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D&O: Why Underwriters Care about Your Financial Runway?

Jeremy Broomfield - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=10235542
Why Your Financial ‘Runway’ Is Important…. For startups, an underwriter asking for financial statements can seem invasive when searching for D&O (Directors & Officers) Insurance. So why do they ask? I talked to a few of my favorite underwriters to learn more about why the financial health of any startup is the #1 driver for a carrier to offer D&O terms and how it will affect your premium. Read on to learn why asset size, funding, revenue[...]
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Employment Practices Tips for Tech Startups

The Importance of Employment Practices for Tech Startups… In general, this is one of the heavier topics we will cover, but I felt it was necessary given the recent headlines involving Travis Kalanick of Uber, Dave McClure of 500 Startups and Justin Caldbeck of Binary Capital. The mainstream news outlets are in no shortage of stories highlighting the sexual harassment situation in Silicon Valley. This month’s blog highlights some of the employment related issues in the startup ecosystem and provides helpful[...]
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