The retroactive date in a liability insurance policy is either – Date from which you have held uninterrupted insurance cover (despite changing insurers on renewal) or Date from which your insurer has agreed to provide The retroactive date in liability insurance policy is important because it determines how far back in time an incident can occur […]
Directors and Officers Liability Insurance
How does the claim process work for Side A cover for D&O policy?
D&O insurance policies offer liability cover for company managers to protect them from claims which may arise from the decisions and actions taken within the scope of their regular duties. There are a wide variety of D&O insurance products and options available, but one of the most valued by individual directors and officers is the Side […]
How to choose the right insurer to buy a Director’s and Officers’ Liability insurance from?
A Director’s and Officers’ Liability Insurance provides directors and officers unmatched coverage to organizations and their key personnel against third-party liabilities. If they commit mistakes or neglect important details, they might suffer a liability claim from third parties. When such a claim arises, the D&O policy provides much-needed financial security. Moreover, the D&O policy […]
Are Directors & Officers personally liable For Company Debts?
Investors frequently require the Directors and Executive officers to be covered under protective insurance. This ensures that the company does not suffer any monetary losses arising out of an alleged act of the director. Investor directors are also concerned that they may face litigation because of their role on company boards. The awards by the […]
Which claims are settled by a D&O policy?
The directors and officers (D&O) insurance policy cover third-party liability claims against the directors and officers of an organization. The officers may face liability claims due to mistakes committed while performing duties. The D&O insurance policy provides a wide scope of coverage against third-party claims, including coverage for lawsuits. The policy is designed to cover […]
Can directors buy D&O policy for themselves?
The role of directors The directors of an organization make efforts toward the growth and development of the company. They are liable to the stakeholders, business vendors, suppliers, creditors, government, and even to the business. Normally, directors and managerial officers have to take important decisions for the organization’s benefit. These decisions impact third parties too. […]
What are the criteria for selection of the best D&O insurance company?
A directors and officers (D&O) insurance policy company provides unmatched coverage to organizations and their key personnel against third-party liabilities. If the directors and officers of a company commit mistakes or neglect important details, they might suffer a liability claim from third parties. The third parties are likely to have suffered a financial loss due […]
Should I select a D&O insurer offering lower premium?
A directors and officers liability policy prove to be a valuable addition to an organization as well as to its key managerial personnel. In case the company’s directors and officers commit an error or omission, third-party liabilities are likely to arise. These liabilities are covered by a D&O insurance policy. A company’s profitability faces adverse […]
To what extent can defence costs be claimed under a D&O policy?
Directors’ & Officers’ liability insurance policies cover the financial liabilities that directors face if they commit mistakes in discharging their duties. The third parties who suffer the financial consequences of such mistakes hold them responsible for the financial losses. Accordingly, the third parties might file a lawsuit against the directors and officers of an organization. […]
How to customise D&O insurance policy?
A directors and officers liability insurance covers the board of directors as well as key managerial personnel i.e. the officers of a business organization. These key personnel take important executive and managerial decisions for the firm. If they make any wrong decision or overlook an important aspect of management, they might unknowingly cause a financial […]