Preparation guide and PDF access

ACORD 807: Directors and Officers Liability Section.

The directors and officers liability section used to organize ownership, governance, financial condition, transactions, prior coverage, claims, and requested management liability terms.

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Form numberACORD 807
Edition shown in index2016/03
Source reviewed2026-08-24
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ACORD 807 details

How the form is used.

What is ACORD 807 used for?
The directors and officers liability section used to organize ownership, governance, financial condition, transactions, prior coverage, claims, and requested management liability terms.
Is ACORD 807 editable?
Yes. Request access help from Hedge or choose the electronic fillable PDF in ACORD's licensed Forms Portal.
Which edition is shown?
2016/03 was observed in ACORD's index on 2026-08-24. The intended market decides what it accepts.
Does Hedge host the PDF?
No. Hedge explains the form and links to ACORD's licensed source.
Before completing ACORD 807

Connect governance and financial information.

Preparation guidance from Hedge. Follow the instructions in the accepted form edition and the intended market's requirements.

  1. Identify the entities, ownership structure, subsidiaries and insured-person arrangements being presented.
  2. Assemble the financial and transaction information the intended market requests, with clear reporting dates.
  3. Explain prior coverage, continuity, disputes and known circumstances through the secure submission process.
Illustrative preparation example

What a clearer packet looks like.

A company acquires a subsidiary during renewal. Show the ownership change and transaction timing rather than attaching a prior organization chart with no explanation.

Hypothetical example, not a placement result or a coverage determination.

ACORD 807 vs. 827

ACORD 807 addresses directors and officers information. ACORD 827 addresses employment practices. Governance disputes and workforce claims require distinct questions even when discussed in a management liability package.

Read the ACORD 827 guide
Information organized

Facts to prepare.

  • Ownership and governance
  • Financial condition and funding
  • Subsidiaries and acquisitions
  • Prior coverage and continuity
  • Claims and known circumstances
Quality control

Review before using the form.

  • Identify the exact entities and insured-person structure
  • Attach financial information requested by the market
  • Explain transactions, layoffs, disputes, and distressed conditions
Edition, rights, and market boundary

The edition shown is the edition observed in the official index on the review date. Confirm the acceptable edition, jurisdiction, and related forms with the intended market. Hedge links to ACORD's licensed download source and does not host or redistribute the ACORD file.

Related Hedge forms

Hedge-owned supplements that may add class detail.

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Professional and management

Hedge Management Liability D&O and EPL Supplemental

A fillable Hedge supplemental for directors and officers, employment practices, and related management liability coverage.

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Any risk

Hedge Loss and Claims Supplement

A fillable Hedge supplement for organizing prior losses, claims, and open-claim detail for wholesale review.

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Common questions

Use ACORD 807 correctly.

Where can I get help accessing the editable ACORD 807 PDF?

Request ACORD 807 from Hedge for help identifying the current edition and an authorized access path, or use ACORD's official Forms Portal. Hedge does not host or redistribute the ACORD PDF.

What information does ACORD 807 collect?

Ownership and governance; Financial condition and funding; Subsidiaries and acquisitions; Prior coverage and continuity; Claims and known circumstances.

Is edition 2016/03 accepted by every market?

No. That is the edition observed in ACORD's index on the source-review date. Confirm the edition, jurisdiction, related forms, and any market-specific application before releasing the packet.

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Next step

Assemble the account-specific packet.

Use the class submission guide to identify the underwriting facts and Hedge forms that may apply, then have Hedge confirm the intended market and route.