Advertising agencies
Broadcasters
Digital marketing agencies
Graphic designers
PR agencies
Social media companies
Writers and authorsCompare publishing business insurance quotes
Save money by comparing insurance quotes from multiple carriers.
Publisher with Printing
Business Insurance for Publishers with Printing Operations
Compare multiple quotes from top carriers with one application.
Publisher with Printing
We partner with trusted A-rated insurance companies
Save money by comparing publishing and printing insurance quotes
Publisher insurance can help pay legal expenses if you are sued for libel or copyright infringement. It can also cover expenses related to injuries at your facilities and damaged or stolen equipment.
One application, multiple quotes
Insureon helps your business compare publishers’ liability insurance quotes from top U.S. carriers online. Get several quotes with one application.
What types of insurance do publishers need?
These policies provide coverage for the most common risks publishers face.
General liability insurance
General liability insurance for publishers covers customer property damage and injuries. Bundle it with property insurance in a business owner’s policy for a discount.
BEST FOR
- Client injuries
- Damage to client property
- Commercial lease requirements
Media liability insurance
Also called professional liability insurance, this policy can cover expenses if a publisher is sued for making a mistake. It includes libel insurance for publishers.
BEST FOR
- Libel or slander lawsuits
- Work mistakes or oversights
- Copyright infringement
Workers’ compensation insurance
Most states require workers' comp for publishing businesses that have employees. It also protects sole proprietors from work injury costs that health insurance might deny.
BEST FOR
- Employee medical bills
- Missed wages
- Legal expenses
Cyber liability insurance
If your publishing company experiences a data breach, this policy can pay for recovery expenses, customer notification, and other related costs.
BEST FOR
- Data breach lawsuits
- Customer notification expenses
- Fraud monitoring costs
Looking for different coverage? See more policies.
Why do publishers need insurance?
Publishers face a variety of risks, from the subject of a tell-all book suing for libel to a visitor injury at your printing press. The high cost of legal, medical, and other unexpected bills makes business insurance a wise investment.
The policies on this page are specifically for publishers with printing operations. You can also find insurance information for companies that do only printing and copying as well as publishing offices without printing operations.
How much does insurance cost for media and advertising professionals?
Several factors will have an impact on the cost of insurance, including:
- Media and advertising services offered
- Business equipment and property
- Revenue
- Location
- Number of employees
What our customers are saying
Top media and advertising businesses
Don't see your profession? Don't worry.
We insure most businesses.