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Business Insurance for Sole Proprietors: Where to Start
When I started my first solo business, I had no idea what insurance I needed, or whether I needed any at all. Here's the answer I wish I'd had:
Christian Goy · · 6 minute read
Plain-English guides to business insurance for freelancers, gig workers, contractors, and businesses of one. What coverage actually does, what clients ask you to carry, and how to get it without the jargon.
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When I started my first solo business, I had no idea what insurance I needed, or whether I needed any at all. Here's the answer I wish I'd had:
Christian Goy · · 6 minute read
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In June 2025, a New York couple sued their wedding photographer over a $3,200 package, claiming blurry photos and missed moments. His lawyer denies
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A client just told you they won't let you start until you send proof of insurance. And you wonder: who needs professional liability insurance?
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Sole proprietors tell us all the time: "I'm too small to worry about hackers, and I can spot a fake email a mile away." That used to be
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When I was self-employed, I had a high-deductible health plan, and I rode my bike everywhere. So I had this nagging thought: if I go down, what does an
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It's a fair question to ask yourself: I'm just me, do I need business insurance, or is that overkill for one small gig? The honest answer is that it
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I was on a call with a founder who sells an AI tool he built for go-to-market teams. I asked if he carried professional liability and cyber coverage.
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A client just asked you for "proof of insurance," and now you're staring at two policies that sound almost identical, unsure which one
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One accident. One damaged floor. One unhappy client with a lawyer. As a 1099 contractor, any of these can turn into a lawsuit that costs more than you
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