D&O Liability Insurance: Time To Reassess Risks And Coverage

As the year comes to an end, many companies, along with their officers and board members, are considering renewals for directors and officers (D&O) insurance coverage. The coverage offered under various D&O policies varies from insurer to insurer, and the language of key provisions is often negotiable. The purpose of this Alert is to remind individual and corporate policyholders of the protection available under D&O liability insurance and to highlight five issues that should be at the forefront of the minds of risk managers, in-house lawyers, and directors and officers as they consider the coverage afforded under these policies.

Five Issues to Keep in Mind When Assessing Coverage