Freelance Animator Insurance

Fair & flexible insurance for freelance animators. Get a quote in 60 seconds and be protected from a cost of just 30p a day.

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Why choose insurance for freelance animators with Dinghy?

Tailored insurance for freelance Animators

Our insurance for freelance animators is tailored to meet your needs. We have partnered with A-Rated insurer Allianz to customise a product to fit you, creating cost savings that we pass on to you.

You can be insured in less than 5 minutes

As a freelance animator your time is precious – with Dinghy you can get fully insured in less than 5 minutes, with your documents ready for you immediately in your online self-service area.

You can save money if you’re not working

If you’re between animation contracts, or simply taking a break from work, then you no longer need to pay for insurance you’re not using. Turn your insurance off with a tap when you don’t need it and reduce your costs. We put you in control.

You get rock solid, world class insurance

We’ve partnered with some of the biggest names in the insurance industry to give you peace of mind with your cover, such as 24/7 equipment claims handling and expert lawyers to defend you.

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Frequently asked questions

Why do freelance animators need insurance?

As a freelance animator you are responsible for all aspects of your business. If your equipment is stolen, lost or broken then you will be covered by our business equipment insurance for self-employed animators. If you injure someone whilst working out with a client or in a public place, you will be covered by our public liability insurance for self-employed animators. And finally, of you make a mistake that costs your client and you need to defend yourself, you will be covered by our professional indemnity insurance for self-employed animators.

What equipment does an animator need?

As an animator, your equipment is key to your profession. A self-employed animators equipment may include: laptop, graphics tablet, digital camera, scanner, software, smartphone and more. It is absolutely vital that you get cover for this equipment, so that your business is protected should any of your animator equipment be damaged, lost or stolen. We recommend our low cost business equipment insurance for freelance animators.

How much insurance do I need as a freelance animator?

Every customer has different needs. Our most popular insurance limit for animators is £1,000,000 professional indemnity, £1,000,000 public liability and £2,000 of business equipment

How much does freelance sound engineer insurance cost?

Freelance animator insurance costs less than you think! From 30p a day we can provide professional indemnity insurance of £100,000 each claim. Our average self employed professional pays less than £18 per month.

What insurance does a freelance animator need?

As a freelance animator you can make mistakes that cost your client’s money. You can insure this risk with professional indemnity insurance. We also offer public liability, and business equipment cover

What other insurance might a freelance animator need?

At Dinghy we include Freelancer Assist with all policies as standard, which provides help when clients aren’t paying an invoice, covers lost pay due to being called for jury service. Or provides expert tax specialists if you have an IR35 or other tax inspection.

Our Insurance Partners

Allianz are one of the largest general insurers in the UK and part of the Allianz Group, one of the world’s foremost financial services providers. Allianz SE Group employs 142,000 employees worldwide, serving 85m customers in more than 70 countries. In the UK, Allianz Insurance employs over 4,600 people across a network of 26 offices. The company’s Head Office is situated in Guildford, Surrey. We have additional support services with over 1,000 people based in Trivandrum, India. Allianz offers commercial insurance with a full range of products for sole traders, right up to large commercial organisations.

ARAG’s UK operation provides a nationwide service from their Bristol Head office. They are part of ARAG SE, a global leader in legal expenses insurance which generates annual premium income in excess of €1.5 billion. It has always been their vision to enable everyone, not just those that can afford it, to assert their legal rights. With this aim in mind we have partnered with them to provide our innovative Freelancer Assist product.

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