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Insurance Policies You Need During Mergers & Acquisitions

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Matt McKenna
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M&As present high-growth companies plenty of opportunities for profit — and risk. Here are some insurance considerations for successful mergers and acquisitions.

Posted in Directors & Officers, Representations and Warranties InsuranceTagged Public Companies

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

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

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Matt McKenna

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.

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Key Person Insurance Alternatives

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Matt McKenna

Key Person Insurance can be a valuable policy for when the unthinkable happens, but it has its disadvantages. We examine Contract protection insurance (“CPI”) and other alternatives.

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D&O Insurance Pricing Trends 2019

Posted on March 14, 2019 by Kyle Jeziorski

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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Pre-IPO Checklist 2019

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Kyle Jeziorski

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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Elon Musk vs. Investors: Why D&O Insurance is Essential

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Carl Niedbala

Elon Musk has landed himself and Tesla in hot water. We break down the SEC settlement, class action lawsuits and how D&O Insurance comes into play.

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Public vs. Private Company D&O Insurance Explained

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Matt McKenna

We break down the differences between private vs. public D&O policies and discuss common claim scenarios.

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Directors & Officers Insurance for IPOs

Posted on August 8, 2018 (February 16, 2021) by Kyle Jeziorski

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.

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