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Protecting technical authors from as little as £55* per year
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As a technical author, having robust insurance is crucial to protect you in case a client pursues legal action over errors, omissions, or issues with the user guides, manuals, tutorials, and other documentation you create.
Our specialist insurance portfolio provides complete peace of mind that any claims made against you will be handled efficiently.
As a technical author, your role involves producing highly detailed documentation that clients rely on to effectively use or operate complex software, machinery, devices, and other technical products and services.
However, mistakes can creep into even the most carefully crafted instructions and tutorials. Without adequate insurance, just one error leading to injury, damage, or significant financial implications for a client could leave you with substantial legal costs and compensation payouts.
Our specialist insurance policies give you complete protection if your technical writing leads to claims against you.
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Our technical author insurance can provide protection against the following:
We will take you through all available options as part of the online quote process.
Technical author insurance is a portfolio of covers protecting writers who produce specialist documentation for products, services, software, and industrial systems. It shields against claims due to:
This insurance protects technical authors against:
Comprehensive insurance is vital for technical writers as seemingly minor errors can potentially lead to substantial loss and consequences.
With hundreds of businesses protected, you can trust us to safeguard your livelihood. Our key strengths include:
Simply use our online quote engine to get an insurance quote to protect your technical writing business. Join the hundreds of companies we have already protected.
* Total number of live policies as of 31/10/2025
Technical authors require a mix of professional indemnity and public liability insurance covers because their highly specialised documentation directly guides the usage of complex software, industrial systems, and machinery. If flawed writing leads to injury, damage, or business loss, substantial claims can be made against authors without adequate insurance.
We cover documentation for the following industries:
We cater for similar professions involving specialist writing services, including:
Our policies are specially designed to provide protection across this range of copywriting and technical documentation disciplines.
Yes, our insurance extends to any freelance consultants or temporary staff operating under your business name. This means you can confidently work with freelancers and contractors, knowing your business is covered against liability and indemnity claims.
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