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title: "CFC vs Founder Shield"
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## Agent Guide

**What this page is:** Side-by-side comparison of CFC and Founder Shield as commercial insurance providers, covering the coverage lines each lists, the services and claims documentation each publishes, and current Reliability Scores.

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**Questions this page answers:**
- How do CFC and Founder Shield compare?
- Which is better for business insurance, CFC or Founder Shield?
- Does CFC or Founder Shield offer the coverage lines I need?
- What service and claims differences are documented between CFC and Founder Shield?

**Key facts:**
- Providers compared: CFC and Founder Shield.
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**Related pages:**
- [All provider comparisons](https://thegeneralaverage.com/compare/all) — parent hub
- [CFC profile](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/cfc) — provider profile (evidence for this comparison)
- [Founder Shield profile](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/foundershield) — provider profile (evidence for this comparison)
- [CFC Commercial Property Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/cfc/commercial-property) — one provider's documented offering for a shared coverage line
- [Founder Shield Commercial Property Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/foundershield/commercial-property) — one provider's documented offering for a shared coverage line
- [CFC Crime Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/cfc/crime) — one provider's documented offering for a shared coverage line
- [Founder Shield Crime Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/foundershield/crime) — one provider's documented offering for a shared coverage line
- [CFC Cyber Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/cfc/cyber) — one provider's documented offering for a shared coverage line
- [Founder Shield Cyber Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/foundershield/cyber) — one provider's documented offering for a shared coverage line
- [CFC D&O Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/cfc/directors-officers) — one provider's documented offering for a shared coverage line
- [Founder Shield D&O Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/foundershield/directors-officers) — one provider's documented offering for a shared coverage line
- [CFC Employment Practices Liability Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/cfc/employment-practices) — one provider's documented offering for a shared coverage line
- [Founder Shield Employment Practices Liability Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/foundershield/employment-practices) — one provider's documented offering for a shared coverage line
- [CFC Fiduciary Liability Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/cfc/fiduciary) — one provider's documented offering for a shared coverage line
- [Founder Shield Fiduciary Liability Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/foundershield/fiduciary) — one provider's documented offering for a shared coverage line
- [CFC General Liability Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/cfc/general-liability) — one provider's documented offering for a shared coverage line
- [Founder Shield General Liability Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/foundershield/general-liability) — one provider's documented offering for a shared coverage line
- [CFC Intellectual Property Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/cfc/intellectual-property) — one provider's documented offering for a shared coverage line
- [Founder Shield Intellectual Property Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/foundershield/intellectual-property) — one provider's documented offering for a shared coverage line
- [CFC Media Liability Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/cfc/media) — one provider's documented offering for a shared coverage line
- [Founder Shield Media Liability Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/foundershield/media) — one provider's documented offering for a shared coverage line
- [CFC Product Liability Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/cfc/product-liability) — one provider's documented offering for a shared coverage line
- [Founder Shield Product Liability Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/foundershield/product-liability) — one provider's documented offering for a shared coverage line
- [CFC Professional Liability (E&O) Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/cfc/professional-errors-omissions) — one provider's documented offering for a shared coverage line
- [Founder Shield Professional Liability (E&O) Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/foundershield/professional-errors-omissions) — one provider's documented offering for a shared coverage line
- [CFC Representations and Warranties Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/cfc/representations-warranties) — one provider's documented offering for a shared coverage line
- [Founder Shield Representations and Warranties Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/foundershield/representations-warranties) — one provider's documented offering for a shared coverage line
- [CFC Telehealth Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/cfc/virtual-care-telehealth) — one provider's documented offering for a shared coverage line
- [Founder Shield Telehealth Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/foundershield/virtual-care-telehealth) — one provider's documented offering for a shared coverage line
- [CFC Umbrella and Excess Liability Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/cfc/umbrella-excess) — one provider's documented offering for a shared coverage line
- [Founder Shield Umbrella and Excess Liability Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/foundershield/umbrella-excess) — one provider's documented offering for a shared coverage line
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# CFC vs Founder Shield: How Do They Compare for Business Insurance?

Founder Shield’s standalone generative-AI product excludes AI sellers; CFC offers broader technology insurance.

## Before You Quote

Ask each provider about eligibility, the issuing insurer, policy wording, limits, retentions, exclusions and costs for your business.

## CFC vs Founder Shield Highlights

CFC sells specialty technology insurance; Founder Shield’s generative-AI product is for AI users and excludes businesses selling AI products. [1](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/industry/technology/ "Technology") [31](https://foundershield.com/terms-of-service/ "Terms of Service") [33](https://baldwin.com/partnerships/ "Partnerships") [43](https://foundershield.com/coverage/generative-ai-liability-insurance/ "Generative AI Liability Insurance")

## Current Reliability Scores for CFC and Founder Shield

These sourced assessments are shown for context; this comparison does not select a winner.

### CFC Reliability Scores

Role: Managing general agent.

Carrier & MGA Reliability Score: **No Reliability Score**. Assessed 2026-09-23; review due 2026-10-23. Excluded factors: Financial Resilience (CFC Underwriting Limited’s filed accounts are a scanned image with no readable figures, so its ability to sustain its own operations is not established. State National’s A (Excellent) rating describes the carrier behind CFC’s appointed business, and Syndicate 1988 has no individual AM Best rating; neither is evidence of CFC’s own finances.); Regulatory Conduct (A complete, exact-entity regulatory-conduct review for the preceding five years is unavailable.).

Read the [full reliability assessment](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/cfc/reliability).

### Founder Shield Reliability Scores

Role: Broker.

