D&O insurance policy is one of the most popular types of liability insurance policies, essential for many businesses. However, while the policy is important, not every company will have the same coverage requirement. For instance, a large company with annual revenue running into millions and that engages with a greater number of stakeholders will have higher risk exposures as a smaller, relatively new company. The risks are dependent on a wide range of factors, including the size of the business, industry, revenue, type of products it offers, and more. So, the first step in identifying the reasonable level of D&O coverage is risk assessment and evaluation. Based on your risk exposures (and several other factors), determine your ideal coverage requirement. Admittedly, this is easier said than done. If you don't have much experience in quantifying your risks and coming up with an insurance coverage margin that adequately protects your Directors and Officers against legal li
Indeed you have created a great product. However, what if that product causes injury to the customer or results in damaging the customer’s property? It can happen – and it has happened with many companies. For example, a few years ago, instances of smartphones of a particular brand catching fire were quite prevalent. That brand got sued by many. Imagine something happening with you as well? Because while as great as your product is, you can never be sure if things can’t go wrong. This is where – and for what – you need product liability insurance. Product liability insurance provides coverage against legal liabilities that result from your product causing accidental physical injury to a third party and/or accidental damage to the property of the third party. In case if anyone sues you for your products for the said reason, the insurance will pay for the legal charges you would incur in defending yourself at the court. The insurance will also pay for the medical costs of the third-party