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Directors and Officers Liability Insurance Program from First Choice Insurance Intermediaries, Inc. First Choice Insurance Intermediaries, Inc. offers a comprehensive Directors and Officers (D&O) Liability Insurance program tailored to address the evolving risks faced by executives and board members. As a wholesale broker with access to multiple carriers, First Choice provides insurance agents and brokers with a reliable market to place D&O coverage for privately held companies, publicly traded firms, and non-profit organizations. Ideal Accounts and Appetite This D&O program is designed for a broad range of businesses and organizations where leadership could be exposed to personal liability due to management decisions. Target classes include: Privately held and publicly traded companies Non-profit organizations and associations Educational institutions and healthcare entities Technology firms and financial services companies Accounts with a stable financial history and strong internal governance are typically a good fit. You might have a client who recently brought in new investors and needs D&O coverage to protect the board, or a growing non-profit where the board of directors is concerned about fiduciary responsibility exposures. Coverage Highlights and Advantages Directors and Officers Liability Insurance provides essential protection against claims arising from alleged wrongful acts committed by directors and officers in their capacity as leaders. Policies typically include: Insuring Agreement A (A-Side Coverage): Direct coverage for directors and officers when the company cannot indemnify them. Insuring Agreement B (B-Side Coverage): Reimbursement to the company when it indemnifies its directors and officers. Optional Entity Coverage: Protection for the corporation against securities-related claims, if applicable. Defense Costs: Covered for investigations, regulatory actions, and lawsuits. This program is structured to address both individual and corporate exposures, making it a strong solution for clients facing increasing scrutiny from shareholders, regulators, or the public. Underwriting Notes and Minimum Premiums First Choice works closely with agents to evaluate financials, loss history, and management practices. While minimum premiums are not listed, submissions should include full applications, financial statements, and claims history for best consideration. Non-admitted options provide greater underwriting flexibility for complex or higher-risk exposures. Territories and Availability This D&O insurance program is available on a non-admitted basis in the following states: AL, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MD, MA, MI, MO, NV, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WI. First Choice offers regional expertise backed by national market access. Why Work With First Choice Insurance Intermediaries, Inc.? As a trusted wholesale broker, First Choice Insurance Intermediaries, Inc. brings deep experience in D&O and executive liability lines. They offer responsive service, a diverse carrier network, and the underwriting insight agents need to place complex risks. Whether you're working with a startup or a mature company, First Choice can help you deliver tailored solutions that protect your clients’ leadership teams. Frequently Asked Questions What types of accounts are a good fit for this D&O program?This program is ideal for private and public companies, non-profits, and professional organizations with board-level exposures and a need for executive protection. Does this program offer entity coverage for securities claims?Yes, many policies available through First Choice offer optional entity coverage for securities-related claims, subject to underwriting approval. Is the coverage admitted or non-admitted?This program is written on a non-admitted basis, allowing for greater flexibility in underwriting and coverage customization. What underwriting information is needed to submit a risk?Typical submissions should include a completed D&O application, current financial statements, and a history of any past claims or litigation involving directors or officers. In which states is this program available?This program is available in 30 states, including CA, FL, NY, TX, IL, and others. See the full list above for complete availability. Need help placing an account? Connect with a market specialist.

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MCGOWAN, DONNELLY & OBERHEU, LLC Accountants Professional Liability Insurance Overview of the Program from The McGowan Companies The McGowan Companies places Accountants Professional Liability Insurance through its wholesale brokerage relationship with MCGOWAN, DONNELLY & OBERHEU, LLC. This program is designed to help independent agents place hard-to-place CPA and accounting firms that need professional and management liability protection. Coverage options include primary and excess limits placed with a variety of admitted and non-admitted carriers, depending on the risk. Ideal Accounts and Appetite Target classes: small to mid-size CPA firms, tax preparers, bookkeepers and specialty accounting practices that are hard to place in standard markets. Good fits: firms with prior claims history that is manageable, firms with unusual service mixes (for example, payroll, bookkeeping and tax prep together), and practices seeking layered or excess capacity. Typically limited appetite: large national firms, firms with ongoing regulatory investigations, firms with multiple severe or recent malpractice judgments that are unresolved. Coverage Highlights and Advantages Products offered: Professional & Management Liability tailored for accounting professionals. Limits: Primary and excess limits are available to match client needs and to provide layered protection where required. Carrier access: Carriers vary by submission — McGowan’s wholesale placement leverages multiple markets to find capacity and terms for harder-to-place accounts. Flexible placements: Ability to consider admitted or non-admitted options in most states to help secure coverage when standard markets decline. Underwriting Notes Underwriters focus on scope of services, firm controls, engagement letters, fee concentration, prior claim history and client industries. When submitting, include a current application, prior acts and claims details, sample engagement letters and loss runs if available. Complex or higher-exposure accounts may require supplemental information, risk management controls, and consideration for higher retentions or tiered limits. Minimum premiums and retentions are determined by carrier appetite and proposed limits. Please expect variation by state and market; discuss specific program minimums with your McGowan wholesale underwriter when preparing a submission. Territories and Availability This program is available in most states. Specific availability includes: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, DC, WV, WI, WY. Admitted availability varies by carrier; non-admitted options may be used where appropriate. Why Work with The McGowan Companies on This Business Wholesale broker expertise: McGowan provides access to multiple carriers and specialized appetite for accountants’ professional liability risks. Placement flexibility: Ability to pursue both primary and excess layers and to tailor solutions for firms with non-standard exposures. Support for difficult accounts: Strong track record placing hard-to-place firms that need customized terms or markets outside standard schedules. Examples of Typical Accounts You have a regional CPA practice that combines tax, bookkeeping and payroll services and has one prior closed claim — this program can help secure primary limits and offer excess capacity. You represent a bookkeeping firm with concentrated revenue from a single industry and limited malpractice history — the program can evaluate and structure terms to address fee concentration exposure. Products: Professional & Management Liability Eligible Classes: Hard to Place Firms Limits: Primary & Excess Available Carriers: Varies Provider: Wholesale Broker (The McGowan Companies / MCGOWAN, DONNELLY & OBERHEU, LLC) For more information on Accountants Professional Liability Insurance, please contact us to discuss submissions, appetite, and current market capacity. Frequently Asked Questions What types of accountants’ firms are best suited for this program?Firms that are hard to place in standard markets — small to mid-size CPA firms, tax preparers, bookkeeping practices and mixed-service firms — are the primary targets. The program is designed to consider accounts with nonstandard service mixes or manageable prior claims. Are admitted paper and excess limits available?Yes. This program can place both admitted and non-admitted options, and primary and excess limits are available depending on carrier appetite and state availability. What information should I include with a submission?Include a current application, description of services, engagement letter samples, prior loss runs, and details on any prior or pending claims. Clear documentation of controls and revenue concentration helps underwriters evaluate the risk. Need help placing an account? Connect with a market specialist.

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