Question: What is Retired Directors Assurance (RDA)?
Answer: Retired Directors Assurance is an innovative insurance product designed to fill the gap in exposure that is created when a director retires or resigns from the board.
Question: Why does a director need RDA?
Answer: The statute of limitations for a director under Sarbanes-Oxley is five years and traditional D&O policies are written on a one year term.
Question: When does the policy go into effect?
Answer: The policy is effective the day the director retires or resigns from the board and stays in effect for six years.
Question: When is the policy purchased?
Answer: The policy is purchased when a director retires from or leaves the board.
Question: What limit of liability is available to a retired director?
Answer: Up to $10,000,000 in individual limits.
Question: Who will represent the retired director in the event of a claim?
Answer: The insured selects their own counsel, subject only to consent.
Question: Does RDA take the place of the corporations other D&O coverage?
Answer: No, traditional D&O coverage is critical for most corporations. RDA simply addresses the unique exposure of retired directors.
Question: Is this product offered to ALL retiring directors?
Answer: Yes, this product is offered to both inside directors and independent directors.
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