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The National Venture Capital Association Appoints TechAssure as its Broker to Deliver Risk Management Services

Diverisified Risk Insurance Brokers, as a member of TechAssure, is proud to announce that the National Venture Capital Association has endorsed TechAssure to provide NVCA members and NVCA member
portfolio companies with comprehensive insurance and risk
management solutions designed to help them manage and
mitigate the risks associated with investing in and operating
emerging growth companies.
This exclusive program will provide NVCA member venture
capital firms a suite of comprehensive insurance coverages,
including coverage for all of the insurable exposures presented
by fund raising, the operating/investing cycle and liquidity
events.

Products include:
• General Partnership Liability
• Portfolio D&O Liability Insurance
• Professional Errors and Omissions
• Liability Buyout Coverage
• Representations and Warranties Coverage
• Tax Opinion Liability
• Other coverages related to transactions and business
continuity


By leveraging the group buying power of the association, NVCA
members will receive more favorable rates and coverage terms
than they would receive on their own. In addition, insurance
companies recognize TechAssure members as leaders in their
field, and as such, NVCA members can benefit from
TechAssure’s influence within the insurance industry and vast
experience with venture firms and their portfolio companies.
Additional coverages available to NVCA members and NVCA
member portfolio companies from TechAssure partners include:


• Business Insurance
• Health and Other Benefits
• Keyman Life
• Personal Insurance


In addition to insurance coverages, TechAssure provides valueadded
advice and consulting to assist NVCA members and
NVCA member portfolio companies make the most informed
decisions regarding their insurance and risk management
programs.

For inquiries into the NVCA Programs, please contact David Handy, dwh@drib.com or telephone him at (510) 547-3203


About TechAssure


TechAssure is an international non-profit organization dedicated to helping organizations manage the risks associated with
unique products, services and processes. The organization was formed to bring professional insurance brokers specializing in
the risks associated with technology and venture capital exposures together in an effort to provide the highest level of service and
technical expertise.
Charles Leone, Steve Meeker, David Handy
cal@drib.com, ssm@drib.com, dwh@drib.com
T: 510-547-3203

 

About the NVCA

 

NVCA MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

" Advocacy - concentrated public policy efforts on Capitol Hill that give members access to the front lines of policymaking and benefit all venture capitalists.

" Medical Industry Group - open to all members who actively invest in the life sciences sector, provides advocacy on regulatory and reimbursement policies, gathers and disseminates pertinent medical investing information, and offers networking and sector-specific education opportunities.

" Corporate Venture Group - Designed to provide information, education, networking, and on-line tools, the CVG enables corporate members to accelerate the progress of innovation and growth through successful strategic venturing.

" Industry Research - the most complete and up-to-date statistics available on the private equity industry through VentureXpert and quarterly email blasts.

" Professional Development and Networking - exclusive high-impact, targeted networking opportunities like the NVCA Annual Meeting and other breakfast and luncheon events, plus Venture Capital Institute programs for skill development.

" Industry Publications - keep you abreast of the latest industry trends and events.

" Management Liability Coverage and Risk Analysis - comprehensive insurance coverage for your firm and portfolio companies (including health benefits) with TechAssure, a national association of privately held brokers that specialize in technology and D&O insurance.

" Online Reporting Solutions - IntraLinks provides the means to distribute highly sensitive documents through a secure, neutral, online environment at a discount.

" Technology/Communications Services - audio, web and video conferencing services through CommPartners.

" Executive Compensation Information - Online pre-IPO stock, pay and business practices information through Advanced-HR, Inc.

" Firm Listing in the NVCA Membership Directory & NVCA Website - members are included in the most respected who's who list in the industry.

" American Entrepreneurs for Economic Growth - complimentary membership to all emerging growth company executives, which provides networking opportunities and a united voice for public policy issues that affect entrepreneurial companies.

" Media Exposure - build your firm's reputation as a leader in the venture community as an NVCA spokesperson.

 

For more information, contact NVCA Membership Director, Janice Mawson, at 703-524-2549 or email: jmawson@nvca.org

last updated: February 9, 2005

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