Business Insurance for Public Speakers

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An allegation of slander or monetary loss caused by a speech could have major reputational and financial consequences. Protect your small business with policies designed for public speakers.

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What types of insurance do public speakers need?

These policies provide coverage for the most common public speaker risks.

Business owner’s policy

A business owner's policy, or BOP, is a cost-effective way for public speakers to buy general liability coverage and commercial property insurance together.

BEST FOR

Customer injuries
Damaged customer property
Damaged business property

Professional liability insurance

This policy, also called errors and omissions insurance (E&O), can help cover legal expenses if a professional speaker is sued over an unsatisfactory speech or an error.

BEST FOR

Failure to appear at promised time
Dissatisfied clients
Errors in a speech

Workers’ compensation insurance

Workers’ compensation insurance is required in almost every state for public speakers who have employees. It can cover medical bills for work-related injuries.

BEST FOR

Employee medical expenses
Missed wages
Employee injury lawsuits

General liability insurance

This policy covers common public speaking risks, such as an injury in the audience or damage to client property. Bundle with property insurance for savings in a BOP.

BEST FOR

Slip-and-fall accidents
Damaged customer property
Other third-party accidents

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Why do public speakers need insurance?

Public speaking may be low-risk in terms of physical injury, but you're still vulnerable to costly liability when engaging with the public. A claim that your advice was damaging could wreak havoc. Motivational speaker insurance can cover the cost of hiring an attorney, settlements, and court-ordered judgments if you're sued.

How much does insurance cost for public speakers?

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Several factors will have an impact on insurance costs, including:

Public speaking services offered
Business equipment and property
Revenue
Location
Number of employees

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