Guidance Note

Protection against directors' and officers' liabilities – indemnities and insurance

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  • 1 April 2015

Protection can be made available to directors in discharging their responsibilities following changes introduced in the Companies Act 2006. This guidance highlights the main issues companies should consider when deciding what protections they should put in place for their directors' with indemnities and insurance.

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