Premium Directors and Officers Insurance in SW Florida
An investor sues a company executive for breach of fiduciary duties. Customers allege a pattern of misconduct that your board of directors failed to detect. An executive claims she was wrongly let go due to actions by certain other executives.
These types of claims could be brought against your business at any time and could end up costing you hundreds of thousands of dollars. Let us introduce you to Directors and Officers Insurance coverage, or D & O Insurance, which provides managers with the freedom to make business decisions without worry.
Read on to understand if this type of insurance is right for your business.
What Is Directors and Officers Liability Insurance?
A “board of directors insurance” covers management and executives for claims made against them while they are serving on a board of directors and/or as an officer of an organization. In layman’s terms, Directors and Officers Insurance covers claims resulting from decisions and actions taken by company managers as part of their job duties.
An organization’s officers typically include key executives and managers, but not all employees. Policies cover defense costs and damages arising from wrongful act allegations and lawsuits brought against an organization’s directors or officers.
The United States is the world’s largest Director and Officers Insurance market. The most frequent claims are those related to HR and employment issues, such as sexual harassment, wrongful termination or discrimination. The most expensive claims, however, are usually made by regulators and shareholder groups. Third-party claims are most common when a company declares bankruptcy. Claimants will try to hold managers liable for the company’s failure in an attempt to collect investments or debts.
Directors & Officers Liability Insurance is necessary to enable managers to make decisions without having to worry about personal liability. Directors and Officers coverage allows managers to settle claims quickly and discreetly.
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Would you like to learn about our Directors and Officers Liability policies? Get in touch, online or over-the-phone. We’d love to discuss our policy details and how getting coverage through HH Insurance is the best decision you can make today.