Directors & Officers Liability
Directors and Officers (D&O) Liability is the cornerstone of Woodruff-Sawyer’s CorpEx Practice. We're one of the largest D&O brokers in the nation, and our success is a direct result of the trust and partnerships we’ve established with our clients to solve their business litigation problems.
Directors and officers of corporations face unparalleled scrutiny in today’s business environment. Determining the “right” solution for directors and officers, as well as the corporation, is a critical decision frequently made more complicated by an ever-changing regulatory and legal climate. We use a unique, solutions-focused approach that combines innovative program management techniques with risk assessment expertise. Our consulting services and decision-making tools are specifically designed for each client, enabling your Board of Directors to make informed decisions about the right program design and limits to meet their needs.
Highlights of our services include:
- Advocacy and support from dedicated D&O specialists, who work proactively with you throughout the year, not just during renewals or when issues arise
- Expert in-house legal counsel on D&O exposures related to public disclosure compliance, corporate governance, equity compensation and employment matters
- Strategic advice based on empirical data from our proprietary securities litigation database, which helps you make decisions about your D&O liability coverages and strategies based on objective information
- A disciplined marketing approach that includes developing a customized risk profile, running pricing models and settlement calculations, and conducting a securities litigation review
- Proactive claims management that includes upfront perspectives about claim coverage prior to any submissions, and active and regular interaction with the insurers to devise strategies for successfully resolving your open claims