Broker Reliability Score: **5.3/10** (partial score; 40% of this role's weighting included). Assessed 2026-09-22; review due 2026-10-22. Excluded factors: Identity and Authority (Current authority and applicable appointments or delegations have not been independently established across the assessed scope.); Carrier-Network Strength (The reviewed evidence does not name the carrier and capacity arrangements behind the assessed programs, so the relationships cannot be assessed.).

Read the [full reliability assessment](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/foundershield/reliability).

## CFC Review Scores for 2026

Review Score: not enough ratings.

The reviewed sources did not yield customer reviews of CFC; the available survey concerns UK brokers. The one rating we found is from UK brokers: 4.76 out of 5 in Insurance Times’ 2024/25 survey.

- Insurance Times MGA survey: Insurance Times MGA rating (2024/25, broker survey) 4.76 (out of 5). UK broker survey of MGAs (Insurance Times, with the MGAA). Rates how brokers find CFC to work with. It is not a policyholder review. Period: 2024/25 survey; 'over 1,650 brokers' across all MGAs, not CFC alone. Checked 2026-09-29. [Five Star 2024/25 MGA Overall Ratings](https://www.insurancetimes.co.uk/ratings/mga-2024-ratings); [Five Star 2025/26 MGA Overall Ratings](https://www.insurancetimes.co.uk/ratings/mga-2025-ratings)

Reviewed 2026-09-29. [Read the sourced review](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/cfc/reviews).

## Founder Shield Review Scores for 2026

Review Score: 7.4 / 10 from 1 rated source, equally weighted.

Founder Shield has too little independent customer feedback for a reliable verdict. One positive Trustpilot review does not establish a service track record.

- Trustpilot: TrustScore 3.7 (5 stars); 1 reviews. Trustpilot profile for foundershield.com; one US customer review, categorized as insurance broker/business insurance. Period: Review 2023-03-14; none in prior 12 months. Checked 2026-09-25. [foundershield.com Reviews | Trustpilot](https://www.trustpilot.com/review/foundershield.com)

Reviewed 2026-09-25. [Read the sourced review](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/foundershield/reviews).

## Introduction to the CFC vs Founder Shield Comparison

An AI company must distinguish using generative AI internally from selling AI software: Founder Shield’s described AI product excludes AI sellers, while CFC’s technology package can combine E&O, cyber, media/IP and general liability for eligible technology companies, including pre-revenue startups. [43](https://foundershield.com/coverage/generative-ai-liability-insurance/ "Generative AI Liability Insurance") [1](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/industry/technology/ "Technology") [2](https://webcdn.cfc.com/media/ywdbvkpy/technology_product-brochure_us_0525_v2.pdf "Technology — United States product brochure") Choose Founder Shield if you use AI but do not sell an AI product; choose CFC if you sell technology and need its broker-submitted specialty package.

## Buyer Takeaways for CFC vs Founder Shield

### CFC Buyer Takeaways

- Eligible technology businesses can combine E&O, cyber, media/IP and general liability. [2](https://webcdn.cfc.com/media/ywdbvkpy/technology_product-brochure_us_0525_v2.pdf "Technology — United States product brochure") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: CFC US-facing materials, accessed 16 September 2026; company descriptions, not an issued policy or independent service assessment.; verified: 2026-09-16.)
- Cyber policyholders may get threat monitoring, alerts and 24/7 incident support. [7](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/response/ "CFC Response") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: CFC US-facing materials, accessed 16 September 2026; company descriptions, not an issued policy or independent service assessment.; verified: 2026-09-16.)

### Founder Shield Buyer Takeaways

- Startup programs serve companies from early venture stages through IPO. [30](https://foundershield.com/ "Founder Shield") [35](https://foundershield.com/startup-insurance/ "Startup Insurance") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Stated customer focus, not an audited customer census or an eligibility guarantee.; verified: 2026-09-15.)
- Review coverage as your products, business model or locations change. [48](https://foundershield.com/insurance-faqs/general-faqs/what-if-our-company-grows-a-lot-or-things-change-during-the-year/ "What If Our Company Grows A Lot or Things Change During the Year?") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Changes FAQ. Does not establish automatic increases in limits, approval of new activities or protection without a policy change.; verified: 2026-09-15.)

