Removing the Mysteries from Directors' and Officers' (D&O) Liability Insurance

D&O has been an integral part of a public corporation’s insurance portfolio for more than 40 years. In this course, attorney Joseph Monteleone will examine the key components of these insurance policies, along with the areas of frequent and significant coverage disputes. Recent case law in various U.S. jurisdictions will be highlighted and discussed, as well as new trends in the insurance marketplace. The course will emphasize practical suggestions as to how disputes may be avoided and resolved.

Learning Objectives: 

I.     Understand key provisions in the typical D&O insurance policy

II.    Discuss key areas of coverage disputes 

III.   Highlight recent case law from various jurisdictions on these coverage issues

IV.   Offer practical suggestions as to how to deal with coverage disputes when they arise

V.    Examine the interplay of D&O insurance and corporate indemnification obligations to directors and officers

VI.   Review specialty D&O policies such as Side A only insurance and independent director liability coverage

VII.  Assess current litigation trends and outlook for future trouble spots

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