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Directors & Officers Liability
 

More Insurance Coverage May Mean Less Protection for Directors, Directors & Boards, Annual Report 2010
When insurance companies broaden a policy's scope of coverage all customers expect more protection...but, that's not always how it works.

FCPA ups the risk, Directors & Boards, Second Quarter 2010
The need to have a dynamic compliance program to combat corruption is absolutely urgent.

Protecting Your Board, Corporate Secretary, May 2010
Foreign D&O exposure is escalating as global governance standards evolve.

When a D&O policy could leave you bare, Directors & Boards, First Quarter 2010
Don't presume that your "mother company" policy offers any protection when you accept an outside board seat.

Looking beyond your garden variety D&O risk, Directors & Boards, Fourth Quarter 2009
According to Tony Galban, potential trouble for boards lies in 'areas of tension' that are not so obvious or frequently discussed.

What's Your Fiduciary Liability IQ?, Directors & Boards, Third Quarter 2009
Companies are facing increasing risk of fiduciary liability lawsuits from disenchanted employees.  Chris Dart shares some steps to help your organization mitigate the risks and increase your IQ.

The Best Time to Review D&O Coverage? Now, Directors & Boards, Second Quarter 2009
In these especially challenging times, take these steps to ensure you have the protection you need and deserve.

A D&O Liability Wish List, Directors & Boards, Annual Report 2009
Evan Rosenberg says:  Here is what truly would help boards navigate troubled times.

Elephant in the Room, Directors & Boards, First Quarter 2009
Chubb's Kim Hogrefe asks:  Why are we afraid to talk about managing claim costs?

The Long Arm of the credit crisis, Directors & Boards, Fourth Quarter 2008
This is no time to be scrimping on insurance protection, according to Lisa Jones.

Cyber security: IT issue or Board issue?, Directors & Boards, Third Quarter 2008
Tracey Vispoli says: The plaintiff's bar is aiming right at the top when there's a breach, so take these actions to minimize your risk.

D&O Pressure Check, Directors & Boards, 2008 Annual Report
As companies caught 'financial flu,' liability risk rose.  Here are a few educated guesses about what's ahead from Evan Rosenberg.

D&O liability dangers outside the U.S. borders, Directors & Boards, Second Quarter 2008
In foreign venues, individual risk can be amplified. Here are some questions for your chief risk officer.

Volatile times call for the best D&O coverage,  Directors & Boards, First Quarter 2008
Dangerous scenarios can play out, so don't be complacent about your D&O protection.

D&O Liability: Is this the calm before the storm?,  Directors & Boards, Fourth Quarter 2007
Directors have enjoyed a good run on good news.  But according to Chubb's Randy Hein, important cautions must be offered.

An Increasingly Foreign Concept, Risk Management, Third Quarter 2007
U.S.-based companies with operations in other countries need to consider how to protect against the threat of U.S.-style securities and class-action litigation against the company’s foreign directors and officers.

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