## CFC vs Founder Shield Coverage Lines Compared

| Coverage Type | CFC | Founder Shield |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Cargo and transit](https://thegeneralaverage.com/coverage/cargo-transit) | Not listed | Listed: Founder Shield lists transit and transportation coverage for goods in transit or stored offsite. [40](https://foundershield.com/coverage/ "Coverage") |
| [Commercial property](https://thegeneralaverage.com/coverage/commercial-property) | Listed: CFC offers property coverage within its property and casualty product. [13](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/property-casualty/ "Property & casualty") | Listed: Founder Shield lists property insurance among its core offerings. [40](https://foundershield.com/coverage/ "Coverage") |
| [Contract frustration](https://thegeneralaverage.com/coverage/contract-frustration) | Not listed | Listed: Founder Shield lists Key Person & Contract Frustration among its specialized offerings. [40](https://foundershield.com/coverage/ "Coverage") |
| [Crime](https://thegeneralaverage.com/coverage/crime) | Listed: CFC offers crime in its US management-liability package for eligible organizations outside California, excluding US publicly traded companies. [11](https://webcdn.cfc.com/media/0ttjwk3e/management-liablity_product-brochure_us_0126.pdf "Management liability — United States product brochure") [23](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/industry/fintech/ "Fintech insurance") | Listed: Founder Shield lists crime insurance among its core offerings. [40](https://foundershield.com/coverage/ "Coverage") |
| [Cyber liability](https://thegeneralaverage.com/coverage/cyber) | Listed: CFC offers cyber insurance, including primary and excess products. [9](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/cyber-insurance/ "Cyber insurance — US") | Listed: Founder Shield lists cyber liability among its core offerings. [40](https://foundershield.com/coverage/ "Coverage") |
| [Digital assets](https://thegeneralaverage.com/coverage/digital-assets) | Not listed | Listed: Founder Shield lists digital-asset insurance among its specialized offerings. [40](https://foundershield.com/coverage/ "Coverage") |
| [Directors and officers](https://thegeneralaverage.com/coverage/directors-officers) | Listed: CFC offers directors and officers liability in its US management-liability package for eligible organizations outside California, excluding US publicly traded companies. [11](https://webcdn.cfc.com/media/0ttjwk3e/management-liablity_product-brochure_us_0126.pdf "Management liability — United States product brochure") | Listed: Founder Shield lists directors and officers insurance among its core offerings. [40](https://foundershield.com/coverage/ "Coverage") |
| [Employee health and benefits](https://thegeneralaverage.com/coverage/employee-health-benefits) | Not listed | Listed: Founder Shield lists Employee Health & Benefits among its services. [40](https://foundershield.com/coverage/ "Coverage") |
| [Employment practices liability](https://thegeneralaverage.com/coverage/employment-practices) | Listed: CFC offers employment practices liability in its US management-liability package for eligible organizations outside California, excluding US publicly traded companies. CFC does not write standalone employment practices liability. [11](https://webcdn.cfc.com/media/0ttjwk3e/management-liablity_product-brochure_us_0126.pdf "Management liability — United States product brochure") | Listed: Founder Shield lists employment practices liability among its core coverage services. [40](https://foundershield.com/coverage/ "Coverage") |
| [Fidelity bonds](https://thegeneralaverage.com/coverage/fidelity-bonds) | Not listed | Listed: Founder Shield lists ERISA fidelity bonds among its specialized coverages. [40](https://foundershield.com/coverage/ "Coverage") |
| [Fiduciary liability](https://thegeneralaverage.com/coverage/fiduciary) | Listed: CFC offers fiduciary liability in its US management-liability package for eligible organizations outside California, excluding US publicly traded companies. [11](https://webcdn.cfc.com/media/0ttjwk3e/management-liablity_product-brochure_us_0126.pdf "Management liability — United States product brochure") | Listed: Founder Shield lists fiduciary liability among its core coverages. [40](https://foundershield.com/coverage/ "Coverage") |
| [General liability](https://thegeneralaverage.com/coverage/general-liability) | Listed: CFC offers general liability within its property and casualty product. [13](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/property-casualty/ "Property & casualty") | Listed: Founder Shield lists general liability among its core coverage offerings. [40](https://foundershield.com/coverage/ "Coverage") |
| [Generative AI liability](https://thegeneralaverage.com/coverage/generative-ai-liability) | Not listed | Listed: Founder Shield markets generative-AI liability for US businesses with revenue up to $10 billion that use generative AI but do not sell it as a standalone product. [43](https://foundershield.com/coverage/generative-ai-liability-insurance/ "Generative AI Liability Insurance") |
| [Hired and non-owned auto](https://thegeneralaverage.com/coverage/hired-non-owned-auto) | Not listed | Listed: Founder Shield lists hired and non-owned auto among its specialized coverage offerings. [40](https://foundershield.com/coverage/ "Coverage") |
| [Intellectual property](https://thegeneralaverage.com/coverage/intellectual-property) | Listed: CFC offers intellectual-property insurance for eligible businesses with revenue up to $500 million, depending on industry. [14](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/intellectual-property/ "Intellectual property insurance") | Listed: Founder Shield arranges intellectual property insurance. [40](https://foundershield.com/coverage/ "Coverage") |
| [Key person](https://thegeneralaverage.com/coverage/key-person) | Not listed | Listed: Founder Shield lists key person insurance among its specialized coverages. [40](https://foundershield.com/coverage/ "Coverage") |
| [Kidnap and ransom](https://thegeneralaverage.com/coverage/kidnap-ransom) | Listed: CFC offers kidnap and ransom insurance, including a specialist marine product. [15](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/kidnap-and-ransom/ "Kidnap and ransom") | Not listed |
| [Last-mile delivery](https://thegeneralaverage.com/coverage/last-mile-delivery) | Not listed | Listed: Founder Shield lists last-mile delivery among its specialized coverage offerings. [40](https://foundershield.com/coverage/ "Coverage") |
| [Management liability](https://thegeneralaverage.com/coverage/management-liability) | Listed: CFC offers a US management-liability package for eligible organizations outside California, excluding US publicly traded companies. [10](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/management-liability/ "Management liability") [11](https://webcdn.cfc.com/media/0ttjwk3e/management-liablity_product-brochure_us_0126.pdf "Management liability — United States product brochure") | Not listed |
| [Media liability](https://thegeneralaverage.com/coverage/media) | Listed: CFC offers media liability insurance for content creators and media businesses. [21](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/industry/media-entertainment/ "Media & entertainment") | Listed: Founder Shield arranges media liability insurance for content creators. [57](https://foundershield.com/coverage/content-creator/ "Content Creator Insurance") |
| [Product liability](https://thegeneralaverage.com/coverage/product-liability) | Listed: CFC offers product liability within its life-science and nutraceutical policies. [22](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/industry/life-science/ "Life science") | Listed: Founder Shield lists product liability insurance. [40](https://foundershield.com/coverage/ "Coverage") |
| [Product recall](https://thegeneralaverage.com/coverage/product-recall) | Listed: CFC offers product-recall and contaminated-product-recall insurance. [16](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/product-recall/ "Product recall") | Not listed |
| [Professional errors and omissions (E&O)](https://thegeneralaverage.com/coverage/professional-errors-omissions) | Listed: CFC offers professional liability insurance for professional-service businesses. [12](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/professional-liability/ "Professional liability") | Listed: Founder Shield lists errors and omissions for lawsuits alleging inferior work or service. [40](https://foundershield.com/coverage/ "Coverage") |
| [Representations and warranties](https://thegeneralaverage.com/coverage/representations-warranties) | Listed: CFC offers buyer-side and seller-side representations and warranties insurance. [17](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/transaction-liability/ "Transaction liability") | Listed: Founder Shield lists representations and warranties insurance for mergers and acquisitions. [40](https://foundershield.com/coverage/ "Coverage") |
| [Technology errors and omissions (E&O)](https://thegeneralaverage.com/coverage/technology-errors-omissions) | Listed: CFC offers technology errors and omissions for technology businesses. [2](https://webcdn.cfc.com/media/ywdbvkpy/technology_product-brochure_us_0525_v2.pdf "Technology — United States product brochure") | Not listed |
| [Umbrella and excess liability](https://thegeneralaverage.com/coverage/umbrella-excess) | Listed: CFC offers excess professional liability, general liability and cyber limits for small and micro businesses. [18](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/excess-umbrella/ "Umbrella cover") | Listed: Founder Shield lists umbrella insurance. [40](https://foundershield.com/coverage/ "Coverage") |
| [Venture capital asset protection](https://thegeneralaverage.com/coverage/venture-capital-asset-protection) | Not listed | Listed: Founder Shield lists venture capital asset protection for management and investment-advisory liability. [40](https://foundershield.com/coverage/ "Coverage") |
| [Virtual care and telehealth](https://thegeneralaverage.com/coverage/virtual-care-telehealth) | Listed: CFC offers an eHealth package for businesses delivering health care through technology, including telemedicine. [19](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/industry/ehealth/ "Digital health insurance") | Listed: Founder Shield lists virtual care and telehealth insurance for tech-enabled healthcare companies. [40](https://foundershield.com/coverage/ "Coverage") |
| [Workers’ compensation](https://thegeneralaverage.com/coverage/workers-compensation) | Not listed | Listed: Founder Shield lists workers’ compensation insurance. [40](https://foundershield.com/coverage/ "Coverage") |

