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The Sovereign advantage

The leaders at your company are held to high standards of accountability. Given their responsibilities and high-profile role within the company, their actions (or lack of action) are in the spotlight and can be put to the test. If their decisions are challenged through wrongful act allegations or a lawsuit, you need coverage in place to protect their personal assets and the financial interests of the company, not to mention the company’s reputation. That’s where our experienced team can help. No matter what industry you’re in, we can provide simple solutions for potentially complicated risks.

Claims-made coverage

We’re renown for our claims service. Our experienced claims team handle your claim efficiently and keep you informed throughout the process. What’s more, our Management Liability contracts are "claims made" (which means that you're covered for claims that occur during your policy term, as long as they are reported as soon as practicable), not "claims made and reported" (which would only cover you for claims that occur and are reported to your insurer during your policy term).

Cost effective

We tailor coverage limits and terms to meet the needs of your business – giving you more of what you need and less of what you don’t. This ensures that not only is your policy cost effective, but that you’re getting great value.

Modular

The modular policy structure allows for choice of coverage under one comprehensive form. Four core insurance modules include: Directors & Officers Liability (D&O); Employment Practices Liability (EPL), including Third Party Coverage; Fiduciary Liability; and Crime.

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Sovereign Secure Pro: Management Liability

Management Liability protects not only directors, officers, and managers against alleged wrongful acts in their professional capacity, but also protects the company’s balance sheet. Sovereign Secure Pro offers comprehensive coverages, including:

  • Directors and Officers
  • Employment Practices Liability
  • Fiduciary
  • Crime

When it comes to risk protection, Sovereign Secure Pro is designed to address the unique, new and emerging risks to Canadian businesses. It offers comprehensive, flexible coverage, giving policyholders more of what they need and less of what they don’t. So not only is their policy comprehensive, but they’re getting great value too.

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Coverages designed to protect your business 

The leaders at your company have a responsibility to act in the organization’s best interests, to place the interests of the organization before their own and to abide by ethical standards, always within the law. If claims or lawsuits are brought against your CEO, VPs, Managers, Directors, Officers or leaders alleging that they’ve failed to uphold these responsibilities, Management Liability can help cover legal fees and damages. It protects the company’s financial well-being and your leaders from personal liability. Explore some of our Management Liability key coverages* below:


Negligence

Negligence

Coverage snapshot

Mistakes aren’t always avoidable, but it’s your company’s responsibility to take reasonable care to prevent them from happening. However, if you don’t act in a reasonably prudent manner and a situation goes sideways, Negligence can provide coverage for negligent or unintentional acts of corporate directors or officers if they’re faced with allegations of a financial loss arising from mismanagement.

A director or officer can be sued for negligence in the performance of his/her duties, such as failing to file annual reports, failing to supervise, regular absence from meetings, failing to inspect the company’s books and records, etc.

Crime Insurance

Crime Insurance

Coverage Snapshot

An unlawful employee’s actions could put your business at a loss. Crime insurance can provide coverages to businesses and organizations for financial losses incurred from various acts of theft, forgery, and fraudulent activities.

 

 

Employment Practices Liability

Employment Practices Liability

Coverage snapshot

Various provincial employment standard acts and the Canadian Labour Code and Human Rights Commissions require that companies have Employment Practices Liability protection. Employment Practices Liability helps to cover legal costs incurred to defend claims involving:

  • Discrimination
  • Wrongful termination
  • Wrongful or constructive dismissal
  • Misrepresentation, discrimination, libel, slander & defamation of character
  • Breach of employment contract
  • Sexual harassment
  • Hostile and abusive work environment
  • Unwelcome sexual advances

Fiduciary Liability

Fiduciary Liability

Coverage Snapshot

Employers bear a big responsibility in safeguarding their employees’ benefits and financial futures. Fiduciary Liability can provide coverage for directors, officers, employees and employers who are alleged to have breached their fiduciary duty or made mistakes in the management or administration of employee retirement and benefit plans.

 

Primary or Excess Coverage

Primary or Excess Coverage

Coverage snapshot

Every business is required to obtain a certain amount of insurance coverage – either by an industry regulator, or a partner like a contractor or casualty insurer. But what is required isn’t always enough. We can help you get what you actually need based on the risks to your unique operations. Excess Coverage provides additional coverage limits for Management Liability insurance, across any of our approved industry classes.

*The information on this page is provided for informational purposes only. Please refer to your policy for applicable coverage details, limitations, and exclusions.

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