Media Liability Insurance
The Authors Guild has entered into an agreement with Axis Pro, the world's leading underwriter of media liability insurance, to offer Guild members professional liability insurance. Members interested in coverage may complete an online application form (the insurance is available now -- see link below). In many, perhaps most, cases applicants will find out the premiums for their proposed insurance coverage immediately.
Coverage is available under the program, known as WriteInsure, for book authorship, freelance writing and blogging. The insurance covers claims of libel, invasion of privacy, copyright or trademark infringement, plagiarism, errors and omissions, and other related risks. Axis Pro offers four levels of coverage through WriteInsure, ranging from $100,000 per claim (with an aggregate payment limit of $300,000) to $1,000,000 per claim (with an aggregate payment limit of $1,000,000). The program covers legal expenses incurred in defending a claim and any monetary damages or settlements you may be required to pay. The "self-insured retention" (similar to a deductible) ranges from $2,500 to $5,000, depending on the amount of coverage you purchase.
For more details, see the FAQ, or to complete an application, click on the link below.
The Authors Guild is offering this insurance as a benefit of membership and receives no compensation through its agreement with Axis Pro. You must be a member in good standing to take advantage of this offer.