A listing may be arranged through an insurer or partner. “Not listed” means this catalogue has no separate offering recorded; ask the provider whether it can quote the coverage and request the policy terms.

## CFC vs Founder Shield Research by Coverage Line

- [CFC Commercial Property Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/cfc/commercial-property)
- [Founder Shield Commercial Property Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/foundershield/commercial-property)
- [CFC Crime Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/cfc/crime)
- [Founder Shield Crime Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/foundershield/crime)
- [CFC Cyber Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/cfc/cyber)
- [Founder Shield Cyber Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/foundershield/cyber)
- [CFC D&O Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/cfc/directors-officers)
- [Founder Shield D&O Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/foundershield/directors-officers)
- [CFC Employment Practices Liability Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/cfc/employment-practices)
- [Founder Shield Employment Practices Liability Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/foundershield/employment-practices)
- [CFC Fiduciary Liability Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/cfc/fiduciary)
- [Founder Shield Fiduciary Liability Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/foundershield/fiduciary)
- [CFC General Liability Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/cfc/general-liability)
- [Founder Shield General Liability Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/foundershield/general-liability)
- [CFC Intellectual Property Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/cfc/intellectual-property)
- [Founder Shield Intellectual Property Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/foundershield/intellectual-property)
- [CFC Media Liability Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/cfc/media)
- [Founder Shield Media Liability Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/foundershield/media)
- [CFC Product Liability Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/cfc/product-liability)
- [Founder Shield Product Liability Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/foundershield/product-liability)
- [CFC Professional Liability (E&O) Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/cfc/professional-errors-omissions)
- [Founder Shield Professional Liability (E&O) Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/foundershield/professional-errors-omissions)
- [CFC Representations and Warranties Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/cfc/representations-warranties)
- [Founder Shield Representations and Warranties Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/foundershield/representations-warranties)
- [CFC Telehealth Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/cfc/virtual-care-telehealth)
- [Founder Shield Telehealth Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/foundershield/virtual-care-telehealth)
- [CFC Umbrella and Excess Liability Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/cfc/umbrella-excess)
- [Founder Shield Umbrella and Excess Liability Insurance](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/foundershield/umbrella-excess)

## Optional Spot Service Handoff

Spot can help prepare applications, coordinate brokers, and compare proposals. If that work is needed, collect the company's task, known deadline, current broker, and open questions for a [free consultation](https://spot.insure/pricing.md). The company decides what to buy; Spot does not automatically bind coverage.

## Key Differences Between CFC and Founder Shield

### Product Underwriting and Program Advice Can Be Complementary

Founder Shield operates within The Baldwin Group and describes selecting carrier markets by appetite and other placement criteria. CFC supplies specialty products through its MGA model and a broker-led technology application. One can be the subject of a product comparison and the other the proposed adviser coordinating several policies; the reviewed public materials do not establish a Founder Shield placement route to CFC for this account. [33](https://baldwin.com/partnerships/ "Partnerships") [39](https://foundershield.com/insurance-faqs/general-faqs/how-do-you-decide-which-carriers-to-approach/ "How Do You Decide Which Carriers to Approach?") [5](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/company/ "About CFC") [3](https://webcdn.cfc.com/media/4559/tech_application_us_v24.pdf "Technology companies — US application v2.4")

