# What Claude (Anthropic) with web search answered for business insurance brokers (freelancers) on 2026-10-29

## In short

On 2026-10-29, Claude (Anthropic) with web search was asked "best business insurance brokers for freelancers". It named 10 brands; the first six, in order, were E&O, Hiscox, AM Best, CoverWallet, CNA and Thimble.

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Question | best business insurance brokers for freelancers |
| Asked on | 2026-10-29 |
| Engine | Claude (Anthropic) with web search |
| Model | claude-opus-5 |
| Brands named | 10 |
| Sources cited | 8 |
| Audience | freelancers |
| Coverage | Coverage: Claude (Anthropic) with web search. Other engines not included. |
| Last verified | 2026-10-29 |

Page: https://bikoosh.com/answers/s/business-insurance-brokers-freelancers-2026-10-29
Coverage: Claude (Anthropic) with web search. Other engines not included.

## The answer, as recorded

Asked on 2026-10-29 through Claude (Anthropic) with web search (model claude-opus-5).

> Quick framing note before the list: for a solo freelancer, a *broker* is often overkill. Most freelance exposure is one or two policies (professional liability/E&O plus general liability), and the direct-to-consumer carriers will quote you in five minutes for less hassle. Brokers earn their keep once you have employees, unusual risk, or several coverage types to coordinate. So I've mixed both below, in the order I'd actually try them.
> 
> **1. Hiscox** - My default first stop for freelancers. They underwrite professional liability for 180+ specific professions, so the policy language actually matches what you do rather than a generic template, and you can bind online without talking to anyone. Quotes advertised from about $22.50/month, AM Best A-rated, with worldwide coverage options - useful if you have overseas clients. ([fitsmallbusiness.com](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/best-liability-insurance-freelance-workers/))
> 
> **2. Simply Business** - The broker I'd use if I wanted to comparison-shop rather than commit. It's a quote aggregator across a panel of carriers in one flow, which is the right move when you're not sure whether you need E&O, general liability, or both, and want to see

## Brands named, in the order the engine gave

| Position | Brand | How it was named |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | E&O | mentioned |
| 2 | Hiscox | mentioned |
| 3 | AM Best | mentioned |
| 4 | CoverWallet | mentioned |
| 5 | CNA | mentioned |
| 6 | Thimble | mentioned |
| 7 | Trustpilot | mentioned |
| 8 | ERGO NEXT | mentioned |
| 9 | NEXT | mentioned |
| 10 | Embroker | mentioned |

## Sources the engine cited

- https://fitsmallbusiness.com/best-liability-insurance-freelance-workers/ (other)
- https://www.bestmoney.com/business-insurance/reviews/simply-business (other)
- https://fitsmallbusiness.com/coverwallet-insurance-brokerage-review/ (other)
- https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/small-business/coverwallet-insurance-review (review)
- https://www.selfemployed.com/low-cost-liability-insurance-self-employed/ (other)
- https://www.jobbers.io/best-professional-liability-insurance-providers-for-freelancers-2026/ (other)
- https://www.cbinsights.com/company/embroker (other)
- https://freelancersunion.org/insurance/ (other)

The question page: https://bikoosh.com/answers/q/business-insurance-brokers/freelancers

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