February 19 Risk Management

Protecting Decentralized Exchanges: A Comprehensive Guide to DeFi Risk Management

This post explores emerging risks DEX companies face along with actionable tips for smart DeFi risk management, from vital insurance policies to best industry practices.

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Wil Hamory

Financial Practice Lead

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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.

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Live Social Shopping: The Future of E-Commerce?

Live social shopping is transforming how brands connect with customers. Learn how this interactive approach drives e-commerce sales, builds community, and provides valuable customer insights.

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Technology Insurance Trends for 2024: A Retrospective Look & Expectations

Explore the evolving tech landscape in 2024, including AI advancements, economic shifts, and regulatory changes. Understand how these trends impact technology insurance needs, including cyber, E&O, and D&O coverage, and how to mitigate risks.

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February 19 • Risk Management

Protecting Decentralized Exchanges: A Comprehensive Guide to DeFi Risk Management

This post explores emerging risks DEX companies face along with actionable tips for smart DeFi risk management, from vital insurance policies to best industry practices.

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February 12 • Directors & Officers

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

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February 5 • Growth

Live Social Shopping: The Future of E-Commerce?

Live social shopping is transforming how brands connect with customers. Learn how this interactive approach drives e-commerce sales, builds community, and provides valuable customer insights.

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January 29 • Thought Leadership

Technology Insurance Trends for 2024: A Retrospective Look & Expectations

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There were some great discussions covering key growth factors, managing relationships with stakeholders, what micromobility is doing to help during the COVID-19 crisis, and how the industry is positioned to succeed.

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Whitepapers

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AV Risk Management Guide

Whitepaper on Commercial Insurance for Autonomous Vehicles companies. Learn about the legal climate, risk management and the insurance policies you need.

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Biggest Startup Lawsuits of 2024

Our report analyzes 2024’s top startup lawsuits, providing insights to avoid legal pitfalls and protect your business in 2025.

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Biotech Risk Management Guide

Risk Management Guide for Biotechnology Companies. Learn about exposures, the FDA approval process, claim scenarios and the insurance policies you need.

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Resources for all things insurance

Understanding Certificates of Insurance (COIs)

Everything you need to know about Certificates of Insurance (COIs)!

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EPL Coverage: How Does Your Employee Handbook Measure Up?

Here’s why every startup or mid-market business should size up their employee handbook against its EPL coverage.

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The Ultimate Guide to Insurance Requirements in Contracts

Vendors, cities, partners, investors, etc.— often require specific insurance policies as a part of a contract. We break down why and what you need to know.

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Understanding Insurance Audits

The word “audit” is intimidating but in the insurance world it’s nothing to worry about! In this post, we look at what insurance audits are, why carriers need to perform them and how you can prepare so you’re not caught off guard.

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Workers’ Compensation: State by State Guide

Ever wonder how your state meaures up when it comes to Workers’ Compensation? Here’s a detailed guide to help you sort it out.

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Insurance 101: what’s a retention?

Ever feel like reading your policy creates more questions than it answers? You’re not alone. Insurance is filled with jargon. While there’s good reason for your insurance policy being a 100+ page monster filled with a dizzying web of definitions and exclusions, the ‘why‘ doesn’t really matter to most people…they just want to know what’s

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IPO Insights: 7 Considerations for Late-Stage Companies

Preparing for an IPO can seem like a daunting task for late-stage companies — but it doesn’t have to be. Considering these tips will make the process more manageable.

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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.

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3 Key Takeaways from the Recent Frenzy of Tech IPOs

Several tech companies have gone public simultaneously. After reviewing each, here are some lessons we can learn from the IPO rush.

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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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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.

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How to generate revenue & funding with insurance

How do you turn a cost center into a revenue engine? We discuss how high-growth companies can get this done with right Insurance. (via TechCrunch)

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Private Equity / Venture Capital Risk Management

Risk Management Guide for Venture Capital and Private Equity Firms. Learn about exposures, claim scenarios and the insurance policies you need.

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Top 4 Venture Capital Insurance Claims from Investors

This is the third installment in Founder Shield’s venture capital (VC)-Focused series and explains venture capital insurance claims VCs might face from their investors. If you’d like to learn more about the basics of what these insurance policies do and don’t cover, check out our intro post as well as our post about regulatory investigations.

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Insurance 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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Venture Capital Insurance and the SEC

In our first post on venture capital insurance, we took a high level view of four scenarios where this management liability, professional liability, and employment practices liability insurance policy could protect you, your firm, and your investors. We also spoke about the potential costs of having — as well as not having — this liability

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Employee Lawsuits: The Top 3 Risks Faced by VC’s

This is the fourth installment of Founder Shield’s VC-Focused series. Last week, we reviewed some examples of lawsuits from your investors and how you can protect yourself. Be sure to also check out our introductory post as well as our discussion of the impact of regulatory investigations and the insurance policies that will help you stay afloat when the SEC

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VC Funding for Life Sciences Companies

VC funding for life sciences companies has evolved significantly in the past two decades. Here’s what you need to know about financing in the space.

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