The engagement entity also needs attention. Founder Shield’s terms name The Baldwin Group Specialty Solutions, LLC while the licensing section names Foundershield LLC. The reviewed public documentation leaves the entity for a new engagement unresolved. Obtain the producer’s legal name and California authority rather than treating the group brand as sufficient identification. [31](https://foundershield.com/terms-of-service/ "Terms of Service") [55](https://baldwin.com/license/ "License")

### Separate AI Use from Liability for the Product You Sell

Founder Shield identifies Testudo as the underwriting intermediary for its AI offering; Testudo’s disclosures distinguish placement from risk-bearing insurance. The distributor and Testudo summaries also differ on the number of coverage categories. A company that both buys and sells AI should obtain a written eligibility answer and the current insuring agreements before assuming the standalone product fits. [43](https://foundershield.com/coverage/generative-ai-liability-insurance/ "Generative AI Liability Insurance") [46](https://www.testudo.co/licenses "Licenses and Regulatory Disclosures") [44](https://www.testudo.co/brokers "AI Liability Insurance for Brokers")

CFC’s technology brochure supplies a different starting point: client contract breaches, technology E&O, cyber and media/IP exposures. It does not establish a universal promise for every AI output or model failure. Describe what the customer receives and what happens if it fails, then compare exclusions and covered services with any separate AI offer. [2](https://webcdn.cfc.com/media/ywdbvkpy/technology_product-brochure_us_0525_v2.pdf "Technology — United States product brochure") [3](https://webcdn.cfc.com/media/4559/tech_application_us_v24.pdf "Technology companies — US application v2.4")

### Growth Reviews and Emergency Response Are Different Services

Founder Shield asks clients to report new products, business models and territories and describes certificate requests that include contract wording. CFC’s documented cyber services concern monitoring and incident support. A startup can need both contract-driven program updates and technical response; neither service description proves a combined placement is available. [48](https://foundershield.com/insurance-faqs/general-faqs/what-if-our-company-grows-a-lot-or-things-change-during-the-year/ "What If Our Company Grows A Lot or Things Change During the Year?") [47](https://foundershield.com/insurance-faqs/general-faqs/how-do-i-get-a-certificates-of-insurance/ "How Do I Get a Certificates of Insurance?") [7](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/response/ "CFC Response")

For board protection, CFC’s management-liability brochure declines California-domiciled businesses. Founder Shield’s wider D&O catalogue is an invitation to obtain suitable terms, not evidence that a particular market will accept the account. Keep that placement separate from the AI-use decision. [11](https://webcdn.cfc.com/media/0ttjwk3e/management-liablity_product-brochure_us_0126.pdf "Management liability — United States product brochure") [42](https://foundershield.com/coverage/directors-and-officers-insurance/ "Directors & Officers Insurance")

## What Should You Confirm in CFC and Founder Shield Quotes?

- State explicitly whether the company uses AI, sells it, or does both, and obtain eligibility and the exact Testudo-related insuring agreements if proposed. [43](https://foundershield.com/coverage/generative-ai-liability-insurance/ "Generative AI Liability Insurance") [44](https://www.testudo.co/brokers "AI Liability Insurance for Brokers")
- Compare customer-contract liability and IP exclusions in the CFC technology wording with any separate AI policy. [2](https://webcdn.cfc.com/media/ywdbvkpy/technology_product-brochure_us_0525_v2.pdf "Technology — United States product brochure") [43](https://foundershield.com/coverage/generative-ai-liability-insurance/ "Generative AI Liability Insurance")
- Name the engaging producer, California placement route, insurer, contract-review contact and technical incident contact. [31](https://foundershield.com/terms-of-service/ "Terms of Service") [47](https://foundershield.com/insurance-faqs/general-faqs/how-do-i-get-a-certificates-of-insurance/ "How Do I Get a Certificates of Insurance?") [4](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/support/regulatory-information/ "Regulatory information") [8](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/claims/ "Notify a claim or cyber incident")

## CFC vs Founder Shield Services Compared

What each provider documents about the services you may need.

