Strategic Oversight, Personal Exposure, and the Critical Role of D&O Insurance

Directors and officers face rising personal exposure under increased scrutiny. Strong governance knowledge is essential.

Advanced Understanding: Directors and Officers Liability In today’s environment of heightened public scrutiny and expanding regulatory oversight, corporate directors and officers face increasing personal exposure. Understanding fiduciary duties, governance obligations, and liability risk is no longer optional, it is essential. Presented by Mario Fiorino, Lawyer with the Insurance Bureau of Canada, this advanced session explores the statutory and common law duties of directors, the rights of shareholders and third parties, and the evolving landscape of Directors and Officers liability. Participants will gain practical tools to assess risk in private and not-for-profit organizations and develop a clear understanding of D&O insurance coverage, including who is insured, what claims are covered, key exclusions, and the obligations of both insurer and insured. Designed for producers, CSRs, and brokerage management, this seminar equips insurance professionals to provide steady, prudent counsel in a complex and demanding legal environment. WEBINAR LOGIN: Please ensure that the e-mail address in your profile is up to date. Login details will be emailed to you 24 hours prior to the webinar. CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS: N/A for Nova Scotia. If you require continuing education credits to renew your license in other provinces, please check with your provincial licensing authority. CANCELLATION POLICY: Participant substitutions are accepted up to 24 hours prior to the webinar. The Insurance Institute of Nova Scotia (IINS) reserves the right to cancel the webinar in the event of unforeseen circumstances. CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS: iinsmail@insuranceinstitute.ca