Insurance for Writers and Publishers
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What does insurance for publishing professionals cover?
Publishing professionals insurance helps protect writer, publishers, producers, and other media professionals from the cost of risks associated with creating, publishing, and distributing content. Common risks include:
- Copyright or trademark infringement claims
- Libel, slander, and defamation allegations
- Professional negligence claims
- Third-party bodily injury or property damage
- Workplace injuries
BizInsure understands the insurance needs of publishing professionals. Compare quotes, choose coverage, and buy online—all in minutes.
Why do publishing professionals need insurance?
Publishing professionals may consider insurance to help cover the cost of claims, lawsuits, and other unexpected expenses.
Whether you’re publishing books, magazines, digital content, or marketing materials, your work reaches a wide audience. That increased exposure can also increase the risk of disputes over copyright, defamation, or the content you publish. Insurance helps publishing professionals manage these risks so they can focus on creating and sharing their work.
Who needs Authors and Publishing insurance?
BizInsure offers dependable and affordable insurance for writing & publishing professionals tailored to your industry.
Writers and Authors
Bloggers
Book Authors
Copywriters
Magazine Publishers
Publishers
Self-Published Authors
Web Publishers
Printers
What types of insurance do writers and publishers need?
Writers and publishers typically carry Professional Liability, which covers claims related to negligence, defamation, or copyright disputes, and General Liability, which covers injury or property damage. With BizInsure, you can compare multiple quotes and tailor coverage to your specific writing or publishing work.
General Liability insurance
General Liability Insurance covers your business if a third-party is injured, or their property is damaged, a of your business activities or services. It covers legal costs compensation costs. We offer coverage up to $1 million per occurrence and $3 million in the aggregate.
Professional Liability insurance
Professional Liability insurance, also known as Errors & Omissions insurance protects you against claims of negligence, misrepresentation or mistake, resulting in financial loss to a third party. We offer coverage up to $1 million per occurrence and $3 million in the aggregate.
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How much does insurance for writers, authors and publishers cost?
Professional liability insurance for writers, authors, and publishers starts $56 per month*.
Factors influencing cost
- Risks of the industry 
- Coverage level amount
- Annual turnover
- Number of employees
- Claims history
The pricing information on this page is general in nature and provided for illustrative purposes only. It does not take into account your specific circumstances, business operations, or risk profile. Actual premiums vary based on your profession, location, claims history, and other factors.
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Customizable writer and publisher insurance levels to suit your specific publishing risks and budget.
Factors influencing cost
- Risks of the industry 
- Coverage level amount
- Annual turnover
- Number of employees
- Claims history
*BizCover’s Customer Average Monthly Payment Report is based on 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and presented as a guide only. It may not reflect pricing for your particular business, as individual factors will apply.
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Customizable writer and publisher insurance levels to suit your specific publishing risks and budget.
Unsure how much to choose? Think about:
- Statutory professional requirements
- Coverage required by contracts
- Number of employees being covered
- Your contract value
- Worst case scenario claim size
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