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Directors and officers of private companies get sued by investors, lenders, competitors and regulators. Carriers look closely at financial strength, ownership and outside investors. Send us a few details and we will shop 50+ carriers for your best rate – no cost, no obligation. Prefer to talk? Call 800-616-3490.
Directors & Officers (Private) Quote Request
Applicant Information:
Have these handy
- Latest year-end financial statements
- Capitalization table / ownership list
- Bylaws or operating agreement indemnification terms
- Current D&O policy and loss runs
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Coverage details
What Directors & Officers coverage includes
Directors and officers (D&O) insurance protects company leaders and the business itself from claims tied to management decisions. Investors, lenders, competitors, customers and regulators can sue directors and officers personally. D&O pays defense costs and settlements so owners' personal assets are not at risk, and it is often required by investors and board members.
- Personal asset protection - Covers directors and officers when the company cannot indemnify them.
- Company reimbursement - Reimburses the company when it indemnifies its leaders.
- Entity coverage - Claims made against the company itself, not just its people.
- Investor and lender suits - Allegations of mismanagement, misrepresentation or breach of duty.
- Regulatory defense - Defense costs for government and regulatory investigations.
Good to know: two years of positive cash flow and no debt covenant problems usually earn the best terms. Startups burning cash should apply early.
Not covered: fraud or illegal profit once finally adjudicated, bodily injury and property damage, and prior and pending litigation.
Insurance Application:
Directors & Officers (Private)
Required forms
Directors & Officers (Private) Supplemental Application (PDF)
Management liability supplements (add any that apply)
Directors & Officers (Nonprofit) (PDF)
Employment Practices Liability (PDF)
Download, complete and email to info@societiesinsurance.com, or attach them with your quote request. More options are listed below.
Contact details
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D&O explained
How D&O insurance works
Most D&O policies have three insuring agreements, often called Side A, B and C.
Side A
Protects directors and officers personally when the company cannot indemnify them.
Side B
Reimburses the company when it pays to defend its leaders.
Side C
Covers claims made against the company itself.
Who sues directors and officers? Investors, lenders, vendors, competitors, customers, regulators and employees. Many private-company policies package D&O with employment practices, fiduciary and crime coverage.
Who needs it
When D&O matters most
Common triggers
- Raising money from outside investors
- Adding outside board members
- Mergers, acquisitions or a sale of the business
- Taking on significant debt
- Operating in regulated industries
What affects your rate
- Revenue, assets and financial condition
- Industry and regulatory exposure
- Ownership structure and investors
- Prior claims and litigation
- Limits and retention
Nonprofits need it too. Board members of nonprofits can be sued personally. See D&O for nonprofits.
Management liability
Build your management liability program
Start with the D&O application, then add related management coverage.
Management liability
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This is a general overview. Coverage, availability and pricing vary by state, carrier and policy, and the policy itself controls. Questions? Call 800-616-3490.