outside directors

Outside directors are members of a corporate board of directors who are not employees of the corporation or otherwise affiliated with it.

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Outside directors usually have special qualifications and expertise that make them valuable in managing the company—hence their appointment to the company's board. In contrast to outside directors are inside directors, who are also employees of the corporation.

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Outside directorship liability coverage refers to the coverage provided by directors and officers...