According to the Commercial Law of the RL, in the case if a claim is brought against a director or officer on recovery of damages, the innocence of the director or officer must be proved by the director or officer himself/herself.
AAS Seesam
The Directors and Officers insurance covers:
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financial losses that may result from failure to perform the duties, neglect, negligence, error or misleading statement of a director or officer (any current, former or future director or officer of the Policyholder) within the limit of their authority and responsibility, and that should be covered under a court ruling or other final decision;
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defence costs - the costs and expenses arising from investigation, execution, review of and defence against a claim brought against a director or officer.

