Episode 9 of The D&O Diary Podcast series is now live.  In this latest episode, we are joined by Geoff Fehling, a partner with Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP whose practice focuses on policyholder advocacy, management liability insurance, D&O coverage, and complex insurance disputes.

During our conversation, Geoff shares his insights on several of the D&O insurance policy provisions that can have the greatest impact when claims arise, including severability, allocation, and insured-versus-insured exclusions. We discuss how these provisions operate in practice, where disputes most often arise, and why their wording can materially affect coverage outcomes.

We also examine the growing importance of Side A coverage and Difference-in-Conditions (DIC) policies, common issues involving defense costs and settlements, and the challenges presented by claims-made policies. Geoff offers practical observations for brokers, underwriters, claims professionals, and policyholders on the importance of negotiating policy language before a claim occurs, when coverage outcomes can often be influenced most effectively.

Geoff brings both technical expertise and practical experience to the discussion, making this an informative episode for anyone involved in the management liability insurance marketplace. We are grateful to Geoff for joining us and for sharing his perspective on these important coverage issues.

The podcast episode can be accessed here:

Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-d-o-diary-podcast/id1896880954?i=1000797831431

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4i0tNNydiPJmAdlRjoX4jK?si=b82d2513ea1c4b8a

YouTube:
https://youtu.be/8cqd-32IOxk

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