| Criteria | CFC | Founder Shield |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Business role | CFC can quote specialist cover as an MGA, meaning it performs some underwriting functions for insurers that carry the risk. Its disclosures identify CFC Underwriting Limited and U.S. producer CFC USA, Inc.; the CFC brand is not the insurer name on every policy. [5](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/company/ "About CFC") [4](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/support/regulatory-information/ "Regulatory information") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: CFC US-facing materials, accessed 16 September 2026; company descriptions, not an issued policy or independent service assessment.; verified: 2026-09-16.) | Founder Shield helps businesses choose and arrange insurance with insurers; its terms say it does not insure risks or decide whether claims are covered. [30](https://foundershield.com/ "Founder Shield") [31](https://foundershield.com/terms-of-service/ "Terms of Service") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Brand’s documented intermediary role. No assertion of current state licensure or universal underwriting authority.; verified: 2026-09-15.)<br><br>Founder Shield is part of The Baldwin Group, which lists it among acquired firms; Founder Shield describes its role as the group’s innovation arm. [32](https://foundershield.com/about-us/ "About Us") [33](https://baldwin.com/partnerships/ "Partnerships") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Current brand relationship corroborated by the group’s own site. No claim about ultimate investors, public listing status or a current intermediary ownership chain.; verified: 2026-09-15.)<br><br>Confirm the producer for your account: Founder Shield’s terms identify The Baldwin Group Specialty Solutions, LLC, while its license disclosures identify Foundershield LLC. [31](https://foundershield.com/terms-of-service/ "Terms of Service") [53](https://www.dfs.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2025/08/da20250821.pdf "Disciplinary Actions Issued August 21, 2025") (Evidence: Not found in reviewed sources; scope: The retained terms and licensing sources disclose those names separately. They do not establish a subsidiary relationship, merger, successor relationship or the producer for a particular account.; verified: 2026-09-29.)<br><br>If regulatory compliance matters to your selection, note that New York DFS fined Foundershield LLC $36,600 for late excess-line filings covering 2019–2023; the 2025 consent order concerns filing compliance, not claims payment. [53](https://www.dfs.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2025/08/da20250821.pdf "Disciplinary Actions Issued August 21, 2025") (Evidence: Verified; scope: August 21, 2025 disciplinary notice, PDF page 6, visually checked against the original. Does not establish current license status, remediation, policy invalidity or a pattern of claims conduct.; verified: 2026-09-15.) |
| Application process | A senior staff member should expect to complete the technology application and send it to a broker; it asks for revenue, funding, subsidiaries, products, contracts, security, IP procedures and claims history. CFC Connect separately supports broker trading and appointments. [3](https://webcdn.cfc.com/media/4559/tech_application_us_v24.pdf "Technology companies — US application v2.4") [6](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/connect/ "Connect broker trading portal") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: CFC US-facing materials, accessed 16 September 2026; company descriptions, not an issued policy or independent service assessment.; verified: 2026-09-16.) | You can start by creating an account through Founder Shield’s quote portal using Google, Microsoft or email sign-in. [36](https://apx.foundershield.com/ "Quote Portal") [37](https://apx.foundershield.com/register "Create Account") (Evidence: Verified; scope: Public interface directly observed in Chrome on September 15, 2026. No sign-in, identity-provider flow, registration submission, quote or authenticated workflow tested.; verified: 2026-09-15.)<br><br>Founder Shield says its application takes under 15 minutes, but that does not guarantee how quickly insurers will quote or when coverage can start. [35](https://foundershield.com/startup-insurance/ "Startup Insurance") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Startup page marketing claim. No timed application or binding exercise performed.; verified: 2026-09-15.)<br><br>To bind coverage, Founder Shield says you approve the proposal, choose payment and a start date, then sign remaining documents while its team handles insurer paperwork. [38](https://foundershield.com/insurance-faqs/general-faqs/how-do-i-bind-coverage/ "How Do I Bind Coverage?") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Documented general process; the actual carrier’s outstanding requirements and confirmation determine the transaction. No completed purchase observed.; verified: 2026-09-15.) |
| Access to insurers | Before binding a California technology policy, get the insurer and syndicate names in writing: CFC identifies Lloyd’s Syndicate 1988, managed by Asta, but its US technology materials do not identify the insurer for a buyer’s quote. [4](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/support/regulatory-information/ "Regulatory information") [2](https://webcdn.cfc.com/media/ywdbvkpy/technology_product-brochure_us_0525_v2.pdf "Technology — United States product brochure") [3](https://webcdn.cfc.com/media/4559/tech_application_us_v24.pdf "Technology companies — US application v2.4") (Evidence: Not publicly disclosed; scope: Technology coverage for a California applicant; Syndicate 1988 is not assigned to every CFC policy.; verified: 2026-09-16.) | Founder Shield advertises access to 200+ carriers, but that does not promise your account will receive 200 quotes; its broker says it first looks for markets willing to insure your industry and risk. [35](https://foundershield.com/startup-insurance/ "Startup Insurance") [39](https://foundershield.com/insurance-faqs/general-faqs/how-do-you-decide-which-carriers-to-approach/ "How Do You Decide Which Carriers to Approach?") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Company network and selection claims. No complete roster, direct-appointment census, market submission log or competitive quote exercise obtained.; verified: 2026-09-15.)<br><br>Founder Shield says it works exclusively with AM Best A-rated carriers; verify the current rating of the insurer named on your specific policy. [39](https://foundershield.com/insurance-faqs/general-faqs/how-do-you-decide-which-carriers-to-approach/ "How Do You Decide Which Carriers to Approach?") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: No financial-strength rating assigned to the broker, Testudo or an unnamed insurer. Ask for the exact issuing entity and verify the rating attached to that entity.; verified: 2026-09-15.)<br><br>Ask for the insurer or Lloyd’s syndicates on your quote: Founder Shield distributes the AI product and names Testudo as underwriter, while Testudo says its US entity places insurance without taking the risk. [43](https://foundershield.com/coverage/generative-ai-liability-insurance/ "Generative AI Liability Insurance") [45](https://www.testudo.co/about "About Testudo") [46](https://www.testudo.co/licenses "Licenses and Regulatory Disclosures") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Product-specific company disclosures. Do not equate an underwriting intermediary with a risk-bearing insurer or assign this placement chain to other Founder Shield products. Regulatory approvals and ratings are not independently established.; verified: 2026-09-15.) |
