Hedge Funds: What is a Hammer Clause?

You may have heard of a clause in an insurance policy known as a hammer clause.  It’s found in management and professional liability policies such as D&O, E&O / Professional Liability, Employment Practices Liability, Cyber, and similar coverages. The intent of the hammer clause is to give the insurance company the power to compel the … Read More

Hedge Funds – What is D&O Insurance?

D&O stands for Directors and Officers Liability Insurance.  We like to call D&O insurance, decision making insurance and personal net worth insurance. Here’s why – most D&O claims for privately held firms stem from allegations that decisions made by the firm’s directors, officers, managers, members, GPs, and employees have caused an adverse financial consequence to … Read More

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