Tag Archives: D&O

Corporate Manslaughter, Directors Duties and the Meaning of Neglect

by Francis Kean, May 24, 2013 | Posted in Directors & Officers

D&O, directors and officers insurance, corporate manslaughter

I posted a blog a little while back on the subject of corporate manslaughter which seemed to provoke a lot of interest not least from the Japanese broadcasters NHK who were researching a documentary on the subject. More recently I … Continue reading →

The UK’s New Regulatory Regime

by Paul Search, January 16, 2013 | Posted in Directors & Officers

London Skyline (evening)

Delegates at a recent FINEX Global Breakfast Briefing heard directly from the Financial Services Authority (FSA) about the new regulatory landscape, which will focus on stress testing and dynamic risk management. Continue reading →

Should You Welcome a £25,000 Saving on Your Next D&O Renewal?

by Francis Kean, October 23, 2012 | Posted in Directors & Officers

Australian coins and bills

I have just returned from a journey around the world to launch DARCstar in Hong Kong, Australia and Singapore. It has been a fascinating trip (not to say slightly surreal moving from autumn to spring and then back again to … Continue reading →

Farepak: A Silver Lining for the Directors but a Dark Cloud for the Banks

by Francis Kean, August 16, 2012 | Posted in Directors & Officers, Europe

Lawbook and Glasses

Remember the collapse of Farepak in October 2006 and the resulting furor when over 100,000 customers lost deposits to secure their Christmas and other food and retail vouchers? A lot of that outrage was directed at the board of Farepak … Continue reading →

Five Questions to Ask Before Joining a Board

by Nathan Hambrook-Skinner, August 14, 2012 | Posted in Directors & Officers

Boardroom Table

As fellow WillisWire blogger Richard Magrann-Wells spelt out recently, it is an anxious time for boardroom directors—especially in the financial services sector. The scandal surrounding alleged manipulation of the London Interbank Offered Rate (Libor) could lead to billions of dollars … Continue reading →

Professional Privilege – Who Does Your Lawyer Represent?

by Francis Kean, August 9, 2012 | Posted in Directors & Officers, Financial Services

Defense Chairs in Court

I have previously blogged on the vital but sometimes overlooked question as to legal/professional privilege and the nasty sting in the tail it can contain for directors. Simply stated, the issue is whether, at the time a lawyer is giving advice … Continue reading →