Bermuda-based insurer Ironshore's professional liability division has launched a public officials liability programme which offers specialty coverage for elected and appointed officials in the performance of their duties.

IronPro's programme provides coverage options to help protect the personal assets of the public officials, as well as the financial stability of the respective governmental entities and the communities they serve.

With up to $15 million in capacity, IronPro's public officials liability programme offers a customised policy designed specifically for officials of municipalities, governmental bodies or public departments. IronPro's insurance programme covers any actual or alleged breach of duty, neglect, error, misstatement or omission by the official during performance of duties in public service.