Insurance for Liquidators
What Is A Gap In Cover And The Risks?
A “gap in cover” refers to a period of time when insurance coverage is not in effect (i.e. a period in which you are NOT COVERED). It means a break or interruption in the continuity of insurance protection. During this gap, the policyholder is without the benefits and safeguards provided by the insurance policy. Key…
Understanding Prescription
What is a prescription period? Prescription is a legal principle that sets a time limit for bringing legal claims. It aims to promote legal certainty and prevent claims from being pursued indefinitely. Time Limits for Claims Different types of claims have specific time limits for prescription. It is essential to be aware of these time…
Why the need for TOP UP insurance?
For law firms and sole practitioners alike, it is critical that the limit of cover offered under your Professional Indemnity insurance policy is adequate for your business. We strongly recommend you review your limit to determine whether an increase in cover, beyond what may be offered by your professional indemnity fund. For attorneys this is…
Been Appointed as a Liquidator?
This means a company has either filed for voluntary liquidation or a creditor has placed the company into liquidation and creditors have motivated or endorsed your appointment as liquidator of the company (in liquidation) and the Master having regard to this support received from creditors as well exercising its own discretion, has requested you to…
Advantages of Using a Brokerage with a National Footprint
In the highly competitive insurance brokerage industry, service delivery is of utmost importance. At Shackleton Risk Management (“SRM”) we are able to provide our services nationally across South Africa. With offices in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein and Nelspruit and representation in Grahamstown, Kimberley and Mmabatho, we are able to be the…
Business Rescue vs Liquidation in South Africa
Insurance for Liquidators In simple terms, business rescue vs liquidation can be compared to rehabilitation versus shutdown. When a company is financially distressed, liquidation, also known as “winding up,” may be the best option if the company has no reasonable prospect of recovery. Liquidation occurs when a debtor company, unable to pay its debts, is…
Why Shackleton Top-Up Indemnity Insurance for Professionals?
WHY SHACKLETON TOP-UP INDEMNITY INSURANCE FOR PROFESSIONALS? The limit of professional indemnity cover for negligent acts, errors or omissions committed by legal practitioners offered by the AIIF is limited in its amount annual and scope. The limit is determined by the number of directors of the firm meaning the smallest amount of cover is offered…
Drawing a Distinction Between Liability as a Surety and Liability as a Surety and Co-Principal Debtor
When you agree to act as a surety, you might also take on the role of a co-principal debtor. Without a clear statement of this additional responsibility, interpreting the terms of the suretyship and the context is necessary to determine if you’re committing as both. So, what’s the importance of these roles? Agreeing as both…