Changing our name

The Insurance Octopus has been part of the Clear Business group for 8 years. To keep things simple for customers across all essential services, everything is coming together under the Clear Business brand name. Customers will continue to have access to telecoms, water, gas and electricity, payment services and business insurance* – less hassle for small business customers. All our services in one place under one brand.

* The Clear Business group is TBO Services Limited (insurance), Verastar Limited (telecoms) and Inspire Payment Services Limited (payment services) which all trade as Clear Business, and Clear Business Water Limited (water), Sinq Power Limited (electricity) and Economy Gas Limited (gas). 

From 28^th February 2024 we will no longer use the name The Insurance Octopus. You will see our new name Clear Business across all our letters, emails, website and social channels. When you call us, our colleagues will use the name Clear Business when talking about your existing coverage and/or any queries you may have.

Any existing claims will continue to be supported by our team and the insurers we work alongside.

No. You will just see the name Clear Business on covering letters, emails and other communication channels you currently subscribe to. There will be no change to existing insurance cover, premiums or terms and conditions.

No, changing our trading name will not affect the premium you pay or the coverage you receive from your insurer.

Our team is here to help. You can contact us by calling 0161 968 2030.

Yes. Only our trading name is changing. We are still TBO Services Limited which you can find on the FCA register here: TBO Services Limited (fca.org.uk)

Under trading names, you will see “Clear Business”.

Clear Business is a trading name of TBO Services Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Our firm reference number is 498555 and you can check this on the Financial Services Register by visiting the Financial Conduct Authority’s website, https://register.fca.org.uk or by contacting the Financial Conduct Authority on 0800 111 6768.

Before 28th February, all renewal communications will be sent from The Insurance Octopus. From 28th February, all renewal communications will be sent from Clear Business.

During this time, if you are in the process of renewing your policy you may receive communications from both brands.

However, if you are unsure if an email is genuine, please give us a call on 0161 968 2030 and we will look into this for you.

Yes, for any payments made on or after 28^th February directly to us. If you have a payment arrangement with Close Brothers Premium Finance, the payment name will not change.

No, our contact details are as follows:

Phone: 0161 968 2030

Email: customerservices@insuranceoctopus.co.uk

Address: The Insurance Octopus, No.1 Dovecote, Old Hall Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 2GS

No, the name change will not affect any complaint you have made to us or to the Financial Ombudsman. Only our trading name has changed and this is listed on the FCA Register under our firm name, TBO Services Limited.

No, all emails will automatically redirect to our new email addresses, so don’t worry. You’ll see our new email address when we reply.

The Clear Business group offer more essential services to UK small businesses than any other provider, including telecoms, utilities and payment services, as well as insurance* – giving you more of that essential time to run your business. Simple.

*Insurance services are arranged by TBO Services Limited trading as Clear Business.

The Clear Business group is TBO Services Limited (insurance), Verastar Limited (telecoms) and Inspire Payment Services Limited (payment services) which all trade as Clear Business, and Clear Business Water Limited (water), Sinq Power Limited (electricity) and Economy Gas Limited (gas).