Insurance for freelance graphic designers???

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hi all,

Im in the process of registering self employed as a freelance graphic designer and wondering if anyone could give me a little advice on the insurance i would be best getting please?

I originally thought public liability and Professional Indemnity but speaking to the insurance people public liability shouldn't really be necessary as i am working from home. :icon_rolleyes:

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Debz
 
I think I'm correct when I say that public liability covers you for people visiting your premises (probably not necessary) but also for any liability arising from your presence onsite elsewhere (may be useful). I also think, however, that you'll find that the two normally come bundled together.

For professional indemnity it's always been my policy (as a mainly print-based designer) to find the most basic, rock-bottom priced policy I can and to ensure that I never, ever sign off proofs, thus eliminating 90+ per cent of any risk (basically it's just window dressing if you organise your working practices correctly).
 
Debz said:
I originally thought public liability and Professional Indemnity but speaking to the insurance people public liability shouldn't really be necessary as i am working from home. :icon_rolleyes:
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I have both Public Liability and Professional Indemnity and I also work from home. The reason being that if you visit a business and, for example, someone trips over your portfolio, you are liable. It sounds far fetched but can happen and if you aren't covered it probably will. It is VERY cheap and gives you peace of mind.

I use Hiscox and RBS and would be more than happy to give you their contact details if you want them.

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Thanks for that guys :icon_notworthy:

I think i will get cover for both of them! Contact details would be great thank you Ian :icon_smile:
 
Insurance for freelance graphic designers

Hello Debz,

The two main types of insurance that you should consider are public liability (PL) and professional indemnity (PI) cover. PL is designed to protect you if you visit a clients site and - for example - you put your bag down and someone trips over it and tries to sue you - PL kicks in. PI is designed to protect you if you give advice or provide designs or plans to your client that lead to a financial loss on their part and they try to sue you - PI kicks in.

If you have any queries or questions please feel free to get in touch via Online customer support

Kind Regards

Tim

Simply Business
 
Simply_Business said:
Hello Debz,

The two main types of insurance that you should consider are public liability (PL) and professional indemnity (PI) cover. PL is designed to protect you if you visit a clients site and - for example - you put your bag down and someone trips over it and tries to sue you - PL kicks in. PI is designed to protect you if you give advice or provide designs or plans to your client that lead to a financial loss on their part and they try to sue you - PI kicks in.

If you have any queries or questions please feel free to get in touch via Online customer support

Kind Regards

Tim

Simply Business
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Thank you tim. I now understand exacly what each are. :icon_notworthy:

I have signed up to simply business and had a few quotes. :icon_biggrin:

Deb
 
I have had a quote of £136.00 for both PL (£2,000,000) and PI (£50,000 Any one claim) from Finsbury Insurance Group. £250 excess. This appears to be pretty good, right?

They also offer Legal Expenses Insurance. Is that something i should get?

Thanks again for all of your help,
Deb :icon_smile:
 
Debz said:
I have had a quote of £136.00 for both PL (£2,000,000) and PI (£50,000 Any one claim) from Finsbury Insurance Group. £250 excess. This appears to be pretty good, right?

They also offer Legal Expenses Insurance. Is that something i should get?

Thanks again for all of your help,
Deb :icon_smile:
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I'd still shop around. Cheapest isn't always best. Just take some time out and compare quotes.
 
Ian Bonner said:
I'd still shop around. Cheapest isn't always best. Just take some time out and compare quotes.
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I am doing. lol. I have also had a good quote from Hiscox. £196.10 for both PL and PI. And also Glemham for £164.30 for both. I just thought i would post to see if anyone else has had one from Finsbury with them being cheaper. As you say, cheaper isnt always best but as i am just starting freelance i need to watch the pennies :icon_lol:

Thanks again everyone for all of your help.

Deb

Also forgot to add, each of these all offer the same in their policies.
 
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