Directors & Officers Liability Insurance 101
This course is for everyone who holds a director or officer role, for those tasked with buying the insurance, and for those who need to be able to explain and discuss D&O liability and insurance with others, such as insurance and legal professionals.
What You Will Learn
Course Curriculum
Course Introduction
- Welcome message
- Course objectives
- Downloadable material
The Responsibilities of Directors and Officers
- Chapter objectives
- The roles of directors and officers
- Laws for directors and officers
- Duty to manage FREE PREVIEW
- Fiduciary duty
- Duty of care
- Quiz #1
Understanding D&O Liability Insurance
- Chapter objectives
- What is directors & officers liability insurance?
- Indemnification
- The indemnification process FREE PREVIEW
- Managing an indemnity and insurance program
- Quiz #2
Introduction to D&O Liability Insurance Policies
- Chapter objectives
- The structure of a D&O policy
- Non-indemnifiable loss (also known as Side A) FREE PREVIEW
- Indemnifiable Loss (also known as Side B)
- Entity Coverage (also known as Side C)
- Public company vs. Private company coverage
- Who's covered?
- What's covered?
- What's not covered?
- Policy extensions
- Quiz #3
D&O claims
- Chapter objectives
- The third party in D&O insurance claims
- What constitutes a claim under a D&O policy?
- What is a wrongful act under a D&O policy?
- Who can bring a claim against an organization?
- Causes of claims
- What is a loss under a D&O policy? FREE PREVIEW
- Understanding policy reporting requirements
- Claims-made and reported policies
- Claims-made policies
- Reporting a D&O claim to an insurer
- Potential claim notification
- Extended reporting period
- How D&O claims are handled
- D&O claims: duty to defend
- Flow of funds - reimbursement or pay on behalf of
- Activity: What to expect from the claims process
- Quiz #4
Minimizing the Chance of a Claim
- Chapter objectives
- A look at the risk of claims
- Understanding governance FREE PREVIEW
- Reducing risk through good governance
- Guidelines for directors and officers
- Guidelines for the board
- Quiz #5
Buying D&O insurance
- Chapter objectives
- Reasons for buying D&O insurance FREE PREVIEW
- What to buy? (standalone vs. package policies)
- How much coverage is required
- Retention or deductible
- Policy length
- The application process
- How is premium determined
- Understanding your D&O application
- What to expect from a broker
- Selecting an insurance company
- Managing your insurance
- Quiz #6
Final Examination & Course Wrap Up
- Wrap-up
- Course survey
- D&O Liability Insurance 101 Final Assessment
About ITC Courses
ITC takes pride in delivering high quality, unbiased courses on professional and management liability insurance and related topics. Designed specifically for online delivery, our courses are interactive, include activities and quizzes, use practical illustrations and real-life case studies and deliver knowledge in bite-sized portions so even just 5 minutes is learning time well spent.
How we build courses
ITC courses are the product of a collaborative approach. We work closely with subject matter experts to build out course content, the ITC design team brings that content to life, and no course is published before undergoing an intense review by an industry panel. Our process also includes post-publication reviews and updates because ITC is committed to delivering quality courses that remain accurate, relevant and up-to-date, long after they are first published.
Testimonials
Insurance Brokerage, Canada
Very clear, concise content, delivered in an easy to understand way. Whether an industry vet or just starting out, you will learn something from this course- I did! It’s easy to see how this platform could complement any corporate training program. I’d thoroughly recommend ITC to any L&D manager.
Broker, Australia
ITC effectively tackles complex subject matters in a very creative manner. I would highly recommend to anyone looking to broaden their understanding.
Broker, Canada
Great way to enjoy an evolving subject matter. Thank you ITC, enjoyed that!
Broker, Australia
Tough topics. Beautifully presented.
Senior Underwriter, Canada
I’ve been in the industry for nearly 15 years and event I learned some things in this course! It’s a straightforward and intelligent way of presenting a complex issue. Not a small feat.
Everyone will find this course helpful, no doubt.
Broker, Canada
Most insurance courses are either pitched at people learning about the subject for the first time or jump straight into advanced topics. The ITC courses do a great job for all learners and I particularly liked the online format since you can either spend time starting from the beginning or quickly move on to the areas of most interest to you. The course material also went beyond insurance policy language – addressing risk management, claims processes, what buyers should consider, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
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With ITC, you can take any course at any time. For the best learning experience, a prerequisite may be recommended in the course description.
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