Directors and Officers Insurance in Victoria, AU

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The reliable protection for corporate directors and officers against personal liability risk.
As directors and officers, you could be held under scrutiny from your stakeholders. You’re at high risk of being held personally liable for business-related decisions made in good faith.
Here at FD Beck Insurance Brokers, we help protect personal assets from any claims made against management professionals. Directors and officers liability insurance is the protection you need. If you’re based in Melbourne, Victoria, stay on this page to learn more about reducing your personal liability risk with this insurance policy.

Directors and Officers Liability Insurance Coverage in Victoria, AU

Company directors and officers in Melbourne, Victoria could be held personally responsible and sued for these reasons:

  • Data Protection
  • Environmental Issues
  • Fraud
  • Health and Safety
  • Human Resource Issues
  • Involuntary Manslaughter
  • Maintaining Satisfactory Accounts
  • Negligence

Think of the legal costs when you’re accused of wrongful acts. Not to mention, the damaging legal proceedings and claims for compensation. As a director this can put your personal assets at risk.

FD Beck directors and officers liability insurance provides cover for legal costs. If deemed appropriate, settlement and compensation are also included. You can get cover for losses resulting from these wrongful acts:

  • Damages and compensation awarded against the directors
  • Penalties or fines (if allowed to be covered by insurance by law)
  • Legal defence costs

Protect Yourself with These Policy Features​

As a company director or officer, you have to protect yourself from financial or reputational loss. Protect your reputation and assets with director or officer liability insurance. Get reliable protection through these policy features:

Directors and Officers Liability​

“Side A” covers claims against directors & officers not indemnified by the company. In other words, the liability of the directors & officers are personal liabilities therefore the company is not responsible for the individuals legal costs or judgments against them for wrongful acts.

Corporate Reimbursement​

“Side B” cover is for the benefit of the company because it provides coverage to the corporation itself when it indemnifies the directors and officers for third-party claims. In other words, it reimburses the company for indemnifying the directors.

Depending upon the insurer some policies may extend to include the following benefits in their insurance policies:

  • Representation expenses at inquiries
  • Company securities cover
  • Inquiry or defence costs for WHS investigations & proceedings
  • Pecuniary penalties
  • Employment practices liability

Who needs Directors and Officers Insurance insurance?

This directors officers liability insurance cover:

  • Executive Directors
  • Non-Executive Directors
  • Company Secretary
  • Executive Officers
  • Employees involved in the management of an organisation
A director and officer insurance policy may specify that it covers all current and former directors.

Directors and Officers Insurance FAQs

What is D&O policy?

It provides executives personal liability and financial loss protection from wrongful acts committed, or allegedly committed, in their capacity as corporate officers.

Are directors and officers insurance the same as professional indemnity?

Not exactly. D&O provides cover for management decisions. Professional indemnity, on the other hand, covers malpractice in the business you are in.

Why should I have directors and officers liability insurance?

D&O policy cover losses to a legal extent (lawsuit claims, court defences).

What's not included in this insurance type?

Like other insurance packages, this insurance policy has limits. Get in touch with our team for full information.

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Protect your reputation with directors insurance today. Contact FD Beck Insurance Brokers for more information. We serve clients in Melbourne, Victoria.