SWW Info Pack 2020 | Page 6

writers mandatory requirements It is a condition of membership to hold valid Professional Indemnity Insurance with a minimum level of cover of £2 million. On an annual basis you must provide the Society with proof of your insurance which will be saved to your record. The Society have a scheme available only to members with very comprehensive cover which will cover you to a minimum of £2.5 million. adherence to our code of practice All members must adhere to The Society of Will Writers Code of Practice to ensure that they are code complaint. The Code of Practice is the Society’s rulebook and outlines what is expected of our members. When applying, a copy must be read and signed and this will allow the ‘Safe to do business with’ logo to be displayed on stationery and websites. Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is a means of the individual measuring their own professional development and for others to visibly see and gauge their progress. It is mandatory for all members to achieve and evidence at least the minimum 16 structured hours as well as a further 8 unstructured hours CPD hours each year. 3 professional indemnity insurance continuous professional development