Most companies that provide specialized or professional services, like stock exchanges, carry both directors and officers liability insurance (“D&O”) and errors and omissions insurance (“E&O”). These coverages are meant to be complimentary and not overlapping. D&O covers “wrongful acts” by directors and officers. E&O covers negligent acts in performing professional services. D&O policies typically exclude … Continue Reading
A typical directors and officers liability insurance policy provides coverage for officers and directors of a corporation for all loss that is not indemnified by the corporation resulting from a covered claim for a wrongful act as defined by the policy. Virtually all D&O policies also include an “Insured v. Insured Exclusion,” which precludes coverage for … Continue Reading
