Simply Business Joins GAIN

GAIN (Group for Autism, Insurance, Investment & Neurodiversity) is delighted to welcome, as its latest corporate member, Simply Business is one of the UK’s biggest business insurance brokers, specialising in public liability insurance for SMEs and insuring over 900,000 small businesses and landlords across the UK. Simply Business provides an online brokerage service, delivering policies tailored to individual business requirements. Using the power of tech and data to create the best possible customer experiences. Owing to its internal underwriting capability and expert panel of insurers, Simply Business can cover over 1,200 trade types – ranging from plumbers to accountants to dog walkers.

Simply Business, thinks differently about insurance, by offering its customers a flexible and innovative approach and, this requires a workforce that can think outside the box. By working with GAIN, the insurer is seeking to recognise and enhance diversity of thought and to build a community of creative thinkers through their newly launched neurodiversity network.

Through this partnership, Simply Business hopes that all employees, both neurotypical and neurodivergent can realise their full potential as individuals, which in turn will benefit their business and customers alike.

Liselle Appleby, Supervisory Board Member of GAIN states, “We are delighted to welcome Simply Business on board as the latest member of GAIN. They join a host of other industry giants, who are now beginning to realise the benefits found within diversity of thought, from employing a neurodiverse workforce.”

Chris Hazell, Director of Strategy and Planning added, “At Simply Business we’re passionate about fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every team member can bring their whole, authentic selves to work. So I’m delighted for Simply Business to take this next step and join GAIN as their newest member. GAIN will help access resources and support for all our employees and to help us grow our internal Neurodivergent Network.

“The Neurodivergent Network was created to support our Neurodivergent colleagues and allies by improving understanding and destigmatising neurodivergence in the workplace. Our aim is to ensure that our neurodivergent people feel safe, supported and can flourish.

“Building an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace is fundamental to our culture. We recognise the significant benefits across the board – it’s not only the right thing to do, but has a positive impact on the experience we’re able to provide our customers too.”