D&O Insurance

D&O insurance for company directors and officers

How does D&O Liability Insurance work?

A D&O insurance policy consists of multiple insuring agreements, typically known as Side A, Side B, and Side C. This article explains the value of D&O insurance by offering a description and claims example of each insuring agreement.

Indemnification and D&O

D&O: Indemnification and D&O Insurance – Side B Coverage

Side B coverage in a D&O insurance policy is all about indemnification. It’s purpose is to financially protect the insured organization when it indemnifies its directors and officers for loss due to a claim. Indemnification is the action of indemnifying, of reimbursing or compensating, a party for loss suffered.

Non-indemnifiable loss

D&O: Importance of Side A Coverage

While it’s common practice for an organization to indemnify its directors and officers, doing so isn’t always possible. That’s where Side A coverage comes in.

indemnification agreement

3 Components of a D&O Insurance and Indemnity Program

There are three tools available to directors and officers for protecting their personal liability. These tools fit together to become a comprehensive indemnity and insurance program. Understand how these tools work together and where D&O insurance fits into a larger indemnification program.

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