Underwriters Marcus Hearn & Co has launched a D&O underwriting facility for brokers. It said the facility was designed for brokers with SME clients.

Marcus Hearn said a simplified approach would enable brokers to obtain mist quotations by answering nine questions. The facility is underwritten by ACE Insurance.

Marcus Hearn director Peter Drummond said: "Recent legislation has significantly increased the duties and responsibilities faced by decision makers within companies, and claims can be made against them from a variety of sources including shareholders, creditors, auditors, the government and employees, thereby increasing the need for the protection this policy provides."

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