Director and Officer Holiday Reading List 2018

The holiday season is in full swing—and so is planning for 2019.

While the D&O Notebook is on break, we will leave you with our holiday reading list of guides for what directors and officers can expect, plan for, and do in 2019, including:

1. Plan for your 2019 D&O insurance renewal, including examining what will be the "hot topics" in 2019.
2. Sign up for your 2019 board education seminars.
3. Get ready for your D&O insurance purchase if you are doing an IPO.
4. Understand your private company D&O insurance if you are staying private.
5. Plan for your 2019 property and casualty renewal.

1. Looking Ahead 2019: D&O Considerations for the Next Calendar Year

Get a bird's-eye view of director and officer coverage and risk management. In this guide, experts at Woodruff Sawyer and from top insurers weigh in on everything from D&O insurance pricing and retention trends to hot topics to watch in the coming year.

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2. 2019 Board Education Resource Guide

Continuing education is important for board members for a variety of reasons: onboarding, staying in compliance and staying ahead of timely issues, to name a few. This guide compiles educational events available to board members in the coming year.

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3. IPO Track: Your Guide to D&O Insurance for IPOs

Planning to do an IPO in 2019? This guide walks you through the D&O insurance process for IPOs. The year 2018 was a tough insurance market for IPOs. A word to the wise for IPOs in 2019: When it comes to D&O insurance, use experts and start early.

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4. Your Guide to Private Company D&O Insurance

Private company D&O insurance is similar to public company D&O insurance—but the dynamics are not exactly the same. This guide provides a solid foundation for your private company D&O insurance decisions.

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5. Looking Ahead 2019: Property & Casualty Considerations for the Next Calendar Year

The decision to purchase Property & Casualty insurance can be a strategic one. This guide walks you through the process.

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Happy holidays to you and yours. We'll see you in 2019.