Executive Risk
Empowering businesses to boldly explore the unknown
Executives need to focus on defining the future of their enterprise. Newfront solutions de-risk innovation and progress, so they can focus without fear.
Our approach
Executives and boards face an ever-changing range of risks. Risks that vary by industry and a company’s market position. We have the expertise to protect companies of every size and scope.
Here for the long run
Our scalable solutions allow us to become long-term client partners who understand the breadth of your business—and risk.
Private companies
We service over 120+ unicorn companies. From seed round through every series of capital funding, we are invested in protecting your business—and facilitating business growth.
IPOs
We have the expertise to lead clients through the complex process of going public by driving innovative coverage in a changing litigation and regulatory landscape.
Public
We have worked with over 500 publicly traded companies and guide clients through M&A, bankruptcy, capital raises, global expansion, litigation, and regulatory investigations.
The Newfront difference
Committed to client advocacy
- Shielding D&Os from wrongful discrimination, termination, and other employment-related issues
- Protecting D&Os against securities related litigations
- Safeguarding fiduciaries against breach of duty, mismanagement claims, and excessive fee allegations
- Guarding D&Os from regulatory body investigations
- Proven process for private clients transitioning to public through IPO, deSPAC, or Direct Listing
- Integrated claims and coverage negotiation
Industry-leading technology
Unique risks require unique solutions. We empower our experts by building proprietary technology to identify and mitigate risks specific to your business and deliver more efficient workflows.
- 24/7 access to your entire insurance program including policies, certificates of insurance, and billing, on any device through Newfront’s connected dashboard
- Streamline your renewal experience with automated, pre-populated historical data for faster submissions and approvals
- Proprietary benchmarking enabling better carrier negotiations and informed decision making
- Forecast future risk with predictive loss modeling for Directors & Officers liability
Leadership
Deirdre Finn
Deirdre is the Executive Risk Solutions Practice Leader at Newfront. She oversees the company’s Management Liability insurance lines of business, which include D&O Liability, Employment Practices Liability, and Fiduciary Liability. Prior to joining Newfront, Deirdre spent nearly a decade at Beazley where, as West Coast Manager, she oversaw exceptional premium growth. Her clear innovation and excellence has helped build an exceptional reputation, enhancing service and product offerings for Newfront’s clients.
Key coverages to protect your business
- Directors and Officers (D&O)—Private and public companies
- Errors and omissions (E&O)
- Employment practices liability insurance (EPLI)
- Side A DIC D&O
- Fidelity and crime
- Fiduciary
- Local Foreign Policies
- Independent Director Liability
- Kidnap & Ransom
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