287家公司公告要买董责险

Core Insights - The enthusiasm for purchasing Directors and Officers Liability Insurance (D&O insurance) among listed companies remains high, with 287 companies announcing their plans to purchase D&O insurance as of August 5 this year [2][3] - The introduction of the revised Company Law on July 1 last year has provided a legal basis for the popularization of D&O insurance, encouraging companies to insure their directors [2][3] Group 1: D&O Insurance Market Trends - In July alone, 13 companies announced their D&O insurance plans, indicating a strong trend in the market [2] - A report predicts that 475 A-share listed companies will disclose their D&O insurance plans in 2024, representing a 34% year-on-year increase [3] - The D&O insurance coverage rate among A-share companies has increased from less than 8% at the end of 2019 to 28.4% by the end of May this year [3] Group 2: Benefits and Implications - Companies primarily purchase D&O insurance to protect the legal rights of their directors, supervisors, and senior management, thereby enhancing their risk control systems [3] - The introduction of insurance mechanisms can increase the certainty of compensation for investors in securities litigation cases, as the insurance company will cover losses caused by negligence or oversight by directors [4] - The D&O insurance does not cover intentional illegal acts or criminal behavior by directors and officers [4]