Directors and Officers Liability Policy
Highlights
This cover is suitable for those Directors & key officers who are in a decision-making position. These directors and officers in pursuance of their duties may take some actions which may be in violation of certain statutes or Nigerian Laws.
Scope
Provides cover
- Against any loss that the Organization may incur, on account of mistaken actions taken in their individual capacity as Directors & Officers in pursuance of their duties under Memorandum and Articles of Association.
- Against loss arising from claims made against them by reason of any wrongful Act in their Official capacity.
- Against legal costs & expenses incurred with the written consent of the insurers, arising out of prosecution (criminal or otherwise) of any Director / officer and attendance at any investigation, examination, inquiry or other proceedings by the authority empowered to do so.
- Against expenses incurred by any shareholder of the Company in pursuance of a claim against any Director / Officer, which the Company is legally obliged to pay, pursuant to an order of a Court.
- Provide indemnity to the estate of legal heirs or legal representatives of the Director / officer in the event of the Director / officer becoming insolvent.
Exclusion
- Any bodily injury, sickness, disease or death of any person or any damage to tangible property.
- Dishonest, fraudulent, criminal or malicious act.
- Personal guarantee.
- Libel and slander.
- Personal injury and damage to property.
- Pollution damage; directly resulting from goods or products manufactured or sold by the company.
- Fines, penalties, punitive or exemplary damages.
- Any circumstances existing prior to inception date of policy.
Special Conditions
- Directors and the Company shall give to underwriters immediate notice in writing of any claim.
- Directors and the Company shall not disclose to anyone the existence of the policy without underwriter's consent.
- Directors of the Company shall not be required to contest any legal proceedings except counsel advise that such proceedings should be contested.
- Underwriters shall not settle any claim without the consents of the Directors or the Company.
Note: Policy details given are indicative, not exhaustive. Please contact your nearest Prestige Assurance Plc office for further details.