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In December, we were asked by VC-Magazin whether we could provide
with insights into liability and risk management issues
relating to venture capital funds.

With pleasure! Together with the team, Florian not only provided insights into current challenges, but also suggested practical solutions to effectively minimize and sensibly transfer the risks of a VC fund.

You can find out more in the VC Magazine article:

 

  • Added value of customized insurance concepts for VC funds (focus: D&O/E&O insurance #Moonshotprotect),
  • Key measures for risk prevention (learning curve from our claims world),
  • preventive measures, such as the introduction of non-liable contractual provisions,
  • and other exciting aspects.


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Management

OLG Cologne: Insurer clarifies burden of proof for direct claim in D&O insurance

Cologne Higher Regional Court finally provides clarification in the area of D&O direct litigation with a recent ruling A new and exciting ruling from the world of D&O insurance. The proceedings dealt with the question of who bears the burden of proof if a company does not first take action against the managing director in an internal liability case, but instead takes direct action against the D&O insurer(s) (so-called direct action). This is possible if the defendant has assigned his/her indemnification claims against the D&O insurer to the company. But what happens in this case with the privileged

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November 21, 2023
Management

How managers protect themselves from personal liability in the event of cyber incidents - #29Minutes by Control Risk & Risk Partners

How directors and officers protect themselves from personal liability in the event of cyber incidents - #29Minutes by Control Risk & Risk Partners Looking at our claims experience in the area of directors' and officers' liability in recent years, internal claims alleging inadequate cyber risk management and emergency management in the event of a cyber attack are unfortunately on the rise. In addition to special risk transfer solutions (cyber and CDI insurance), there are also very practical tips on how to react correctly if the worst comes to the worst. Following an exchange at a risk management conference in Q1 of this year

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November 8, 2023
Life Sciences

Finance Day 2023

Growth capital for biotechnology: Yesterday, today, tomorrow! A few days ago, Jutta Zaglauer and Florian Eckstein from our team attended the Finance Day 2023 on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of biotechnology at the IZB - Innovation and Startup Center for Biotechnology. The event offered an exciting exchange and insights into current financing and capital market issues of biotechnology companies. As an experienced specialist insurance broker for the areas of life sciences, venture capital and IPOs, all three cornerstones of our "magic expertise triangle" were part of the exciting agenda. It was also interesting to discuss the importance of customized

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November 6, 2023