OTM agrees partnership to introduce insurance products to agents

OnTheMarket has agreed an exclusive partnership with insurance broker Simply Business to introduce four new insurance products to the portal’s agent customers.

The portal has been cleared to introduce Simply Business and its products to its agency users after a successful application to become an introducer appointed representative (IAR) for the broker. 

Agents will be able to access professional indemnity, public liability, business contents and employer’s liability insurance products under the partnership.

Each product is now available for all OnTheMarket agents to purchase from Simply Business via an online landing page.

Julie Emmerson, head of agent commercial partnerships at OnTheMarket, said: “Given that agent costs will be increasingly under the microscope over the next year, we wanted to make sure that we were able to provide some flexibility to our members by connecting them with an alternative provider with competitive rates.

“We are the only UK property portal Simply Business is working with to supply these products, which helps us in our continual quest to add value wherever possible in support of our sales and lettings agents. Access to these products will provide our members with greater choice when renewing their annual business insurance policies.”

Rory Merriman, head of partnerships at Simply Business, added: “Finding new and innovative ways to support UK small – and medium-size enterprises is of paramount importance, particularly in the current climate.  

“We're delighted to partner with OnTheMarket to deliver simplicity and value to OnTheMarket’s agent community through a fully digital, bespoke insurance experience, protecting their businesses and enabling them to focus on serving their customers.”