| Availability | California buyers should confirm product eligibility and current license authority before applying: CFC reports all-state producer licenses and surplus-lines authorization in four states, including California. It identifies CFC General Insurance Agency, Inc. as its California licensing name; this disclosure was not independently checked. [4](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/support/regulatory-information/ "Regulatory information") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: CFC US-facing materials, accessed 16 September 2026; company descriptions, not an issued policy or independent service assessment.; verified: 2026-09-16.)<br><br>California-domiciled businesses should look elsewhere for the described management-liability product, and standalone EPL is also listed as declined. This restriction applies to the January 2026 brochure’s offering, not every CFC product. [11](https://webcdn.cfc.com/media/0ttjwk3e/management-liablity_product-brochure_us_0126.pdf "Management liability — United States product brochure") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: CFC US-facing materials, accessed 16 September 2026; company descriptions, not an issued policy or independent service assessment.; verified: 2026-09-16.)<br><br>Ask CFC for a current California eligibility answer before spending time on a technology application; reviewed pages do not establish the route for a particular startup. A 2023 admitted Tech E&O announcement does not supply a current product schedule. [1](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/industry/technology/ "Technology") [2](https://webcdn.cfc.com/media/ywdbvkpy/technology_product-brochure_us_0525_v2.pdf "Technology — United States product brochure") [3](https://webcdn.cfc.com/media/4559/tech_application_us_v24.pdf "Technology companies — US application v2.4") [29](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/knowledge/news/2023/03/cfc-launches-admitted-offerings-for-professional-liability-and-technology-eo/ "CFC launches admitted offerings for professional liability and technology E&O") (Evidence: Not found in reviewed sources; scope: California technology-product access only. General producer authorization is separate from product eligibility. No live quote or state filing was obtained.; verified: 2026-09-16.) | Confirm state eligibility before applying because Founder Shield says some products are limited by jurisdiction, and Testudo describes its AI product as excess-and-surplus coverage not sold everywhere. [31](https://foundershield.com/terms-of-service/ "Terms of Service") [45](https://www.testudo.co/about "About Testudo") (Evidence: Not found in reviewed sources; scope: Company territorial qualifications; neither a producer license nor a website quote button establishes a particular insurer’s product availability. No nationwide authorization claim.; verified: 2026-09-15.)<br><br>Verify the producer’s current state license for your placement; reviewed sources do not establish a complete state list, and the 2025 disciplinary record does not establish present status. [54](https://myportal.dfs.ny.gov/nylinxext/elsearch.alis "Insurance License Search") [53](https://www.dfs.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2025/08/da20250821.pdf "Disciplinary Actions Issued August 21, 2025") [55](https://baldwin.com/license/ "License") (Evidence: Not found in reviewed sources; scope: The New York public entity search could not be completed. Baldwin’s reviewed California license page lists other entities and is not a substitute for a complete register. Absence of verification is not absence of a license.; verified: 2026-09-15.) |
| Servicing and renewals | Cyber buyers can get threat monitoring, alerts, a response app and round-the-clock technical incident support according to CFC; check the proposed policy for access, scope and conditions. [7](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/response/ "CFC Response") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: CFC US-facing materials, accessed 16 September 2026; company descriptions, not an issued policy or independent service assessment.; verified: 2026-09-16.)<br><br>Agree on renewal timing, certificate turnaround and account support before choosing CFC; reviewed materials do not specify those commitments for California technology buyers. [6](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/connect/ "Connect broker trading portal") [3](https://webcdn.cfc.com/media/4559/tech_application_us_v24.pdf "Technology companies — US application v2.4") (Evidence: Not publicly disclosed; scope: CFC US-facing materials, accessed 16 September 2026; company descriptions, not an issued policy or independent service assessment.; verified: 2026-09-16.) | For a contract certificate, email Founder Shield the other party’s legal name and address, required wording and the contract insurance clause so the team can assess endorsement needs. [47](https://foundershield.com/insurance-faqs/general-faqs/how-do-i-get-a-certificates-of-insurance/ "How Do I Get a Certificates of Insurance?") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Company-described COI process. No certificate requested and no turnaround independently measured. A request is not confirmation that all requested wording is covered.; verified: 2026-09-15.)<br><br>Tell Founder Shield when products, business model, offices or territories change so it can review whether your coverage needs adjustment. [48](https://foundershield.com/insurance-faqs/general-faqs/what-if-our-company-grows-a-lot-or-things-change-during-the-year/ "What If Our Company Grows A Lot or Things Change During the Year?") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Changes FAQ. Does not establish automatic increases in limits, approval of new activities or protection without a policy change.; verified: 2026-09-15.)<br><br>Start preparing for renewal 60–90 days before expiration with updated business information and claims history; Founder Shield calls this planning guidance, not a service deadline. [30](https://foundershield.com/ "Founder Shield") [49](https://foundershield.com/blog/business-insurance-renewal-checklist-for-startups/ "The Ultimate Business Insurance Renewal Checklist for Startups") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: Homepage platform description and January 2026 renewal guidance. No authenticated renewal tested, automatic renewal guarantee or fixed service-level agreement found.; verified: 2026-09-15.)<br><br>Check minimum-earned-premium terms before binding because some insurers keep part of the premium if you cancel early; Founder Shield directs cancellation requests to support. [31](https://foundershield.com/terms-of-service/ "Terms of Service") (Evidence: Company-reported; scope: General cancellation description; refund amounts, financed balances and effective dates depend on the contract.; verified: 2026-09-15.) |

