Boards across the United States—from New York and Delaware corporate headquarters to San Francisco and Boston-based operating centers—face rising exposure from ESG-related disclosures and alleged …
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The Rise of International Securities Actions and Implications for Directors and Officers (D&O) Liability Insurance
The globalization of capital markets, combined with cross‑border activism, ESG disputes and growing regulatory coordination, has produced a sharp uptick in international securities actions that …
Pandemic‑Era Litigation and Its Long‑Term Effects on Directors and Officers (D&O) Liability Insurance
The COVID‑19 pandemic triggered a surge of corporate disclosures, earnings volatility and rapidly shifting governance priorities that produced a notable spike in securities and derivative …
Climate‑Related Disclosures and Litigation: Why Directors and Officers (D&O) Liability Insurance Matters
Climate-related disclosures are no longer a peripheral reporting exercise — they are a core board responsibility that directly affects securities litigation risk, investor activism, and …
Cyber‑Driven Securities Suits: When Data Incidents Trigger Directors and Officers (D&O) Liability Insurance Claims
As cyber incidents increasingly morph into securities litigation, boards and their insurers are confronting a new era of exposure. In the United States — especially …
AI, Data and New‑Age Risks: Preparing Directors and Officers (D&O) Liability Insurance for Emerging Tech Exposures
Directors and officers (D&O) face a rapidly evolving risk landscape in the United States. Rapid adoption of AI, expanded use of data, and new tech-related …
How ESG Claims Are Reshaping Directors and Officers (D&O) Liability Insurance Demand
Directors and officers (D&O) liability insurance is undergoing a material shift in the United States as ESG-related allegations — ranging from misleading climate disclosures to …
Activist Investors and Increased Litigation: D&O Insurance Strategies to Weather Shareholder Campaigns
As shareholder activism and follow‑on litigation accelerate across US capital markets — particularly in hubs like New York City and San Francisco — corporate boards …
Securities Litigation Trends 2026: What Boards Should Expect from Directors and Officers (D&O) Liability Insurance
As securities litigation, activism and ESG-linked claims evolve, U.S. boards must reassess D&O liability insurance programs now to remain protected in 2026. This article focuses …
Endorsements and Add-Ons: Expanding Professional Liability Insurance (Errors & Omissions) Coverage
Professional Liability Insurance (Errors & Omissions, or E&O) protects professionals from claims alleging negligent advice, design errors, omissions, or other professional mistakes. Standard E&O policies …