terms of managing their computer equipment risks?
Transit risks
Hybrid work environments
Accidental damage
Physical loss - Theft - Accidental damage
Shared office spaces - Home-based offices - Shared homes
Pets - Children - Vermin
Our response
HSB Computer Insurance is a commercial product specifically designed to offer comprehensive cover for computer-related risks; split into sections to provide customers with the flexibility to choose the level of cover they need.
E-trade via HSB Fast Track or Acturis
Four sections of cover (or Sections 1 and 2 under a transactional Cyber policy)
Section 1: Hardware (core cover)
Section 2: Reinstatement of data
Section 3: Increased cost of working
Section 4: Virus, hacking and denial of service attack
Our optional covers:
- Reinstatement of data
- Increased cost of working
- Virus, hacking and denial of service attack
can be selected in addition to 'Hardware' to enhance the level of cover.
In addition, 'Virus, hacking and denial of service attack' cover also automatically extends to cover 'Reinstatement of data' and 'Increased cost of working', if these additional covers have been purchased by the customer.
- Enhanced computer product
- Enhanced commission up to 30%
- Preferential rates
- Access our product via the HSB Fast Track or Acturis e-trade platforms
- Access to an established team of underwriting professionals for referrals and general e-trade support
- Access to specialist claims handling team
- Product training provided as required
- Extra hire or lease - £100k
- Fire brigade charges - £125k
- Gas flooding systems - £125k
- Claims preparation costs - £125k
- Security guard costs - £125k
Hardware
Computers and associated equipment
Hardware
Electronic office equipment
Hardware
Telecommunications equipment
Hardware
Software and programs used to process data
Portable Equipment
Laptops
Portable Equipment
Notebooks
Portable Equipment
Tablets
Portable Equipment
Digital cameras
Portable Equipment
Smart phones
Portable Equipment
Associated software
HSB's Computer Insurance product is aimed at businesses who want to cover their computer hardware and portable equipment.
Access our product via the HSB Fast Track or Acturis e-trade platforms.
Quote
Bind
Process mid-term adjustments
Obtain renewal terms
Get an online quote within just a few clicks
Instant access to policy documentation
Manage your customers' MTAs online
Supporting documentation immediately accessible
New HSB Fast Track user? Registration is quick and easy.
Business Development
| Paul Kay | Director of Sales and Distribution | Paul.Kay@hsbeil.com | +44 (0)7879 890 585 |
| Ian Fox | Head of Sales - UK | Ian.Fox@hsbeil.com | +44 (0)7779 993 566 |
| Stacey Sheridan | Network Relationship Manager | Stacey.Sheridan@hsbeil.com | +44 (0)7879 890 506 |
Management Team
| Daniel Maskell | Head of Digital and Alternative Distribution | Daniel.Maskell@hsbeil.com | +44 (0)7921 066 504 |
| John Butterworth | Portfolio Underwriting Manager - Digital Trading | John.Butterworth@hsbeil.com | +44 (0)7989 345 048 |
| Matt Shaw | E-Trade Team Leader | Matt.Shaw@hsbeil.com | +44 (0)7581 067 137 |
Customer Trading Hub
E-Trade
| Group Contact | ||
| etrade@hsbeil.com | 0161 817 2162 (UK) | 1800 200 149 (Ireland) |
| E-Trade Underwriters | ||
| Andrew McGovern | Andrew.McGovern@hsbeil.com | +44 (0)161 817 2037 |
| Atish Boolauky | Atish.Boolauky@hsbeil.com | +44 (0)161 817 2153 |
| Caroline Griffiths-Davies | Caroline.Griffiths-Davies@hsbeil.com | +44 (0)161 817 2096 |
| Dave Allan | David.Allan@hsbeil.com | +44 (0)161 817 2052 |
| Katy Waddell | Katy.Waddell@hsbeil.com | +44 (0)161 817 2165 |
| Mathew Payne | Mathew.Payne@hsbeil.com | +44 (0)161 817 4619 |
| Vanina Oliveria | Vanina.Oliveira@hsbeil.com | +44 (0)121 233 6361 |
Transactional
| Underwriters | ||
| Steph Beazley * | Stephanie.Beazley@hsbeil.com | +44 (0)7711 192 958 |
| Connor Beswick | Connor.Beswick@hsbeil.com | +44 (0)161 817 2107 |
| Wayne Dalley | Wayne.Dalley@hsbeil.com | +44 (0)161 817 2046 |
| Niall Donnelly | Niall.Donnelly@hsbeil.com | +44 (0)2890 438 657 |
| Alison Gilliland | Alison.Gilliland@hsbeil.com | +44 (0)2890 438 657 |
| Bethany Hanlon * | Bethany.Hanlon@hsbeil.com | +44 (0)161 817 4713 |
| Catherine Horrocks | Catherine.Horrocks@hsbeil.com | +44 (0)161 817 2006 |
| Sharon Kingon | Sharon.Kingon@hsbeil.com | +44 (0)2890 438 657 |
| Andrew McGovern | Andrew.McGovern@hsbeil.com | +44 (0)161 817 2037 |
| Gemma Meek | Gemma.Meek@hsbeil.com | +44 (0)330 100 9364 |
| Smya Moughal | Smya.Moughal@hsbeil.com | +44 (0)161 817 4720 |
| Lydia O'Keefe | Lydia.OKeefe@hsbeil.com | - |
Claims Team
| Group Contact | ||
| newloss@hsbeil.com | 0330 100 3432 (UK) | 1800 812 363 (Ireland) |
HSB is committed to providing a superior customer experience through our specialist claims service.
HSB Claims Team
WTW Networks webinar: Hybrid working trends that impact computer-related risks; presented by HSB
HSB's research report - How evolving working trends are impacting computer-related risks
Examining the seismic shift towards hybrid working in the UK following the pandemic
Example Losses:
HSB Computer Insurance in action
Storm damage to computer/IT equipment
An insured’s premises experienced extensive flooding following a storm, resulting in various items of computer and other IT equipment being submerged in flood water.
£125,000
Paid
Laptop damaged during a presentation
£1,900
Claim
During a presentation, an insured’s MacBook was accidentally knocked off a table. Not only was the screen damaged in the fall, it had also warped and, as a result, the computer would not enter sleep mode when the lid was closed. The laptop was deemed to be beyond repair.
Power spike affected a computer network
£38,000
Claim
The main power distribution board at a firm of solicitors suffered a power spike. The resulting failure caused considerable damage and disruption to the computer network. Data had to be restored by a specialist IT company.
Laptop stolen from a vehicle
£1,300
Claim
An employee of a manufacturing company became the victim of crime when their laptop was stolen from the boot of their vehicle.
