What it is
Thimble sells general and professional liability and other small-business covers by the hour, day, month or year, aimed at freelancers, contractors and event-based businesses in the US.
Who it suits
US freelancers and contractors who need cover for a job, a day or a month.
How it charges
Premiums quoted per policy and duration; pay only for the period you need.
Getting started
Quote in the app, pick the duration, pay and download the certificate.
At a glance
- Type
- Broker / MGA
- Covers
- GL, PL, equipment, event
- Quote
- Online, instant
- Startup focus
- No
- Headquarters
- New York
- Founded
- 2016
Strengths
- Cover by the hour, day or month
- Instant certificates
- Simple for gig work
Watch for
- US only
- Not suited to complex businesses
Readers ask2 questions answered
Why buy insurance by the day?
Contractors often need proof of cover for a single job or event; short-term policies avoid paying for a year.
Is Thimble an insurer?
It is a broker and programme manager; policies are issued by licensed carriers.
Run the numbers before you sign up
How it comparesIts standing in 1 comparison
Best short-term cover by the day or job
- Type
- Broker / MGA 1 provider in this comparison
- Covers
- GL, PL, equipment, event 1 provider in this comparison
- Quote
- Online, instant 2 of them share this
- Startup focus
- No 3 of them share this
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