All D&O insurance articles
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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