8 years ago

Dinghy Raises $1.2M for Flexible Freelancer Insurance

  • Dinghy, a London-based startup offering flexible insurance for freelance professionals, has secured $1.2 million in seed funding led by Balderton Capital

  • The startup's mobile-first approach allows freelancers to customize their insurance coverage and manage their policies through an app

  • Dinghy's insurance offerings include professional indemnity, equipment cover, public liability, and cyber liability

  • The company aims to address the needs of freelance professionals who often find traditional insurance models inflexible and expensive.

      • ProblemTechnology

      "Traditional insurance is slow, tedious, and not designed for freelancers. Traditional insurers don't allow freelancers to change their insurance when they are not working, forcing them to pay for coverage they don't need or cancel their policy and lose their coverage."

      Solution

      "Dinghy offers flexible insurance for freelance professionals delivered and managed through a mobile app, allowing freelancers to change their working status and save money on insurance when they are not working. It also offers a 24/7 claims process and equipment replacement within 24 hours."

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