Insurance Checklist
A practical guide to insurance for your copywriting business — covering professional indemnity, public liability and cyber cover, and how to choose the right level.
About this resource
This checklist helps you work out what insurance your business actually needs. It explains the main types of cover relevant to copywriters, when each applies, and the questions to ask before you buy, so you're neither under-insured nor paying for cover you don't need.
It also flags the insurance requirements that apply to Pro+ members under the Copywriter Code.
What's included
- Professional indemnity insurance: what it covers and how to choose a level
- Public liability insurance: when you need it and when you may not
- Cyber insurance: risk factors to weigh up
- Common corporate cover requirements
- Notes on Code requirements for Pro+ members
How to use it
Read through each section to assess your own exposure, then use the prompts to compare policies and record the cover you hold. Check client contracts for any specific insurance requirements before quoting.
If you're a Pro+ member subscribing to the Copywriter Code, make sure you hold professional indemnity insurance — and public liability if you meet clients in person or work from premises other than your home.
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