Directors & Officers Insurance
Conservation United: Best Practices for Board Orientation
Date: October 27, 2021Category: Author:
The board of directors plays a vital role in establishing and maintaining the organizational structure of a nonprofit. This elected group oversees the organization’s activities and meets periodically to discuss and vote on business affairs. Given the critical role board members play in an organization’s overall success, these individuals need to be up-to-speed on the […]
Conservation United: Nonprofit Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Considerations
Date: October 11, 2021Category: Author:
Each member of a board of directors brings their personal and professional life experiences to the table, making it imperative for a nonprofit to elect a diverse and inclusive group. Since the board strategizes and supervises the organization’s direction, having diverse experience, expertise and perspectives can put the nonprofit in a strong position to promote […]
D&O Underwriters Focusing More on Diversity, ESG Issues As Litigation Rises
Date: January 25, 2021Category: Author:
“Event-driven” securities litigation is on the rise, with directors and officers seeing class action lawsuits over how their organizations have addressed COVID-19, racial and social justice issues, and climate change. And D&O underwriters are paying closer attention, too. The underwriting process may give organizations guidance on how to avoid lawsuits over environmental, social, and governance […]
Risk Management Strategies For Directors & Officers
Date: June 10, 2020Category: Author:
While a senior executive position brings many rewards, it also carries significant risks that put your financial net worth at stake. Expect that every decision you make as a director or officer has the potential to be scrutinized by clients, employees, shareholders, and other directors and officers, and stakeholders may file a lawsuit if they […]