PR Agencies Insurance
Protect your PR agency from defamation claims, campaign failures and client disputes with cover designed for the public relations industry.
Get in touchWhat is PR agencies insurance?
PR agencies insurance is a specialist policy that protects public relations professionals from the risks of managing client reputations, issuing press releases and running media campaigns. It typically includes professional indemnity, public liability and media liability.
If a press release you issued contains defamatory statements, a crisis management strategy fails, or a campaign damages your client's reputation, professional indemnity covers the resulting claim.
Find cover options from specialist insurers who cover media and communications businesses, so your policy reflects the specific risks of PR work including defamation and media liability.
Professional Indemnity
Covers claims arising from PR campaigns, media statements or strategic advice that causes a client loss.
Public Liability
Covers injury or property damage claims from events, launches and client meetings.
Employers Liability
Required by law if you employ staff, covering workplace injury and illness claims.
Cyber Liability
Covers data breaches involving sensitive client and media contact information.
Who needs PR agencies insurance?
Consumer PR agencies
Managing media relations and publicity for consumer brands
Corporate PR firms
Handling corporate communications, investor relations and crisis management
Digital PR agencies
Creating online content, managing social media and building digital presence
Crisis management consultants
Advising organisations during reputational emergencies
Freelance PR consultants
Providing PR services to clients on a contract basis
WHY CECIL
Built differently.
Defamation cover included
PR work carries inherent defamation risk. Cecil finds insurers who include media liability and defamation defence as part of your professional indemnity.
Event and launch cover
PR agencies often organise launches and media events. Cecil makes sure your public liability covers these activities.
Cover for campaign disputes
If a client claims your PR campaign damaged their reputation or failed to deliver, professional indemnity covers the claim.
Competitive quotes for agencies
Get options from specialist insurers to find PR insurance from media sector specialists. Relevant cover for your industry, not generic professional services products.
Common questions about pr agencies insurance
Do PR agencies need professional indemnity insurance?
Yes, professional indemnity protects you if a client claims your PR work caused them a financial or reputational loss.
Does PR insurance cover defamation claims?
Yes, media liability within your professional indemnity covers claims arising from defamatory statements in press releases or media campaigns.
Do PR agencies need public liability for events?
Yes, public liability covers injury and property damage claims from events, product launches and press conferences you organise.
What level of professional indemnity do PR agencies need?
Most PR agencies carry between £500,000 and £2m. Larger clients may require higher limits as a contract condition.
Does PR insurance cover social media mistakes?
Yes, professional indemnity covers claims arising from social media posts that cause a client reputational or financial damage.
Interested in PR Agencies insurance?
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