Why do publishers need professional indemnity and errors and omissions insurance cover?

The publication of any content, regardless of the topic, has an element of risk.

In some cases the genre of the content may be very low risk or un-contentious, but that doesn’t mean a person or company won’t raise a grievance. A grievance can be anything from allegations that content is not original to a breach of confidentiality or privacy.

The risks associated with more contentious content, usually associated with investigative journalism, biographies or topics of a religious, political of commercially-sensitive nature, carry an increased defamation risk. Defamation claims, even those entirely unfounded can result in expensive legal costs. Our publishers’ insurance provides a legal defence for your business and helps with the costs of putting things right, if you are liable.

The right insurance protects your business, its reputation and balance sheet.