Some people say that if anything is offered to you that is free, there is a catch. Well the good thing is that this is not strictly true.
If something, a product or a service, appears to be too good to be true, then it probably is. But this is different to getting something free. Unlike many professional services, getting a free business insurance quote is easy.
All you need is internet access and a telephone. In the good old days, if you wanted to get yourself a quote, you had to book an appointment with a business insurance broker. Either you went to speak to the broker or the broker came out to see you. After a nice cosy meeting, you then had to wait a few days to get a written quote. To proceed with the quote, you then had to fill out a proposal form and then wait ages for your policy documents.
Of course, it was still a free process, it just took ages. With the internet and your telephone, you can find a broker and get a quote within ten to fifteen minutes.
And yes, the process is still free. It may cost you some time, but if spending some time can save you some money over the year, then it is worthwhile.
The good thing about searching on the net, is that you do not need to speak to a local broker. You can deal with a broker just about anywhere, as long as they are UK based and authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. If they are not, then you should not deal with them.