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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.

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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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The Hammer Clause

A ‘Hammer Clause’ is an insurance policy provision which stipulates what happens when an insured does not consent to settle a claim, as recommended by their insurer. Learn more…

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