directors' and officers' insurance

directors' and officers' insurance
directors and officers insurance (directors' and officers' insurance), Also known as directors and officers liability insurance and D&O insurance.
An insurance policy usually taken out by a company on behalf of its directors and officers to cover liabilities arising from their activities as directors or officers of the company.
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An insurance policy usually taken out by a company on behalf of its directors and officers to cover liabilities arising from their activities as directors or officers of the company.

Practical Law Dictionary. Glossary of UK, US and international legal terms. . 2010.

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