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Pay on Behalf of vs Reimbursement

“Pay on behalf of” and “reimbursement” are two different approaches to paying the bills associated with a claim. There are pros and cons to both. But …

Duty to defend

Duty to Defend

Duty to defend refers to the obligation to provide a legal defence for a claim made against the insured after that claim has been reported to the insurer.  Read more…

EPLI perils and insuring agreements

5 Things You Need to Understand When Buying EPLI

Employment practices liability insurance, commonly known as EPLI, protects employers against claims for employment-related wrongdoings.
In this article, we review 5 key things to understand on your EPLI policy.

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.

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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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