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Don’t Wait For the Unexpected: Freelancers and Individual Microentrepreneurs Need to Act Proactively to Ensure the Financial Security That Formal Employment Offers

Written by Carla Teles
Published on 10/09/2025 at 23:37
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Without The Benefits Of A Registered Work Card, Independent Professionals Need To Plan Their Protection And Seek Insurance To Cover Risks Such As Disability, Health, And Property Damage.

Independent professionals and MEIs (individual microentrepreneurs), such as doctors, lawyers, delivery drivers, and app drivers, do not have labor benefits of formal employment. Because they do not have this safety net, they need to act proactively to ensure their financial security. According to Rodrigo Cunha from Grupo MAG, it is essential to seek insurance that offers coverage in cases of illness, disability, or death. After all, often this professional is the only one responsible for the family’s livelihood.

Income Protection: How To Ensure Your Livelihood In Unforeseen Events

The focus here is to ensure a source of income if the professional becomes unable to work. The temporary disability insurance (TDI) is highly recommended, as it pays a monthly income during an absence due to illness or accident.

Another option is disability insurance, which offers compensation in cases of disability caused by accident or illness. There is also hospitalization daily insurance and surgery insurance, which cover treatment expenses and reduce the financial impact during the recovery period. All of these are insurances designed to be used while alive.

Family Protection: The Importance Of Life Insurance

To protect family members, the main product is the traditional life insurance. It provides compensation to dependents in the event of the insured’s death. This financial resource ensures that the family can maintain their standard of living even in the absence of the provider, offering peace of mind during a difficult time.

Asset Protection: Safeguarding Your Assets And Tools Of The Trade

Many independent professionals and microentrepreneurs use their own assets to work. The cell phone insurance, for example, is essential for those who depend on their device, covering theft, loss, or damage.

The home insurance also gains importance, especially for those who work from home. The mandatory basic coverage protects the property against fire, lightning strikes, and explosions. In addition to this, it is necessary to purchase at least one additional coverage, such as electrical damage, theft of goods, flooding, or breakage of glass.

Flexible Insurances: The ‘On And Off’ Model For Variable Routines

An innovation in the market is the “on and off” insurance, or on-demand. Through an application, the professional can activate and deactivate coverage as needed. This format is ideal for those with irregular hours, such as drivers and delivery personnel. The payment is made only for the period that the protection was active, whether by the hour, day, or month, reducing costs and personalizing the experience.

Professional Protection: What Is Civil Liability Insurance?

This insurance protects the professional against legal actions arising from errors, failures, or omissions during the provision of services. For doctors, for example, it covers any mistake that causes harm to a patient. For lawyers and accountants, it covers technical failures that result in losses for the client. The policy guarantees financial security, covering the costs of lawsuits and protecting the professional’s assets.

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Carla Teles

Produzo conteúdos diários sobre economia, curiosidades, setor automotivo, tecnologia, inovação, construção e setor de petróleo e gás, com foco no que realmente importa para o mercado brasileiro. Aqui, você encontra oportunidades de trabalho atualizadas e as principais movimentações da indústria. Tem uma sugestão de pauta ou quer divulgar sua vaga? Fale comigo: carlatdl016@gmail.com

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