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Travelling to jobs, transporting kit to shoots. If you’re leaving your equipment in your car, you’ll want to make sure you’re covered in the event your car is broken into.

Here’s a quick recap of the last month at With Jack, taking a look at some of our claims and what we’ve been up to.

It’s not just designers that have to worry about copyright infringement. Anybody using third-party content in their work like images is at risk of accidentally misusing assets. Here’s how professional indemnity insurance helped this marketer who’d accidentally used a copyrighted photo on their blog.

Nobody is exempt from accusations of copyright infringement where the misuse of third-party assets is concerned. In fact, these types of claims are on the rise. Here are two, practical things to implement in your business today to avoid copyright infringement claims.

Here’s a quick recap of the last month at With Jack, taking a look at some of our claims and what we’ve been up to.

Lots of freelancers buy kit second hand. Or maybe you’ve lost receipts after moving house or migrating to a new computer. This means you don’t have proof of purchase, which is typically a requirement for having your insurance claim paid out.

Freelancers shouldn’t fear contracts—whether it’s having a client sign yours or negotiating with a client’s terms. Yes, it’s a formal agreement but in simple terms it’s a promise between two parties. We look at clauses that give you control and also pair nicely with your insurance.

When it comes to client conflicts, payment issues or contract disputes, most freelancers want to avoid full-blown legal action. Dispute resolution is the process of resolving problems without having to go to court.

The ‘mental health in freelancing during 2024’ study from Leapers highlighted the problems freelancers face. Not only did 45% say their mental health declined in 2024, but most freelancers don’t feel supported.

It’s a good idea to do due diligence when onboarding clients. This can include checking your client’s credit report which can highlight red flags that may develop into payment issues. This is a proactive way of approaching how you work with clients… or don’t work with them! But what exactly should you be looking for?

There are two weeks left of the year—can we make them count? Not by working harder but by leaning into some downtime before taking your foot off the brake next month. This period is synonymous with reflection. Here are some things to reflect on so you can get 2025 off to a good start.

In this webinar we chat about the importance of insurance for freelancers, covering various types of insurance products such as professional indemnity. We delve into real-life examples of claims, the significance of maintaining audit trails, and how insurance can empower freelancers in their client relationships.