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DARCstar Private Equity

A smarter way for PE portfolio companies to elevate their protection with Directors' all risk cover (DARCstar)

Welcome to directors' and officers' liability insurance tailored specifically for private equity portfolio companies. Building uponthe advancements of WTW's proprietary Directors' All Risks Cover(DARCstar), our 2023 enhancements provide a customised Directors’and Officers’ (D&O) insurance solution designed for companies with private equity investors.

Why opt for a tailored solution?

Private equity investments often come with specific board appointmentsto portfolio companies. With DARCstar Private Equity 2023 D&O insurance, these appointees receive express coverage within the portfolio company’s insurance solution, ensuring their protection.

Furthermore, as portfolio companies are frequently destined for sale, DARCstar Private Equity 2023 includes pre-negotiated terms for an extended reporting period of up to six years post-sale. This safeguard encompasses acts and omissions by directors and officers (and other insured persons such as employees) during the period of private equity firm ownership.

Essential to ensure claims by the private equity investor are not excluded.

Pre-agreed terms for extended reporting of claims post-sale.

Clear "other insurance" provision establishes this policy as primary over the private equity firm's D&O insurance.

Coveragefor individuals serving as directors or officers at the portfolio company upon private equity firm's request.

Shielding the private equity firm when indemnifying losses incurred by directors and officers at the portfolio company.

Extension of waiver of subrogation rights to the private equity firm.

Definition includes directors and officers at an investment holding company.

All employees covered, removing limitations often found in other D&O policies.

For a broader understanding of the benefits of WTW’s DARCstar wording, explore our comprehensive brochure.

At WTW, we’re shaping the future of risk coverage, tailored to your evolving needs.

Find your smarter way to risk, reach out to us today to explore the transformative potential of DARCstar Private Equity 2023 in fortifying your risk management strategy.

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