Insurance issues for directors during COVID-19

24 April 2020

In the era of COVID-19, Directors and Officers will have questions related to potential claims and insurance in place to protect them. This webinar is co-hosted by Gowling WLG and BFL CANADA Insurance Services. Leading authorities from various regions of the country will explore the legal and insurance issues that are arising at an unprecedented rate in these challenging times.

Topics include:

  • COVID-19 impacts on D&O/EPL insurance business
  • Directors’ and officers’ liability and insurance
  • Employment practices liability insurance
  • COVID-19 related D&O claims in the US and possibly coming to Canada
  • Notices and disclosure to investors and stakeholders
  • The outcome of claims issued in previous pandemics
  • Effects on insurers and insurance renewals

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