Management Liability Insurance

Traditionally known as Directors & Officers Insurance, Management Liability Insurance protects company directors, senior managers and officers of charities, boards, and committees if a negligence claim is brought against them in court or at an employment tribunal. The policy can also cover legal action against the company itself. 

It’s the thing you wish you didn’t have to think about, but this type of insurance can also be seen as a protection against your personal assets to protect your family. 

Cover extends to anyone who makes a claim against your company, from employees, customers and suppliers to shareholders and competitors. 

There are many types of claims that management Liability can pay for you, and whilst these are not exhaustive, they illustrate just how it can protect people and the business. 

Misleading investors – example: The FD of a startup business presents incomplete or misleading information to an investor who loses money as a result. 

Defamation – example: A company’s Managing Director was quoted in two articles as having concerns about the behaviours of the owner of one of the company’s competitors. The owner claimed for defamation. 

It is important to remember that a claim can arise from a wide range of circumstances and that they don’t have to be justified and factual to initiate costly legal defences: 

• Mismanagement 
• Negligence 
• Unfair dismissal or discrimination 
• Libel and slander 
• Breach of fiduciary duty to the company (common law) Breach of statutory duties 
• (legislative breaches, including The Companies Act), Misrepresentation/Misstatement 
• Trading whilst insolvent Acting outside a manager’s authority/powers 
• Sexual harassment 

• Anti-competitive behaviour 
• Regulatory Investigations such as the Health & Safety Executive and HM Revenue & Customs or the relevant regulatory body by industry 

Claims can come from anywhere – Employees, shareholders, your company, creditors, regulators, customers, competitors, the Government, other directors and suppliers or anyone else who feels that they have suffered a loss arising from the Director wrongly acting in their position. 

It can benefit all manner of businesses and not-for-profit organisations.  With threats ranging from employee action and misconduct by a director to investor action, it can offer protection in a range of circumstances. 

Getting a quote is easy.  Simply call our friendly team of specialists on 01903 395 3500 and they’ll be happy to help.