Woodruff Sawyer

Our in-house team of experts delivers proactive and fiercely independent advocacy for clients in venture capital and private equity, providing a better service platform than competitors. Work with a tenured expert from day one—onward, and receive personal investment in your results. Contact us: https://lnkd.in/gKZuuHNE #PrivateEquity #VentureCapital #contactus

Anna Delaney of Information Security Media Group (ISMG) sits down with Cyber expert and CyberEdBoard Community member David Anderson, CIPP/US to discuss building a cyber insurance practice from scratch, building client engagement expertise, and fostering a reputation of trustworthiness in a rapidly evolving industry. Check out this fantastic profile in leadership: https://lnkd.in/gMhfH2cY #wsinthenews #CyberLiability #Leadership #CyberEdBoard

Over 1,000+ insurance professionals attended the Professional Liability Underwriting Society Conference in Chicago from 11/13-11/15. Sarah Y. Cho ??? spoke on a panel with experts Peter J. Woo (Jackson Lewis P.C.) and Melisa Zwilling (Carr Allison) entitled "Let's Talk Ethics: Common Issues in Legal & Employment Relationships." A huge thank you to all the sponsors, PLUS, and the PLUS Foundation for an amazing conference. #Speaker #PLUSConference #EmploymentPractices #AttorneyClientPrivilege #Coverage #ConflictofInterest #ContinuingLegalEducation

?? Compliance Alert: The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA) prohibits group health plans and health insurance carriers from including "gag clauses" that restrict information sharing in their agreements. Plans and carriers must annually attest to compliance with this requirement. For the second year of attestation, due by December 31, 2024, new requirements include specifying the attestation year, attestation period, and plan type. This mandated attestation process aims to ensure transparency and prevent restrictions on sharing certain information in healthcare agreements. https://lnkd.in/gFwwC2GA #wsinsights #ComplianceAlert #EmployeeBenefits #GagClause

Fintech companies operate at the intersection of finance and technology, facing unique operational risks in a highly regulated environment. Fintech expert Aaron Casey explores these challenges and explains how E&O insurance can provide crucial protection. Dive into the distinctions between financial services E&O and technology E&O policies, and the types of events each policy covers. https://lnkd.in/geU8GUhU #wsinsights #cybernotebook #ErrorsAndOmissions #FinTech

Public benefit corporations (PBCs) represent a unique business model that combines profit-making with a commitment to specific social or environmental causes. This structure differs from B-corps and has gained traction following changes in Delaware law. As this relatively new corporate form continues to evolve, directors and officers of PBCs face distinct challenges and risks. D&O expert Priya Cherian Huskins outlines these risks and introduces mitigation strategies crucial for the successful management and growth of public benefit corporations in today's business landscape. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eRQ4Dbm6 #wsinsights #DOnotebook #PublicBenefitCorp #PBC

Reminder: Don't miss out on the festive WIF NorCal Q4 Holiday Wreath Making event! ??? Join the Women in Finance Community for a unique networking opportunity at Filoli. Craft your own wreath while connecting with influential leaders in a beautiful setting. There's still time to register and add some holiday cheer to your professional network! Details and registration: https://lnkd.in/eZgq7DEV #wsevent #WomenInFinance #Networking #HolidayEvent

According to Danielle Ling of Insurance Insider US, Trump 2.0 suggests a potentially positive outlook for the private D&O market under a new administration, with expectations of reduced regulatory pressure and increased business activity. M&A expert Yelena Dunaevsky predicts that a second Trump administration is likely to result in a less stringent regulatory environment. This could lead to increased M&A and IPO activity, benefiting the private D&O market. Read the full article online: https://lnkd.in/eeyE6WDj #wsinthenews #TrumpAdministration #RegulatoryEnvironment

In this Woodruff Whiteboard Breakdown, Priya Cherian Huskins addresses the crucial question of how much D&O insurance a company should purchase. She emphasizes that the decision should not solely rely on peer data, as this can lead to over-insurance. Instead, she suggests five key questions to discuss with an insurance advisor, including the company's public status and potential regulatory challenges. Learn more about D&O Limits on our website: https://lnkd.in/eRruU5z7 #whiteboard #DOnotebook #InsuranceLimits

Many have observed an uptick in secondary transactions and increased insurer appetite for these deals. Transactional insurance expert Yelena Dunaevsky offers a comprehensive overview of this trend, providing valuable insights for private equity professionals and M&A practitioners. She explores the nature of secondary transactions, their typical timelines, and the associated risks. Additionally, we examine how insurance can effectively mitigate these risks and compare the due diligence process for secondaries to traditional M&A deals. https://lnkd.in/e9ZywZey #wsinsights #MAnotebook #Secondaries #MergersAndAcquisitions