Inspired by businesses like yours
We've always loved eating in independent restaurants and shopping in indie shops. As insurers, we knew that big chains employ experts to choose their insurance and haggle on price. We wondered what independents do?
So, we talked to our local shops and restaurants and they told us that they'd love a package of covers and the best price offered to them first time. And, if this could be put together in a plain-English, time saving way, then all the better. We accepted the challenge, building the business around our six core principles.
Our principles
Price
We discount your price because you have great customer reviews
Loyalty
We'll automatically offer you our best price next year too
Simple
A package of covers, designed for independent restaurants and shops
Helpful
Our expert Claims Team is standing by. We are too if you need any help
Secure
Our policies are underwritten by one of the most secure companies in the world
Local
We allow you to use local tradespeople when you need repairs
Financial strength
We're authorised and regulated by the FCA, no 796693. Our underwriter, Berkshire Hathaway International Insurance Ltd, is rated AA+ by S&P.
Expression® are members of

Seaside
We're based in Brighton, two minutes from the beach, surrounded by the independent shops and restaurants that inspired us.
6 Orange Row,
Brighton
BN1 1UQ
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