Julian New

Allianz Insurance and Dinghy announce new partnership to offer on-demand business insurance to freelancers                                        Allianz Insurance and on-demand insurtech pioneer Dinghy today announced a partnership to provide business insurance into the fast-growing freelancer market. Dinghy offers flexible on-demand business insurance for freelancers where cover is charged by the second and customers pay only for what is used. Cover levels may …

From the city to the sea, at Dinghy we have looked into the top three jobs for the self-employed in the most popular locations in the UK. Whether you class yourself as a freelancer, a sole trader or simply self-employed, this list outlines the top seven locations and the top three self-employed job titles in each location in the UK, …

A picture paints a thousand words, as the old cliché goes. If you are visually and aesthetically inclined, there’s a good chance you’ve searched online for tips on how to become a graphic designer a few times before. In fact, that’s probably what got you here in the first place. If you’re just starting out as a freelance designer, you’ve …

Ever wanted to know how to become a sound engineer? Luckily for you, you’re in the right place! This blog will provide all (ok, most) of the information about sound engineering that you’ll ever need. So you can answer the question, what does a sound engineer do? From guidance on a sound engineer salary to tips on how to become …

The best business laptop and laptop insurance for a freelance writer Where would we be without the computer, and the laptop more specifically? It has fundamentally altered the way we work, where we work, and what we work on. Sure, in ten years we might all be ruled over by a merciless AI master (and if you’re reading this in …

Everything you always wanted to know about how to write an invoice, freelance contracts and estimates for a job (but were afraid to ask) There is something innately human about making a leap into unchartered territory. It’s in our nature to dream about the unfamiliar. But many of us don’t quite take that final step. It’s easy to be safe …

Dinghy named as a finalist for Excellence in Technology at the 2019 Insurance Times Awards. We are very pleased to announce that Dinghy have gained further traction this awards season courtesy of a nomination for ‘Excellence in Technology’ at the 2019 Insurance Times Awards! The honour marks a third commendation in quick succession for us following similar nods from the …

The future is freelance. Or so they say. There has been an inexorable rise of self-employment since the turn of the Millenium with those who are solo self-employed, or freelance, representing the lions share of this growth. Here we take a look at freelancers and what this important group for the UK economy will look like as we head into …

We guide you through choosing the best camera of 2019, and the best camera insurance to protect the best camera for your needs. As a photographer, it goes without saying that your camera is probably one of the most valuable things you own. And we’re not just talking cold, hard cash. Your camera is your job and vice versa. For …