Directors' duties, liabilities and insurance

owe certain duties to their , including to promote the success of the for the benefit of its and to exercise independent judgment. They must make sure they understand their duties and them into day-to-day decision making; failure to do this could lead to personal claims against the . This section explains the duties and the circumstances in which personal liability could occur, and how can be protected.

Duties owed by directors

  1. 1.What duties does a director owe to their company?
  2. 2.How does a director 'promote the success of the company for the benefit of all the shareholders'?
  3. 3.What skills and experience are directors expected to have?
  4. 4.How can a director exercise independent judgement?
  5. 5.What powers do directors have?

Personal liability for directors

  1. 6.Can a director be sued if they fail to carry out their duties to the company?
  2. 7.Can a director be sued for liabilities or debts incurred by their company?
  3. 8.Can a director be personally liable if their company becomes insolvent?
  4. 9.What claims can a director face if their company becomes insolvent?
  5. 10.Can a director start a new company with the same name if their company becomes insolvent?
  6. 11.Can a director be held responsible for company offences such as failing to make filings at Companies House?
  7. 12.Can a company director be sued personally for discrimination?
  8. 13.Can a company director be sued personally for health and safety offences?
  9. 14.Can a company director be sued personally for nuisance calling or other unwanted marketing?

Protecting directors from personal liability

  1. 15.Is it possible to take out insurance to cover directors against personal liability?
  2. 16.What should I look out for in a directors' insurance policy?
  3. 17.What process will my company need to follow if it wishes to take out insurance for its directors?
  4. 18. Can my company indemnify a director?
  5. 19.What is the process for giving a directors' indemnity?
  6. 20. Where are the record keeping requirements for directors' indemnities?