The Real Cost: With D&O vs Without D&O When considering D&O Insurance, it’s essential to weigh the costs and benefits. Here’s a comparison: With D&O Insurance: – Premium costs: You’ll pay annual premiums, which can range from a few thousand to hundreds of thousands of rupees, depending on your business size, industry, and risk level. […]
D&O Insurance, or Directors and Officers Liability Insurance, is a type of insurance that shields directors and officers of a company from financial losses if they’re sued for their actions or decisions made on behalf of the company. It covers: – Legal fees and defence costs – Settlements and damages – Regulatory proceedings and investigations […]
The Impact of Financial Turmoil on Startups (D&O Insurance) Financial turmoil can significantly affect startups, making it challenging to navigate business operations. Directors and Officers (D&O) Insurance plays a crucial role in protecting startups from financial risks. Key Challenges: – Financial Instability: Economic downturns can lead to reduced funding, cash flow issues, and increased financial […]
Student Safety: Understanding School Liability Schools in India have a duty of care to ensure student safety on premises. If a student is injured due to negligence or inadequate supervision, the school may be liable for damages. Key Points: – Schools are expected to provide a safe environment for students. – Liability may arise from: […]
Embezzlement occurs when a trusted individual, such as a finance executive, misuses or steals company funds for personal gain. Examples include: – Pocketing cash receipts – Unauthorized transactions – Misusing company credit cards – Creating fake invoices or accounting entries This financial crime can lead to severe penalties, including fines and imprisonment. Businesses can protect […]
Dear HR Team, do you know about Blacklisted Hospitals? – A Must-Know piece of information for your Employees Prologue: Nowadays, we are getting claims repudiated by insurers citing admissions taken in blacklisted hospitals. Most of the time, this rejection happens in reimbursement claims as the employee gets admitted unaware of this condition. It is important […]
Contractual Liability (Obligation) Insurance Policies In today’s competitive corporate world, all businesses have contractual obligations. It is inevitable that you need to adhere to the compliance requirements of your clients. In this regard, you have to purchase a few insurance policies that will help you and your clients in case there is litigation or disagreement […]
Do you know, it is mandatory by IT Act to report a cyber-attack to CERT -In! Who is CERT – In? The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, it is formed as per the IT (Information Technology) act 2000 and they shall be a part of and function under the administrative control of Department of Electronics […]
Case Study: The Cost of Delay in Purchasing Cyber Insurance Background: Recently, one of our clients experienced a ransomware attack that severely disrupted their operations. Prior to the incident, their management believed that a USD 1 million (INR 8.5 crore) cyber insurance cover was unnecessary. Incident Summary: Following the attack, the same client urgently sought […]
A devastating fire broke out in a factory due to a short circuit in an electrical panel, spreading rapidly and causing extensive damage to machinery and finished goods. The insured has lodged a claim under their Standard Fire and Special Perils (SFSP) Policy, seeking reimbursement for repair/replacement of damaged machinery, loss of stock, and debris […]