D&O insurance is required wherever individuals make decisions on behalf of an organization. Directors and officers insurance exists because leadership authority creates personal legal exposure. When ...

Taking a seat on the board of a public or private company is a milestone in anyone’s career. It’s an opportunity to leverage your expertise, expand your professional influence and make strategic ...

Even though there was an uptick in IPO activity in 2024, many companies have taken a wait-and-see approach and deferred their public debuts to next year. Still, going public in 2025 will come with ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Priya Huskins is an expert on D&O risk and corporate governance. Dec 22, 2025, 12:45pm EST This voice experience is generated by ...

Corporate officials are exposed to significant legal risk for decisions and actions they take within the scope of their regular duties. For example, shareholders might sue the company and its leaders ...

Click/tap an area of the timeline to learn more about the D&O insurance process for companies going public. While the timeline below is specific to IPO companies, the milestones are relevant to both ...