All D&O insurance articles
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NewsRegulatory proceedings ‘dominate’ European D&O claims – Alta Signa
Bankruptcy litigation followed regulatory action as the leading cause of European D&O claims, according to the Continental European focused specialty MGA.
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News‘Inflection point’ reached in US casualty reserving – Lockton Re
Reinsurance broker’s paper highlights potential end to material adverse development in casualty lines for calendar year 2025.
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NewsSVB collapse was near miss for D&O writers - AM Best
The banking failure emphasises the importance of a robust risk management structure, especially for annuity writers
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NewsRe/insurers brace for cryptocrash impact
Insurers are likely to review or amend policy wordings to ensure they are not indirectly insuring losses
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NewsUS D&O market posts best results since 2014
Rate hikes exceeding 10% per quarter fuelled direct premium growth of 35% to $14.6 billion
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NewsD&O rates in the UK ‘are not out of the woods yet’ – Gallagher
Despite supply challenges surrounding D&O insurance, increased awareness of ESG factors could encourage more entrants to this market, reports broker
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NewsD&Os fear ‘COVID effect’ as responsibilities rise
Nearly a third worry decisions made during the pandemic could come back to haunt them - QBE
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NewsD&O market ready to “move on” from COVID
A softening of the pricing curve is being observed, but the outlook remains uncertain for UK D&Os - Gallagher
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NewsD&O market is ‘absolutely brutal’ and ‘in a world of pain’ as a result of hard market
Directors’ and officers’ (D&O) insurance is heavily exposed to the current hard market, with industry commentators describing conditions for this line of business as “absolutely brutal” and “in a world of pain” due to “capacity constriction”.
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NewsD&O protection gap grows as rates soar
Escalating premiums and lack of capacity could see firms refusing to purchase or reducing cover, leaving senior professionals on the hook for claims
