Directors and officers (D&O) insurance in Colombia
D&O insurance protects the personal assets of board members and managers against claims arising from their management decisions.
Companies compared: d&o insurance
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| Coverage | ★ Recommended | ||||||||||
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| Legal defense for directors and officers | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Compensation for claims | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Investigation costs | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coverage for the company (per policy terms) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
For guidance only: coverage is governed by each policy’s terms.
What does it cover?
- Legal defense for directors and officers
- Compensation for claims
- Investigation costs
- Coverage for the company (per policy terms)
D&O insurance: frequently asked questions
What is D&O insurance and what does it cover?
It's directors and officers liability insurance (póliza de directores y administradores). Depending on its terms, it can cover directors' legal defense, compensation for claims, investigation costs and, in some cases, the company.
Who does D&O insurance protect?
The policy defines who is insured. As a reference, Ley 222 de 1995 (art. 22) considers administrators to be the legal representative, the liquidator, the factor (establishment manager), board members and whoever holds or exercises those functions under the bylaws.
Why does a manager or board member need D&O insurance?
Ley 222 de 1995 (art. 24) makes administrators jointly and unlimitedly liable for damages they cause through intent (dolo) or fault. D&O protects their personal assets, depending on the policy, although intent can't be insured (Commercial Code, art. 1055).
How much is D&O insurance?
It depends on the company's size and industry, its financial situation, the insured amount and claims history. We compare SURA, Chubb, Allianz, Zurich and other insurers and quote for free.
What do I need for a D&O quote?
Usually company information: activity, size, financial statements and claims history. Each insurer has its own form. From Medellín, we guide you through the process and compare options for companies across Colombia.
Interested in d&o insurance?
Get a d&o insurance quoteCoverage, premiums, deductibles and conditions depend on each insurer’s review and underwriting rules. This information is for guidance only and does not replace the policy terms.
