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Those responsible for the management of companies are in a unique position. Much of this is because this industry does not produce any goods or provide any services. However, as a management company often holds a majority share of stocks in different companies, the associated benefits (and risks) reside in the stock market. Although the purpose of the company is to limit certain risks associated with direct business ownership, these businesses are not wholly hazard-free ventures.
Owners and operators who specialize in this industry are typically aware of the risks involved with managing a majority of the shares in different companies. With the ability to decide on the direction of owned companies, directors and officers in this industry must be conscious of what problems may arise as a result of that authority.
There are a limited number of insurance needs that are particular to management companies. We can help owners and managers of these companies better understand their insurance product needs. Read on to discover the specific insurance needs of this industry.
Employment Practice Liability Insurance, or EPLI, is important for any company that hires (and fires) employees on a regular basis. A business may see its size grow as a result of increasing its shares and portfolio of other companies. As a result, protecting against issues of discrimination in the hiring process becomes increasingly important.
A holding company will need this type of insurance from the moment it hires its first employee.
If you interview several individuals for a position and decide not to hire any of the potential candidates, one or more of those rejected may sue your company. The rejected candidates may claim that you failed to hire them as a result of discriminatory hiring practices. Even if this is a false claim, you will still need to pay to represent yourself in court and prove your company’s innocence. EPLI provides legal defense and other services, including risk management.
A Business Owners Policy, or BOP, is a packaged deal and combines the features of several different insurance products, including General Liability and Property Insurance.
The General Liability feature will insure against such things as:
The Property Insurance feature of this policy will insure against:
Your business has a physical location and multiple employees. While some companies may be small, most are relatively large operations with a significant number of employees working from a central office.
If a manager of one of your wholly owned subsidiaries is injured inside of your office due to an unmarked wet floor, he or she could sue for damages. The General Liability feature of a BOP could help insure against liability.
The primary function of this industry is to make decisions as the owner of other companies. A Directors and Officers Insurance policy is designed to help insure against claims that decisions coming from the head(s) of a company or organization were improper. D&O Insurance aims to protect directors and officers when claims against management decisions arise. The policy will typically cover damages when the directors are found at fault.
Businesses in the management of companies industry should consider purchasing this type of insurance at the start of the business. This industry involves decision-making authority. It is important to insure against claims of management errors early on.
As these companies can themselves operate as investment vehicles, decisions made by the board of directors could see shareholders sue the company for judgment errors. This is particularly true if shareholders believe the company’s directors have not properly managed their holdings. D&O Insurance can help reduce liability in this and similar instances.
The management of companies industry insurance costs will depend on several factors. This can include how many shares your company owns, how many individuals your business employs, where your company operates and several other areas related to your business operations. Get a quote to get a better idea of the cost.
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