Product Leader: International Management Liability
London, UK
+44 (0)20 7674 7159
Emma.Pereira@beazley.com
The purchase of Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance has grown exponentially over the last 20 years across all industries, for the simple reason that the risks facing directors and officers have also grown. In many industries, the risks that face directors and officers are aligned, centring as they do on accounting risks, malpractice and legal challenges from staff, investors or even customers.
In the second part of our series on the investment liability lifecycle, we look at the exit strategy. Successful private equity investments and exits can hinge on financial performance in the portfolio companies. As an exit approaches, scrutiny intensifies and so the risk of and consequences from dissatisfied parties increases.
As private equity (PE) firms navigate the lifecycle, they are also juggling a number of potential Directors and Officers (D&O) risks associated with each stage. From formation to disposal, appropriate risk management is essential for PE firms to protect themselves from any potential exposures.