Chubb unveils liability coverage package for family offices
The package was designed with the unique liability needs of family offices in mind
INSURANCE NEWS
By Lyle Adriano
Nov 09, 2016
Chubb has launched a new insurance package to help family offices with their various risks and liabilities.

Family Office Amplifier is a package of coverage that includes specialty terms and conditions, a company release said. The package addresses family office risks such as professional liability, trustee liability and employment practices liability.

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“Family office directors, officers and executives face complex liability exposures - they are charged with adhering to a high level of fiduciary care in managing their high-net-worth clients’ wealth and assets. Failure to adhere to these fiduciary duties can result in costly litigation,” said Chubb Canada senior vice-president of Financial Lines Cameron Rose. “Family Office Amplifier recognizes the unique needs of family offices and offers liability protection in a customizable insurance package to help protect the firm from these liabilities.”

The package includes the following broad terms and conditions:
  • The definition of organization includes any trust, in addition to family office; subsidiary of the family office; private funds, including management entities such as general partners, managing members and advisors; and investment holding companies of any trust or private fund.
  • If the policy is renewed, claims can be reported up to 180 days after the policy has expired.
  • After a claim has been submitted and all requested information has been received, Chubb will advance defence costs to the insured within 90 days.
“Family Office Amplifier is a testament to Chubb’s broad and complementary capabilities that span its commercial and personal lines products and services,” said Chubb Canada senior vice-president of Personal Risk Services
Paul Johnstone. “We are excited about what this new suite of coverages offers our high-net-worth clients utilizing family offices.”

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