Media Liability

Media Liability insurance (aka, Communications or Content Liability) provided by Corix is designed to help protect businesses against claims arising from the creation, publication, or distribution of media content.

Forward-Thinking Protection

Media Liability insurance (aka, Communications or Content Liability) provided by Corix is designed to help protect businesses against claims arising from the creation, publication, or distribution of media content. This includes allegations of defamation, copyright/trademark infringement, invasion of privacy, and misappropriation of ideas. It is essential for content creators, digital marketers, PR firms, and any business publishing branded material.

As content marketing and social media outreach become central to small business strategy, media liability exposures have increased significantly. A seemingly innocent post or ad can trigger a lawsuit, even if the intent was benign. Media Liability coverage responds to both legitimate and frivolous claims, covering legal defense, settlements, and public relations mitigation.

Why It's Critical For Your Clients

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Digital Marketing

Enables safe participation in digital marketing and social media

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Unintended Content Missteps

Protects against lawsuits from unintended content missteps

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Media-Related Claims

Supports brand resilience by funding PR responses after media-related claims

Expert Insights

Media Liability insurance is increasingly important for small and low mid-market businesses, particularly those creating, distributing, or promoting content—whether through traditional channels or digital platforms. Media Liability coverage protects against claims of copyright infringement, defamation, invasion of privacy, and other intellectual property or reputational harms stemming from published content. With the rise of social media, branded content, and digital marketing, businesses across nearly every industry—tech firms, agencies, influencers, consultants, and even restaurants and retailers—are now de facto publishers. One misstep in a tweet, blog post, ad campaign, or website copy can result in costly legal action.

For brokers, this represents an opportunity to address a highly relevant but frequently overlooked exposure. Many clients assume their General Liability or Cyber coverages will respond to media-related claims, but those policies typically exclude the very allegations Media Liability is designed to cover. Whether your client is a creative professional, a startup with a bold brand voice, or a growing company with a strong online presence, Media Liability insurance helps protect their reputation and their balance sheet. By helping clients understand the real legal and financial consequences of content risks, you position yourself as a forward-thinking advisor equipped to manage 21st-century exposures.

Coverage for certain types of content, intentional acts, or known violations may be excluded. The carveback for emotional distress and mental anguish is subject to specific conditions. Coverage may not extend to all forms of media or all publishing platforms. Claims involving intellectual property disputes may be subject to specific limitations or exclusions.

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