Directors and Officers Insurance
Providing protection against personally liable allegations through our Directors and Officers Insurance.
As a Director, Manager, Partner or Supervisor, you are responsible for making big decisions within your company. Some of these decisions may produce a negative result which can result in actual or alleged claims of “wrongful acts”.
The cost implications for any allegations made can be significant, even for simple investigations. Directors and Officers Insurance (or D&O insurance) provides financial protection should any claims require investigation, defence or legal representative.
By taking out Directors and Officers Insurance, you protect yourself against your own personal liability, as well as your businesses
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If an employee, stakeholder, third party or client makes a ‘wrongful act’ claim against you, your business or your actions, you could be liable to significant financial implications, even if it is simply an allegation and you are not officially sued.
To help protect you against these often unforeseen or unavoidable claims and costs, Directors & Officers Insurance supports you financially against legal battles, investigations, representation and compensation pay outs.
The types of cover provided by a D&O policy include:
Pub Li
Public liability: When working on site it is normal that there is a large number of people and high value of equipment and materials in a small vicinity. With this in mind, a small negligent act by an employee can easily lead to mass third-party injury and property damage. This cover will pick up the legal expenses and compensation payments following an event causing both third-party injury and property damage.
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Public liability: When working on site it is normal that there is a large number of people and high value of equipment and materials in a small vicinity. With this in mind, a small negligent act by an employee can easily lead to mass third-party injury and property damage. This cover will pick up the legal expenses and compensation payments following an event causing both third-party injury and property damage.
Read more about Public Liability Insurance
Public liability: When working on site it is normal that there is a large number of people and high value of equipment and materials in a small vicinity. With this in mind, a small negligent act by an employee can easily lead to mass third-party injury and property damage. This cover will pick up the legal expenses and compensation payments following an event causing both third-party injury and property damage.
Read more about Public Liability Insurance
Public liability: When working on site it is normal that there is a large number of people and high value of equipment and materials in a small vicinity. With this in mind, a small negligent act by an employee can easily lead to mass third-party injury and property damage. This cover will pick up the legal expenses and compensation payments following an event causing both third-party injury and property damage.
Read more about Public Liability Insurance
Professional Indemnity: Professional Indemnity Insurance refers to protection against incorrect or inadequate advice and services that you give. Unfortunately, any business can produce work resulting in both financial and reputational loss for their client and this is sometimes only uncovered long after the contract is completed. In this instance, your company can be held responsible which is when Professional Indemnity Insurance supports your business. At SJL Insurance Services, we provide insurance that can cover expenses, legal fees and pay outs incurred should an allegation be made against you by a client for providing an inadequate service.
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Financial Support for key people in your business
Protection for the company against claims for wrongful acts
Cover against employee claims where their employee rights were violated
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Standard Directors and Officers insurance provides liability cover for company directors to protect them from claims based on their decisions and actions in the course of their duties.
Providing financial protection for the company against claims for wrongful acts rather than the directors, Corporate Legal Liability is an essential add on to D&O insurance
With Employee litigation ever rising, and the cost of defending these claims increasing, EPL cover is essential to cover against claims of sexual harassment, discrimination and wrongful termination.
We can insure any type of business, and our expertise ranges from property and commercial risks, to kidnap and ransom. Literally any type of business, in any sector, anywhere in the world.
Our expert brokers have access to a huge array of insurance products ensuring they can find the best insurance policy for you. They get to know your individual needs and provide the best possible insurance solution for you. You will be provided with an allocated account and claims manager.
Our featured list of Policies can be found on our services page.
DO I NEED DIRECTORS AND OFFICER’S INSURANCE?
Directors and Officers Insurance is for Directors, Supervisors, Partners and Officers who have managerial duties.
SJL Insurance Services build bespoke policies for your unique situation, to ensure that you are covered for the risks that you are sensitive to.
Actual or alleged claims of “wrongful acts” by individuals in these roles can come as a surprise and are more common than many would like to believe.
