How USI helped a company secure $900K in D&O protection and save 10% on premiums
$10K
Savings
$900K
Added protection
10%
Premium reduction
This was achieved by securing coverage from a competitive, market-leading ExecuSafe insurer.
Improved coverage terms added $500K in Side A protection and eliminated restrictions that could impede a typical $400K loss.
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A private company faced overpriced directors & officers (D&O) insurance with broad exclusions, leaving significant gaps and potentially exposing the leadership team to considerable personal and professional risk.
Recognizing the urgent need for improvement, the company sought a comprehensive solution — one that would not only secure more robust coverage but also reduce costs and address emerging risks that could threaten its financial stability and strategic objectives.
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USI conducted a thorough review and identified critical gaps in coverage. USI’s ExecuSafe program delivered a tailored overhaul of the company’s D&O insurance. Key enhancements included:
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Greater flexibility in EPL claim settlements – Restricted the insurer’s ability to impose significant co-insurance if the company chose to continue defending a claim after a settlement was agreeable to the claimant and insurer.
Increased Side A coverage – Raised the limit from $500,000 to $1 million, providing an additional $500,000 in loss protection.
Narrowed pollution exclusion – Limited the exclusion to the company only, preserving coverage for directors and officers named in litigation — a crucial change, as average D&O losses for privately held companies can approach $400,000.
Narrowed fraud/conduct exclusion – Ensured defense cost coverage for both the company and alleged wrongdoers until final adjudication or settlement, addressing a major financial risk for private and nonprofit organizations.
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