Business insurance for Web developers


When you work as a web developer, insurance can help to safeguard more than just the high-specification equipment you use.

Business insurance can also assist if there’s an error in your work and can account for the risk of a web developer making mistakes, plus accidents, cyber attacks and data breaches.

So, whether you deal with back end, front end or full-stack development, tailoring a policy with Hiscox can help to mitigate potential risks and support your business growth.
 

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Why do web developers need insurance?


Coding error

Problem solving is second nature to a freelance developer and you encounter complex scripting challenges every day. However, one small Python error as part of a split testing project causes disruption to a lucrative ecommerce site. You fail to notice the problem for a few days, in which time client revenue is lost. Should claims of negligence be brought against you in scenarios like these, your web developer policy can assist with both defence and settlement if professional indemnity insurance is included.

Technical difficulties

There’s always the chance high tech occupations can be impacted by human error. Coffee might be spilled over your laptop, or you could get off the train in a hurry and forget your kit. Being without equipment is likely to affect your work, leading to project delays, client complaints and financial headaches. Tailor your web developer insurance to safeguard your kit and we’ll assist with paying for repairs or new equipment, so you can hit your deadlines.

Cyber attack

While working with client databases as part of server-side scripting, you’re trusted with your clients’ most valuable online assets – it can be important, therefore, to consider the threat of cybercrime. What would happen if your client’s systems were to be hacked as you work in their server? You may be held responsible and face legal action. Cyber cover with Hiscox can help your business manage the costs associated with a data breach or cyber attack and help to keep disruption to a minimum.

What insurance is available for web developers?


A web developer may also want to include other insurance products, including public liability cover, personal accident insurance, cover for portable equipment and employers’ liability cover.

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Insurance for web developers: FAQs


Do I need liability insurance?

Both public liability insurance and employers’ liability cover can assist a web developer in a variety of circumstances as anyone can make a claim against you.

There will be occasions where you might need to have meetings with clients or travel in a business context. If someone claims they’ve been injured or experienced property damage because of your business, public liability can provide protection.

In addition, employers’ liability insurance is a type of cover that may be required by law (external link) as soon as you bring on any employees. This cover protects your business from the financial impact of claims made by employees around injuries and work-related illnesses.

Do you cover me for web design and development?

Yes, we understand that a web developer may work beyond this specialism to cover website design, so our insurance can be flexible to work with your choices.

For instance, you may solely focus on back-end development, front end design and interfaces or actually combine the two as a full-stack developer.

To ensure your business is covered for what it is your role entails, you simply need to tell us what this means when you generate a quote. We’ll work together with you to tailor an insurance policy with appropriate types of insurance to cover your development business.

How much does web developer insurance cost?

Small business insurance for web developers starts from £8.40 a month* with Hiscox, however, this will depend on the extent of your cover and the policies you opt to include.

As a self-employed web developer, it might pay to tailor a comprehensive policy to help protect your livelihood from the unexpected.

Read our guides to what insurance freelancers may need and how much business insurance costs for more information.

*Figures based on an average of all business insurance policies sold to at least 10% of our customer base between August 2023 and August 2024


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