Common use of Directors and Officers Insurance; Indemnification Clause in Contracts

Directors and Officers Insurance; Indemnification. (a) The Company shall indemnify the Executive, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, against all costs, charges and expenses incurred or sustained by the Executive, including the cost and expenses of legal counsel, in connection with any action, suit or proceeding (collectively a “Proceeding”) to which the Executive may be made a party by reason of the Executive being or having been an officer, director, or employee of the Company or Parent or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates. Notwithstanding the preceding, the Executive shall not be entitled to indemnification in connection with any gross negligence or willful misconduct of the Executive. (b) The Executive shall be covered during the entire term of this Agreement and thereafter for at least six (6) years by officer and director liability insurance in amounts and on terms similar to that afforded to other executives and/or directors of the Company and the Parent or their affiliates, which such insurance shall be paid by the Company or the Parent.

Appears in 6 contracts

Samples: Employment Agreement (Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.), Employment Agreement (Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.), Employment Agreement (Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.)

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