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Directors & Officers: The Job Act and D&O Insurance
Signed by President Barack Obama in April, the JOBS Act (Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act) is aimed at giving start-ups and small businesses more access to capital. The Act’s purpose is to provide...
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The Impact of LIBOR Scandal on D&O, E&O, and Fiduciary Liability
The Impact of LIBOR Scandal on D&O, E&O, and Fiduciary Liability The LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) scandal in which interests rates were manipulated could have far-reaching effects when...
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What is Directors and Officers Insurance
What is Directors and Officers Insurance? Directors and Officers insurance (D&O) is designed to protect a company and its leadership (directors and officers and key executives) against the...
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Increased Litigation, Tighter Regulation and Enforcement Affecting D&O...
D&O Insurance Critical for All Businesses, Entities A litigious environment, increased federal regulation and oversight, and several high-profile cases with far-reaching implications are impacting...
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Directors and Officers Liability: Board Minutes Are An Important Litigation Tool
Going Beyond Just Internal Recordkeeping with Your Board Minutes Your company’s directors and officers are conscientious and reasonable, but in today’s litigious landscape, even they can be faced with...
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A Board of Directors in Family Businesses Serve Vital Role
Board Members Bring Greater Accountability for Owners Increasingly more family businesses are choosing to incorporate a board of directors in their operation. Why form a board? A board of directors can...
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Research: Many Private Companies Not Insuring Against D&O Risks
Only 28% of Smaller Private Firms Purchase Directors & Officers Liability A recently released report, “The Private Eye: Spotlight on the U.S. Private D&O Market”, indicates that private...
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Directors & Officers Liability: A Rise in Whistleblower Complaints
Review Directors & Officers Policy Language for Coverage The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in its annual report to Congress revealed that the number of whistle-blower tips and...
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D&O: Shareholders File Suits in More than 90% of M&A Deals
Lawsuits Underscore Importance of Board’s Fiduciary Adherence A new report released by Cornerstone Research looked at shareholder litigation involving mergers and acquisitions deals from 2007-2013. The...
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Reviewing the Terms of a D&O Insurance Policy
Know the D&O Ins & Outs of What’s Covered Directors & Officers (D&O) Liability insurance is needed for executives and board members of private, public and non-profit companies to...
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D&O Survey Cites Regulatory Claims As A Top Concern
Shareholder and Employment-Related D&O Suits Also Top List A survey of organizations on their Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance conducted by JLT Park indicates that regulatory claims are...
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What to Look for in Directors & Officers Liability Insurance
Directors and Officers (D&O) Liability insurance is a complex coverage and requires expert evaluation of a company’s operations and exposures in order to purchase a policy that is designed to...
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D&O: Boardroom Diversity Critical to Effective Corporate Governance
Having a diverse boardroom includes ethnic and gender diversity, as well as diversity in skills, competencies, philosophies and life experiences as well. A diverse board reflects the real world, your...
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The Anatomy of Directors & Officers Insurance
Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance provides liability coverage for managers and executives at companies to protect them against claims as a result of decisions and actions they take within...
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D&O Considerations for Privately Held Businesses
Some small and mid-sized businesses may believe that Directors & Officers (D&O) Liability insurance is meant only for publicly traded firms or large companies. But this is far from the truth....
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Choosing the Right Fit for Your Board of Directors
If you’re a private or non-profit company, you may be looking to add to your Board of Directors. This important body sets annual budgets, operational goals, ensures funds are available for those...
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D&O and E&O Insurance: What’s the Difference?
On the surface, it can be tough to tell the difference between directors & officers (D&O) and errors & omissions (E&O) insurance. Both policies, at their core, are designed to...
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