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Category: Directors & Officers

Claims-made vs. Occurrence Insurance Policies Explained

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Matt McKenna
claims-made vs occurrence

Choosing a claims-made vs. occurrence insurance policy for your startup or mid-sized company means knowing the pros and cons. We’ve got the details for you!

Posted in Directors & Officers, Errors & Omissions, Insurance Pro TipsTagged Mid-Market

D&O Insurance Pricing Trends 2020

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Jeff Hirsch

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

Posted in Directors & OfficersTagged Public Companies, Startups

Insurance for Private Equity & VC Firms

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Carl Niedbala
private equity insurance

Investors face unique exposures in today’s world. Here’s what insurance firms need in private equity and venture capital sectors.

Posted in Directors & Officers, EPLI, Errors & OmissionsTagged Private Equity

Cannabis Companies: Why Can’t We Get Insurance?

Posted on November 14, 2019 by Erik Huberman

Cannabis companies often face issues trying to obtain insurance. Hawke Media explains these challenges and how to overcome them.

Posted in Directors & Officers, General Liability, Guest PostTagged Cannabis

Risk Management Tips Before Going Public

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Carl Niedbala
before going public

Here are risk management tips for mid-market companies to consider before going public.

Posted in Directors & Officers, Risk Management TipsTagged Mid-Market, Technology

ESOPs: Do They Impact D&O Insurance?

Posted on September 17, 2019 by Rachel Jenkins
ESOPs

Plenty of risks are associated with ESOPs. But, how do they impact your current D&O, E&O, or general liability insurance policy. Here’s the scoop.

Posted in Directors & Officers, ERISA, Fiduciary LiabilityTagged Biotech, Fintech, SaaS, Technology, Venture Capital

Commercial Insurance Endorsements

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Carl Niedbala
commercial insurance endorsements

Commercial insurance endorsements are the secret sauce that enable your company to grow and develop. Here’s what you should know about them.

Posted in Directors & Officers, Errors & Omissions, General LiabilityTagged Biotech, Fintech, SaaS, Startups, Technology

Insurance Guide for Biotechnology Companies

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Eric Schneider

Our guide to insurance for Biotechnology companies. What risks do Ag-biotech & Biopharma face? What policies do they need?

Posted in Directors & Officers, Property InsuranceTagged Biotech, Life Sciences

Insurance for ESports: Leagues, Teams & Tech

Posted on August 28, 2019 by Carl Niedbala

The hardest part of navigating insurance for e-sports is to know how it applies. We break it down.

Posted in Directors & Officers, Errors & OmissionsTagged Esports

D&O Insurance for Canadian Cannabis Companies

Posted on June 18, 2019 by Jonathan Selby

Securing D&O Insurance for Canadian Cannabis Companies can be a tricky business. We break down the legal climate, risk management and what to look out for.

Posted in Directors & Officers, Founder ShieldTagged CannabisLeave a comment
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