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 January 27 • Directors & OfficersInsurance for Private Equity & VC Firms
Investors face unique exposures in today’s world. Here’s what insurance firms need in private equity and venture capital sectors.
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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.
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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.
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.
Elon Musk vs. Investors: Why D&O Insurance is Essential
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Public vs. Private Company D&O Insurance Explained
We break down the differences between private vs. public D&O policies and discuss common claim scenarios.
Jobs Act 3.0 Explained: How it will Impact Business
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Directors & Officers Insurance for IPOs
Any company considering an IPO needs an effective Directors & Officers insurance program in place. We break down the pros and cons of IPO’s and how they will impact your D&O policy.
What’s the right insurance for an ICO?
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Startup D&O Insurance: What You Need to Know
D&O insurance for startups is necessary for many reasons: protects your scaling efforts, meets investor requirements, safeguards executives, etc. But what does this coverage actually provide and how much will it cost you? Let’s clear the air.
D&O cheat sheet for venture backed companies
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Bitcoin has been occupying the news but unless your only interest is today’s this minute’s price, there are still plenty of unanswered questions for startups. Jamie Dimon calls Bitcoin investors “stupid” and John McAfee says the price is going to $1 million by 2020. Meanwhile the grey area in-between is filled with noise. So we want to
Startup Risk Tips: Optimizing your Insurance Policies
Insurance should be seen as more of an investment than a cost, but given the busy and chaotic lives of Founders, it sometimes becomes a check-the-box activity. When utilized properly, companies can get value from their policies well beyond that generated by a “set it and forget it” approach. Here are a few tips to optimize your insurance
Pivoting? You should probably call your insurance broker
It’s been a tough year for retail. Just ask J.C. Penny, Macy’s or Target. As e-commerce continues to overtake retail (thanks Amazon), traditional retailers need to employ different strategies to satisfy customers. In other words, it’s time to start pivoting. Startups are all too familiar with pivoting, and many startups do so at least once. Sounds
Quick tips to get it right on a directors and officers insurance application
What info do I need to provide in the Directors and Officers insurance application process? So your startup company secured a round of funding. You are now required to have a Directors & Officers policy to protect your company and its executives from claims made against them. You think, “no problem, I’ll reach out to