A fact sheet on insurance for arts practitioners and arts managers is now available by email from info@creativepeople.org.uk or call 01883 371112 for more information.
The factsheet has an Frequently Asked Questions section and a list of contacts for useful organisations and insurers. The fact sheet was collated from information from members of the Creative People network. Visit the website www.creativepeople.org.uk for more information.
Public Liability Insurance
Public liability insurance is essential if you are working with others. It covers you should anyone have an accident whilst working with you. Although many places may have their own public liability insurance, it is worth making sure you have your own, in order to be sure that you are covered. Not to have insurance is a gamble, and could be a costly one for everyone involved. Many employers now insist that you have public liability insurance. Many insurance companies offer public liability insurance, and the Arts Council also has links to insurers who can offer special rates (ring for more details). The Association of British Insurers' site also contains a section on insurance for small businesses:
www.abi.org.uk . For an online list of brokers which you can search by category see
www.biba.org.uk. You can also email the Coodinator of Creative Bucks directly
Vicky.hopewalker@btinternet.com. See the following for public liability insurance for working from home and exhibiting at craft fairs:
www.craftinsurance.co.uk
