Brendan O'Connor, Author at Founder Shield

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August 22 • Directors & Officers

Quick Tips to Get It Right on a Directors and Officers Insurance Application

So your startup company secured a round of funding. You are now required to have a Directors & Officers (D&O) policy to protect your company and its executives from claims made against them. You think, “no problem, I’ll reach out to my broker and let them know how much coverage we are required to have.”

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February 16 • Key Man

The Easiest Way to Get Key Person Insurance for your Business

Many VC investors require founders going through an institutional round of funding to get key person insurance. For those of you that are nearing the close of your first big seed or series A round, there are two routes you can go in procuring your key person insurance policy: The traditional route or the Founder Shield

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January 19 • Cyber Liability • Errors & Omissions • General Liability • Property • Risk Management

The Top 5 Business Insurance Requirements from Landlords, Clients, and Investors

We see all kinds of business insurance requirements (and coverage change requests) from our clients’ landlords, clients, investors, business partners, and more. These requests are processed by creating an “endorsement” on the policy that puts the change into effect. From a location change to adding a new coverage to a liability policy, some endorsements are

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December 21 • Risk Management

Business Insurance Package Policies & How They Benefit Startups

Choosing commercial insurance can be daunting. You want your company to be properly protected, but you don’t want to break the bank. Luckily, that’s why business insurance package policies exist! Insurance carriers frequently bundle various coverage types together, providing a cost-effective approach compared to acquiring them individually. This strategy not only keeps expenses in check

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