Creators now use more formats than ever. In just one week, you might make short videos, long YouTube content, livestreams, podcasts, captions, stories, newsletters, and public appearances.

This variety helps you connect with your audience, but it also brings legal risks in both written and spoken content. If someone claims your words have hurt their reputation, it could be considered libel or slander.

Libel & Slander Insurance helps protect creators from these risks. 

Libel usually means written or published statements, like social posts, articles, captions, video subtitles, or edited content. 

Slander refers to spoken statements, such as those in livestreams, interviews, podcasts, or panels. 

Since creators often use both, the risk can exist in almost every format.

Claims can come from criticism, commentary, reaction videos, interviews, allegations, jokes, recaps, or talking about public disputes. You might think you are just sharing your opinion or reporting a concern. But if someone else believes your content was false or unfair and hurt their reputation, they might take legal action. 

Online, things move fast. A comment from a livestream or post can be shared and spread in minutes.

Handling libel and slander claims can be expensive, even if you have a strong case. You often need legal advice right away, and sometimes a specialist lawyer. This insurance helps pay for legal defence and may also help with settlements or damages. With this support, you can respond calmly and professionally instead of making rushed decisions.

If your content includes opinions, reporting, interviews, or public discussions, this cover is more important than ever. Having libel and slander insurance doesn’t mean you can publish what you like. You should always be careful. It simply recognises that when you share your work publicly, you need protection for times when others disagree with what you said.

At base Insurance, we provide protection designed for modern media professionals. Libel and slander insurance helps creators continue speaking, publishing and building their audience with greater confidence.