Mandatory Disability Insurance Won't Have Much Benefit for Freelancers: CPB

Mandatory disability insurance won't have much benefit for freelancers: CPB

Disability insurance for freelancers offers little additional protection against being unable to continue paying fixed costs if their income suddenly disappears due to job loss or illness, according to the Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis (CPB). The agency found that insurance will only make a small percentage of freelancers more financially stable in the event of sudden and extended income loss, and there is a significant percent…