Chubb gives D&O a new lease of life

Chubb Insurance has revamped two directors' and officers' (D&O) policies for public and private companies. Masterprotect, for public companies, and Masterplus, for private companies, have been designed in response to increased legislation and regulation within the litigation landscape.

Nigel Pearson, underwriting manager, executive protection, at Chubb Insurance, said the decision to split the main D&O policy was made because private and public companies have different characteristics.

Mr Pearson