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Protecting your income and your business: disability insurance (AOV), liability cover, health insurance and the Broodfonds.

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Insurance & risk

Business interruption cover: income if you cannot work

What happens to your income if a fire, flood, or theft forces you to stop working? Business interruption insurance protects your revenue—and it's not the same as disability cover.

26 June 2026 · 7 min read

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Cyber insurance: do freelancers need it?

Does a freelancer need cyber insurance? Find out what it covers—data breaches, ransomware, GDPR fines, recovery—and whether you're exposed.

26 June 2026 · 7 min read

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Insuring your equipment, stock and workspace

Protect your business gear, inventory and workspace with the right insurance. Learn what's covered, how much it costs, and whether you can deduct it.

26 June 2026 · 8 min read

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Legal expenses insurance for freelancers (rechtsbijstand)

Should you get legal expenses insurance (rechtsbijstand) as a freelancer? A guide to what it covers, modules, waiting periods, and when it's worth the cost.

26 June 2026 · 6 min read

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The mandatory AOV for the self-employed: what is planned

A mandatory disability insurance scheme (AOV) for freelancers is planned in the Netherlands. Learn what it means for your income, costs, and alternatives.

26 June 2026 · 8 min read

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Which insurances do you really need as a freelancer?

A decision guide to freelancer insurance: mandatory vs strongly advised vs optional, by profession, prioritised on a tight budget.

1 June 2026 · 6 min read

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Broodfonds: a mutual-aid alternative to AOV

How a broodfonds works, what it costs, how it differs from disability insurance, and whether it's the right choice for your situation.

28 May 2026 · 5 min read

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Health insurance and the Zvw contribution for freelancers

What freelancers pay for health insurance, the income-dependent Zvw contribution, and how to budget for both in your tax bill.

26 May 2026 · 5 min read

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General liability insurance (AVB)

What general liability insurance covers, when you actually need it, exclusions, cost, and how it differs from professional liability (BAV).

24 May 2026 · 5 min read

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Professional indemnity insurance (BAV)

What professional liability insurance covers, who really needs it, how much it costs, and why clients often require it before you start work.

22 May 2026 · 5 min read

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Disability insurance (AOV): protecting your income

Why freelancers need disability insurance, how AOV works, what you'll pay, and whether the upcoming mandatory scheme will change everything.

20 May 2026 · 5 min read

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