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Kyle Jeziorski

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Kyle is the market-facing and client leader at Founder Shield, with eight years invested in the boutique broker and more than a decade in the insurance industry. Before Founder Shield, Kyle worked at Marsh on the FINPRO team focusing on management liability in the large private and public space. A graduate of Saint Joseph’s University’s Risk Management and Insurance Program, Kyle has focused his entire career helping clients to navigate through an ever changing risk environment.

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October 22 • Directors & Officers

Why Your D&O Policy Isn’t Enough: A Guide to Side A & Excess Coverage

Protect executive personal assets from lawsuits with Side A D&O insurance; it’s non-negotiable when corporate indemnity fails due to risk.

Tech IPOs

May 21 • Thought Leadership

Tech IPOs 2025: The Changing Face of Public Offerings

Startups are shifting from traditional IPOs to M&As amid a slow 2025 for tech IPOs. Discover how companies like Anthropic, Wiz, and Monzo are thriving, and what the future holds for public offerings.

DO pricing trends 2024

February 12 • Directors & Officers

D&O Insurance Pricing: 2024 in Review, 2025 Outlook

D&O insurance pricing is influenced by various factors, so companies need to stay informed and adapt their risk management strategies. Here’s a retrospective look at the 2024 D&O market and what to expect this year.

do insurance tail coverage

October 19 • Growth

Unraveling the Knots: Understanding D&O Insurance Tail Coverage

D&O insurance tail coverage is a critical safety net for directors and officers (D&Os), protecting them from lawsuits arising from pre-policy conduct. Are you covered?

SEC compliance for startups

January 4 • Growth

SEC Compliance for Startups — What You Should Know

Many people are surprised to learn that SEC compliance pertains to public and private companies — but what regulations are vital to know for startups? We have the details.

DO Update

December 1 • Directors & Officers

Risk Management Insights: Q3 2021—D&O Insurance Updates

With Q3 2021 wrapped up, let’s review a few critical D&O insurance trends that emerged and what updates public and late-stage companies can expect in Q4.

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September 28 • Health & Benefits

Choosing the Right Employee Health Plans

Choosing the right employee health plan for a small business or mid-market company is no small task — but we share some tips to help this process feel more seamless.

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May 4 • Risk Management

7 Success Tips From Accomplished Unicorns

Accomplished unicorns have secrets of success, but they’re likely not what you think. Consider these tips from high-growth companies.

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March 23 • Directors & Officers

D&O Insurance Pricing Trends 2021

Amid a game-changing pandemic, D&O insurance pricing trends have shifted. Here’s a look back at 2020 and what to expect from 2021.

D&O-insurance

January 26 • Directors & Officers

7 Crucial Cost and Drivers of D&O Insurance

Find out the 7 costs and drivers of D&O insurance. Get an inside look at what drives D&O insurance prices. Find answers to all your D&O insurance questions.

social inflation

January 5 • Risk Management • Thought Leadership

Social Inflation: Why Business Insurance Premiums Are Increasing

Although unnerving, it’s natural to experience the ups and downs of the market. Here’s a look at how social inflation impacts your business insurance premiums.

insurable risk

December 8 • Risk Management

What Is an Insurable Risk?

Identifying an insurable risk from an uninsurable risk is tricky. Here’s a closer look at how insurers categorize specific exposures.

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November 24 • Risk Management

When Does Captive Insurance Make Sense?

Captive insurance is popular with technology, rideshare, and on-demand companies. Here’s how it works best.

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October 14 • HNOA

HNOA Insights: Delivery in the COVID-19 Era

COVID-19 changed everything, including how people acquire goods. Here’s how HNOA insurance can protect your on-demand delivery services.

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September 9 • Risk Management

Securities Suit Filings Skyrocket – Private Tech Companies, Take Note!

Private tech companies can’t turn a blind eye to the uptick in securities suit filings — even with no shareholders to answer to. Here’s why.

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April 14 • Directors & Officers

What D&O Insurance Endorsements Do You Need?

From startups to small businesses to mid-market companies, here are a few widespread D&O insurance endorsements to help customize your insurance plan.

D&O insurance exclusions

March 5 • Directors & Officers • Risk Management

D&O Insurance Exclusions: Red Flags and What to Look out For

Purchasing the right D&O insurance policy means understanding vital details. Here are some “red flags” to watch for when reviewing your plan.

Directors and officers insurance trends

January 27 • Directors & Officers

D&O Insurance Pricing Trends 2020

Amid the ever-changing D&O insurance space, here’s what happened in 2019 and what you need to know for 2020

sec and private companies

May 9 • Directors & Officers

Private Companies Won’t Escape SEC Scrutiny; D&O Coverage May Be Crucial

SEC suits against Theranos and Jumio illustrate that private companies won’t avoid SEC scrutiny and that D&O insurance is more important than ever.

Directors and Officers insurance pricing trends

March 14 • Directors & Officers

D&O Insurance Pricing Trends 2019

What is the D&O insurance market outlook in 2019? We take a deep dive in 2018 pricing trends and make our predictions for this year.

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January 25 • Risk Management

Robobroking: What you need to know about automated insurance brokers

Online brokers using automation and AI make it easier than ever to get commercial insurance. But how do you know if they’re right for your business?

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December 19 • Directors & Officers

Pre-IPO Checklist 2019

Considering an IPO? We’ve created a 10 part a checklist to serve as a preliminary starting point for thought and discussion, as well as a brief primer on the process.

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