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Corporate Governance Insights

Sept. 29, 2026

Director Checklist for D&O Policies: 10 Key Terms and Provisions Boards Should Assess

By Scott N. Sherman, Edgar A. Neely IV

The D&O Diary

Scott Sherman and Edgar Neely recently collaborated to analyze key directors and officers (D&O) insurance provisions that corporate boards should consider when evaluating coverage in a noteworthy article published by The D&O Diary.

This piece highlights key D&O insurance considerations relevant to securities and corporate governance litigation, including Side A, B, and C coverage and provisions addressing policy limits, defense costs, severability, exclusions, regulatory investigations, prior acts, and related claims. Understanding these terms can help counsel advise boards on minimizing coverage gaps and protecting directors and officers from personal exposure when litigation, investigations, or enforcement actions arise.

Read the full article here.