Employees are more aware of their employment rights and regulators investigate companies more now than ever before. This makes businesses and individuals more vulnerable and more likely to be sued than they perhaps once were.
If you want to protect yourself against the potentially significant financial implications from a claim made against you, or your business, then a D&O policy is one you should most certainly invest in.
WHO IS DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS INSURANCE FOR?
D&O Insurance is just that, designed for Directors and Officers and any other individuals within a business who has significant responsibilities and are therefore liable to claims made against them by a number of third parties.
It is suitable for:
- Directors
- Officers
- Partners
- Supervisors
- Company Managers
- Past/previous Directors and Officers
- Future Directors and Officers
If you’d like to know more about who and what is covered under Directors & Officers Insurance at SJL Insurance Services, please contact our team today.
WHAT DOES DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS INSURANCE COVER?
If an employee, stakeholder, third party or client makes a ‘wrongful act’ claim against you, your business or your actions, you could be liable to significant financial implications, even if it is simply an allegation and you are not officially sued.
To help protect you against these often unforeseen or unavoidable claims and costs, Directors & Officers Insurance supports you financially against legal battles, investigations, representation and compensation pay outs.
The types of cover provided by a D&O policy include:
- Claims by employees who may be seeking compensation after suffering an injury at work.
- Claims by stakeholders or investors where due diligence is questioned.
- Errors made in administration of employee benefit scheme or pensions.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS INSURANCE?
Directors and Officers Insurance isn’t designed to provide cover for intentional acts of wrongdoing by key decision makers.
It therefore doesn’t provide cover for deliberate wrongful acts such as:
- Fraud
- Criminal acts
- Dishonesty
- Malicious acts
D&O policies also don’t provide cover for bodily or personal injury of a person or physical damage to a third person’s property.
If you are still unsure about Directors and Officers Insurance cover, contact our team to find out more.
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS UNDER DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS INSURANCE?
Whilst D&O policies automatically include Corporate Legal Liability cover for the entity, there are optional add on sections of cover that can be purchased if required.
- Additional cover extensions are typically as follows:
- Employment Practices Liability (EPL)
- Crime
- Notable EPL cover includes allegations and legal liability arising from employee discrimination and harassment claims as well as paying for legal representation through tribunals.
- Notable Crime cover includes corporate identity fraud, extortion and fund transfer fraud.
HOW MUCH DOES DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS INSURANCE COST?
As an insurance broker, the team at SJL work to find the most suitable policy for you and your business. We know that every business is individual, so our approach to your cover is too. The cost of cover will therefore depend on your business needs and requirements.
If you would like to find out how much Directors & Officers Insurance would cost your business, get a quote now and select D&O Insurance from the drop-down options. A member of the SJL Team will be in touch to discuss your needs.
REAL LIFE CLAIMS EXAMPLES
Breach of health and safety regulations
A construction company suffered a near miss when a huge pane of glass fell from the fifth floor of a redevelopment project onto the pavement. Miraculously, no one was injured but the Health & Safety Executive made a site visit the following day. This revealed a number of legislative breaches. A variety of actions were subsequently brought against the directors resulting in costs of £45.000.
Disagreement following management buy out
The insured designs, manufactures and installs computer control systems for the oil, gas and petrochemical sectors. The company was formed by a management buy out. Two separate claims were brought, one against the company itself, and one against the individual directors in response to the alleged breaches of two clauses in the agreement governing the buy out. The claimant was pushing hard for a court hearing. Our investigations and legal support eventually led to an out of court settlement of just under £340,000.
Company directors questioned over fatality
The insured operated road sweeping services using motorised vehicles. Unfortunately, one of these vehicles was involved in a fatal accident. This resulted in police investigation of two company directors. One of the directors was accused of aiding and abetting the causing of death by dangerous driving. The insurers claims team provided support and legal services. The case progressed to trial, but in view of the director’s health proceedings were stayed. While this meant the director was never tried, the insurer still incurred defence costs of over £118,000 and legal expert’s costs of over £3,000.
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