Professional indemnity insurance: how do I find out about it?

[Threadworm]

I'm a freelance editor, and I've recently been invited to put my name to a tender document, to write online copy for a website offering training resources for professionals in the voluntary and community sector.

My questions are:

1. What are my liabilities as a named individual on the tender document? Or don't I have any unless and until a contract is signed?

2. What forms of insurance, exactly, do I need to think about?

(The issue hasn't come up so far because my usual clients don't require indemnities.)

Very grateful for any advice anyone can give.

Hi threadworm (hope that is sorted now)

I can't anwer the first question, but this company Caunce O'Hara offer insurance policies for freelancers and contractors.

Thanks very much for this bossykate. Do you know anyone who has used this firm?

yes me! i have the public liability and professional indemnity insurance. they were recommended to me by my chartered accountant who deals mainly with contractors and other self-employed people.

Thanks v. much bossykate. Might go with this company.