Directors and Officers Insurance

Directors and Officers Insurance

Company directors have an obligation to make decisions in the best interest of the business and are under immense pressure to meet the expectations of all stakeholders.

However, despite having good intentions, mistakes can happen and as the company director you are at risk of being held personally liable for allegations of a breach of duty or wrongful acts.

Directors and Officers Liability Insurance protects Directors and Officers against legal liabilities they may sustain personally whilst managing a corporation.

Do I need Directors & Officers Insurance?

Whether you are found liable for any claims brought against you or the business, the investigation costs and reputational damage from lengthy legal proceedings can be significant.

In your position, you may be exposed to claims brought against you by:

• Shareholders
• Employees (including claims for wrongful dismissal, harassment or failure to employ or promote)
• Statutory bodies (including alleged breaches of a Director’s responsibilities or investigations commenced by WorkCover following a work incident)
• Competitors (including allegations of conduct involving anti-competitive behaviour)
• The Corporation itself (including actions by a liquidator on behalf of the company alleging insolvent trading)

Therefore, if you are a Director or Officer of a corporation or business, it is recommended that you take out Directors and Officers Insurance.

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What does this Insurance cover?

• Representation costs where a Director or Officer are legally required to attend an investigation regarding the affairs of the corporation
• Legal costs and expenses in the defence and investigation of a Directors and Officers claim
• Any compensation required to be paid by the Insured to dispose of a Directors and Officers claim
• This could be anything from a car, bus or train accident, and assault from another person or injury caused from falling or being hit by falling objects

As a business owner or company director, you may also like to consider the following related types of Insurance:

• Management Liability Insurance
• Professional Indemnity Insurance
• Business Insurance Package

How Coverforce can help

At Coverforce, we understand the risks that business directors and officers are exposed to when managing a company. That's why our expert insurance brokers will take the time to assess your corporate risk management requirements and exposures and work hard to deliver a smart, tailored insurance solution to cover you, not just your company.

For more information or to arrange cover, please contact our specialised team at our Coverforce Office.

Alternatively, you can simply fill out a Quote Form below and one of our insurance brokers will get in touch with you within one business day.