Commercial D&O & Crime insurance

D&O

Commercial Directors' & Officers' & Crime

Directors’ & Officers’ Insurance (D&O) covers legal costs and damages incurred by employees in management roles as a result of allegations of misconduct.

At DUAL, we believe we provide market-leading D&O insurance to directors, managers, and supervisory boards around the world. Utilising our broad range of Financial Lines products, we offer comprehensive D&O solutions.

    Who we work with

    DUAL has a leading presence in markets including Europe, South America, Asia, and the Middle East. As one of Lloyd’s largest cover holders, we can place risks directly on the Lloyd’s syndicate licence where required.

    Our insureds include:

    • Energy companies across all sectors (renewables, oil & gas, utilities)
    • Mining companies
    • Sport associations and clubs
    • Software and tech companies
    • Companies in all transport sectors including aviation.
    • Distribution / retail
    • Chemical and pharmaceutical (including biotech).
    • Construction and real estate
    • Not for Profit

    We also write D&O for Financial Institutions but for that please go to our Financial Institutions page.

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    Our products

    At DUAL, we design solutions that can be tailored to your needs. Some of the standard building blocks of a D&O policy include:

    • Side A, B, C cover
    • Emergency costs
    • Side A difference-In-conditions
    • Mitigation costs
    • Official investigation costs
    • Non-executive directors additional limit of liability

      Typical additional coverages

      You may need additional coverages beyond what a typical D&O policy has to offer. Typical additional coverages include:

      • Run off cover
      • Public relations cover
      • Interpretive counsel
      • Retirement cover

      Extra protection

      If you need more protection, you can access a variety of solutions through our Financial Lines team, including:

      • Commercial Employment Practice Liability
      • Pension Trustee Liability
      • Public Offering Securities Insurance (POSI)
      • Commercial Crime
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      Why choose DUAL?

      • Quality claims handling

        Our claims are handled in partnership with the international law firm Kennedy's. Every claim has its own designated claims handler from start to finish, helping to ensure a swift resolution.

      • Flexible underwriting

        We take a flexible and collaborative approach to underwriting. Taking each risk on its own terms, we work hard to find a solution that suits your client’s needs.

      • Independent arbitration

        We use independent arbitration wherever possible for quick, quiet settlements.

      • Crisis media management

        Our insureds are connected to crisis communication specialists who help to protect their reputations in the media.

      • Efficient service

        We have a simple underwriting process that aims to get your client the cover they need, fast.

      Meet the underwriters

      The DUAL D&O team is vastly experienced in handling a wide range of commercial D&O risks. 

      London team

      Manchester team

      We're here to help

      If you are a broker or other intermediary, please use this form for all general enquiries or call us on +44 (0)20 7337 9888. Please note that DUAL is not authorised to deal directly with customers, so please direct any enquiries via your insurance broker.