Freelancer Insurance, Risk and Business Continuity Checklist

A practical risk review for freelancers – insurance (professional indemnity, public liability, cyber, equipment, income protection), contract risks, cyber security, client concentration, illness and holiday cover, backups and a one-page continuity plan.

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Freelancers & contractors

Freelancer Insurance, Risk and Business Continuity Checklist

About this document

What it’s for

As a freelancer, you are the business. Illness, a lost laptop, a cyber attack, a big client leaving or a claim for a mistake can all threaten your income. This checklist helps you identify your main risks, get the right insurance and make a simple plan so you and your clients can carry on if something goes wrong.

When to use it

  • When you start freelancing and at least once a year
  • When you take on a larger client or riskier work
  • When your insurance is due for renewal

What’s inside

The document is laid out in the sections below. Each one comes with a plain-English guidance note explaining what it does and what to change.

  • Part 1 – Insurance
  • Part 2 – Contract and client risks
  • Part 3 – Cyber security and data
  • Part 4 – One-page continuity plan

How to complete it

  • Work through each section and note any gaps
  • Get insurance quotes for the cover you need
  • Complete the one-page continuity plan and share key details with a trusted contact

Key points to check

  • Read your client contracts for insurance requirements and liability caps
  • Make sure your insurance covers all the work you do (including any new services)

Our templates are professionally structured starting points for UK businesses, not legal advice. For anything complex, unusual or high-value, have your final version checked by a solicitor.

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