Newsagents & Corner Shop Insurance

Specialist Insurance for Newsagents, Convenience Stores, and Corner Shops

Running a newsagent or corner shop can expose your business to a range of risks, from theft and stock damage to employee injuries and public liability claims. Having the right newsagent insurance in place can help protect against unforeseen losses and support your long-term business continuity. As a broker, we can help you access cover tailored to your specific needs and shop setup.
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Call us or complete our online quote form. We’ll collect a few key details about your business.

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We’ll contact you to confirm everything, talk through your needs, and match you with the right level of cover.

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We compare quotes from our panel of 20+ insurers, present your options, and explain the details before you buy.

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Access to 20+ leading UK insurers
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Time-saving quote comparison across leading providers
Help understanding policy terms and exclusions
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What Is Newsagents and Corner Shop Insurance?

Newsagents insurance or corner shop insurance is a policy package that combines several key business insurance covers. These can include protection for your premises, contents, employees, and liabilities, helping you respond to incidents that could otherwise disrupt trading.

Who Might Need Newsagent Insurance?

This type of cover may be suitable for a variety of small retail operations, including:

  • Local newsagents
  • Convenience stores and mini-marts
  • Corner shops in residential areas
  • Off-licences and mixed retail outlets
  • Shops selling newspapers, tobacco, sweets, or lottery tickets

Whether you operate 24/7 or during core trading hours, insurance can help safeguard your shop against day-to-day business risks.

 

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What Can Newsagents Insurance Cover?

1. Public Liability Insurance

Can protect your business against claims from customers who suffer injury or property damage while on your premises – for example, slips on a wet floor or damage caused by falling stock.

2. Employers’ Liability Insurance

Often a legal requirement for most businesses that employ staff. This can help cover legal fees and compensation if an employee is injured or becomes ill due to their work.

3. Shop Contents and Stock Cover

Can cover the cost of replacing or repairing essential business items like tills, shelving, fridges, and perishable or non-perishable stock lost to fire, flood, or theft.

4. Business Interruption Insurance

May help maintain your income if your business is forced to temporarily close due to a covered event such as a fire, flood, or break-in.

5. Money Cover

Can help protect against theft of money kept on-site or during transport to and from the bank.

6. Buildings Insurance (if applicable)

If you own your shop premises, buildings insurance could help cover damage to the physical structure caused by events like fire, storm, or vandalism.

7. Goods in Transit Insurance

May cover damage or loss to stock while being transported, whether by you or a third-party courier.

FAQs

Newsagents face a unique combination of risks, such as late-night trading, high cash turnover, and stock with varying value. Having comprehensive cover in place can support the long-term health of your business.

Key reasons to consider arranging cover:

  • To meet legal requirements and contractual obligations
  • To protect valuable stock and equipment
  • To reduce financial risk from liability claims
  • To support business continuity after theft, fire, or flooding
  • To demonstrate professionalism to suppliers and customers

 

The cost of corner shop insurance can vary depending on multiple factors, including:

  • Location and size of the premises
  • Value of stock and equipment
  • Number of employees
  • Opening hours (including out-of-hours trading)
  • Level of cover selected
  • Claims history

By working with a broker, you can compare multiple quotes and find a policy that suits your business operations and budget.

Choosing to work with a broker offers several advantages:

  • Access to a wide network of specialist insurers
  • Support in selecting relevant cover for your store’s needs
  • Time-saving quote comparison across leading providers
  • Help understanding policy terms and exclusions

We work to match your business with a suitable provider offering competitive rates and appropriate protection.

We can help arrange insurance for a wide variety of setups, including:

  • Independent newsagents
  • Franchise convenience stores
  • Shops with alcohol or tobacco licences
  • Multi-use shops (e.g., retail + postal services)
  • Stores with in-store ATMs or pay point services

Whether you run a small local corner shop or a high-footfall city newsagent, insurance could help protect against the risks that matter most to you.

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