Directors & officers' (D&O)
Directors’ and Officers’: We need to talk
SMEs need to be informed of the benefits of directors' and officers' insurance and that conversation must be initiated by brokers
Directors’ and Officers’: Time for expansion
With the modern ‘blame culture’, directors’ and officers’ cover should be an easy sell – so what is holding it back and how can this be overcome?
C-Suite: Australia's not-so-big disasters
An Australian broker gives his verdict on some key business risks in his country less likely to make the national headlines.
Lime Underwriting PI and D&O exit opens door for Ascent
Ascent Underwriting has entered the UK and Irish professional indemnity and directors and officers markets following the recruitment of Lime Underwriting's managing director and two other specialists.
Gallagher grows D&O offering with two products
Arthur J Gallagher has expanded its directors and officers insurance offering with two further products.
China becoming "more accessible" to foreign insurers, says Axco
Global insurance information provider Axco believes China is becoming more accessible to foreign insurers despite only having a 1.3% market share in 2013.
D&O policies outside scope of FOS rules judge
A high court judge has delivered a boost to insurers by ruling that the Financial Ombudsman Services’ jurisdiction should not be extended to complaints from D&O insureds.
Argo unveils complimentary legal advice for D&O customers
Lloyd’s insurer Argo International has launched a new policy that see the firm offer complimentary legal support to holders of directors and officers policies.
Directors' and officers' cover: Potential for growth
With directors’ & officers’ cover seeing a slight downturn in uptake recently, there is huge potential for insurers to tap into the market
Howden opens Channel Islands office
Howden Broking Group has launched a Jersey-based Channel Islands operation led by Henry Burton who previously worked in the group's London office.
Axa introduces real time pricing to Simple product range
Axa commercial lines and personal intermediary has introduced real time pricing to its simple product range on the Powerplace platform.
Non‑Executive Directors: Talking NEDs
As a survey reveals a growing reluctance among board members to take on non‑executive positions, Post talks to some of insurance’s leading non‑executive directors to gauge their views on the evolving nature of the role
In-Focus: Public Sector - Q&A Bill Sulman
Post spoke to Bill Sulman, director for public sector at Aon Risk Solutions, about the common business continuity threats for the public sector and how insurers, brokers and risk managers can work together for mutual benefit.
AIG urges business leaders to be more aware of personal risks
Nearly two thirds of business leaders do not feel their personal assets are very exposed to management liability actions, according to research from AIG.
Hiscox adds two more to London D&O unit
Hiscox has added two more new hires for its London market management liability team, having previously recruited a duo from QBE and Allied World.
Ace launches mobile app for web trading platform
Ace has launched a mobile ipad app for its web-trading platform, Ace Online, which allows brokers to quote and bind new business on behalf of clients.
Ace rejigs financial lines team in Asia-Pacific
International insurer Ace has made several changes to its financial lines team in the Asia-Pacific region.
Beazley and Hiscox launch D&O consortium
Lloyd’s players Beazley and Hiscox have joined forces on a new D&O facility for brokers and clients.
Ace enhances D&O cover as liability and cyber top emerging risks poll
Ace has enhanced its directors' and officers' cover for the UK and Irish markets in response to market developments and feedback from its broker panel.
GB chairman eyes long-term gains following product expansion
GB Underwriting has penned a new underwriting arrangement with WR Berkley Europe to provide a comprehensive range of products to meet the needs of its construction-focussed customer base.
Europe C-suite: Regulation and complexity behind rise in demand for German D&O policies
The complexity of the liability regime for directors’ and officers’ insurance and increased regulation is fuelling demand for German D&O policies.
Beazley unveils upgraded D&O cover
Beazley has broadened its directors and officers cover to include regulatory investigations and inquiries.
Interview: David Johnson: Wrapped up in foil
Having been involved with the Forum of Insurance Lawyers since the early beginnings of his career, incoming president David Johnson is keen to make his mark during his tenure. He reveals how he plans to consolidate the organisation’s new found authority…
Directors’ & Officers’: Much aD&O about nothing
Despite some predicting an uncertain period for the directors’ & officers’ sector following a government discussion paper and a high-profile claim refusal, unconcerned market insiders explain why education is their current priority.