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Business Insurance for Publishers with Printing Operations

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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.

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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

Workers’ compensation insurance is required in almost every state for publishing businesses that have employees. It can cover medical costs and lost wages for work-related injuries.

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

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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?

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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

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