## Provider Profiles for CFC and Founder Shield

- [What Is CFC Insurance?](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/cfc)
- [What Is Founder Shield Insurance?](https://thegeneralaverage.com/insurance-providers/foundershield)

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## Sources for CFC vs Founder Shield

### [CFC Official Website](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/)

1. [Technology](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/industry/technology/). CFC; Introduction; Technology key features; Digitally traded. Accessed 2026-09-16.
2. [Technology — United States product brochure](https://webcdn.cfc.com/media/ywdbvkpy/technology_product-brochure_us_0525_v2.pdf). CFC; Page 1: coverage sections, including Products and services liability; Response app highlights; Limits and deductibles. Accessed 2026-09-16.
3. [Technology companies — US application v2.4](https://webcdn.cfc.com/media/4559/tech_application_us_v24.pdf). CFC; Pages 1–8: completion instructions and Sections 1–8. Accessed 2026-09-16.
4. [Regulatory information](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/support/regulatory-information/). CFC; CFC USA Inc.; CFC Underwriting Limited; CFC Lloyd’s Syndicate 1988. Accessed 2026-09-16.
5. [About CFC](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/company/). CFC; Matt Taylor biography: independent MGA and Syndicate 1988. Accessed 2026-09-16.
6. [Connect broker trading portal](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/connect/). CFC; Get started; Products traded on Connect; FAQs: broker appointment. Accessed 2026-09-16.
7. [CFC Response](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/response/). CFC; Proactive protection; Immediate response; Real-time support. Accessed 2026-09-16.
8. [Notify a claim or cyber incident](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/claims/). CFC; Experiencing a cyber incident now?; General enquiries or claims. Accessed 2026-09-16.
9. [Cyber insurance — US](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/cyber-insurance/). CFC; Cyber product cards: Cyber Proactive Response, Cyber (admitted), Corporate cyber, Cyber excess. Accessed 2026-09-16.
10. [Management liability](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/management-liability/). CFC; Management liability; Side A DIC. Accessed 2026-09-16.
11. [Management liability — United States product brochure](https://webcdn.cfc.com/media/0ttjwk3e/management-liablity_product-brochure_us_0126.pdf). CFC; Page 1: opening coverage list; What else is in the policy?; What we decline. Accessed 2026-09-16.
12. [Professional liability](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/professional-liability/). CFC; Our professional liability products; Professional liability (admitted). Accessed 2026-09-16.
13. [Property & casualty](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/property-casualty/). CFC; Property & casualty product description: property and general liability. Accessed 2026-09-16.
14. [Intellectual property insurance](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/intellectual-property/). CFC; Intellectual property product introduction; Key features; Defense; Pursuit of infringers. Accessed 2026-09-16.
15. [Kidnap and ransom](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/kidnap-and-ransom/). CFC; Kidnap & ransom product cards and Key features. Accessed 2026-09-16.
16. [Product recall](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/product-recall/). CFC; Contaminated product recall and Product recall product cards. Accessed 2026-09-16.
17. [Transaction liability](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/transaction-liability/). CFC; Transaction liability; Buyer protect; Seller protect; Secondary liquidity solutions; Limit & appetite. Accessed 2026-09-16.
18. [Umbrella cover](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/excess-umbrella/). CFC; Umbrella cover product description: policy lines, small and micro businesses, primary placement with CFC or others. Accessed 2026-09-16.
19. [Digital health insurance](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/industry/ehealth/). CFC; eHealth product: Telemedicine, mHealth, Artificial intelligence, Remote patient monitoring. Accessed 2026-09-16.
20. [Medical malpractice](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/medical-malpractice/). CFC; Our medical malpractice products. Accessed 2026-09-16.
21. [Media & entertainment](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/industry/media-entertainment/). CFC; Media product description. Accessed 2026-09-16.
22. [Life science](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/industry/life-science/). CFC; What does CFC’s life science policy cover?; Life sciences and Nutraceuticals product cards. Accessed 2026-09-16.
23. [Fintech insurance](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/industry/fintech/). CFC; What does CFC’s fintech policy cover?; Fintech product. Accessed 2026-09-16.
24. [Financial institutions](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/industry/financial-institutions/). CFC; Financial institutions professional indemnity; Investment managers; SME banks. Accessed 2026-09-16.
25. [Carbon insurance](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/carbon-insurance/). CFC; Carbon delivery; Carbon cancellation; Carbon lender non-payment; CORSIA guarantee. Accessed 2026-09-16.
26. [Safeprotect misconduct liability](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/safeprotect-misconduct-liability/). CFC; Safeprotect product; Praesidium services. Accessed 2026-09-16.
27. [Terrorism](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/class/terrorism/). CFC; Introduction: standalone terrorism policy. Accessed 2026-09-16.
28. [Marine](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/products/industry/marine/). CFC; Introduction: hull war and marine kidnap & ransom. Accessed 2026-09-16.
29. [CFC launches admitted offerings for professional liability and technology E&O](https://www.cfc.com/en-us/knowledge/news/2023/03/cfc-launches-admitted-offerings-for-professional-liability-and-technology-eo/). CFC; 21 March 2023 announcement: admitted technology E&O; broker quote, bind and adjustment process. Accessed 2026-09-16.

### [Founder Shield Official Website](https://foundershield.com)

30. [Founder Shield](https://foundershield.com/). Founder Shield; Opening broker description; Specialized Practices; Smart Tech, Smarter People; quote and sign-in links. Accessed 2026-09-15.
31. [Terms of Service](https://foundershield.com/terms-of-service/). Founder Shield; Opening agreement; License Status; Representations and Disclaimers Related to Products or Services; Fees and Charges; Void Where Prohibited. Accessed 2026-09-15.
32. [About Us](https://foundershield.com/about-us/). Founder Shield; Opening description and Charting Your path from MVP to IPO. Accessed 2026-09-15.
33. [Partnerships](https://baldwin.com/partnerships/). The Baldwin Group; Brand-change introduction and 2020–2024 acquisitions list, Founder Shield entry. Accessed 2026-09-15.
34. [List of Subsidiaries as of February 26, 2026](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1781755/000178175526000018/exhibit-211fy2025q4.htm). The Baldwin Insurance Group, Inc. (SEC filing); Exhibit 21.1, list as of February 26, 2026: The Baldwin Group Specialty Solutions, LLC, Florida. Accessed 2026-09-15.
35. [Startup Insurance](https://foundershield.com/startup-insurance/). Founder Shield; What Coverage Does your Startup Need?; Why Startups Choose Founder Shield; Industries We Serve; Essential Policies to Consider section. Accessed 2026-09-15.
36. [Quote Portal](https://apx.foundershield.com/). Founder Shield; Public landing screen, Create Account and Sign In links. Accessed 2026-09-15.
37. [Create Account](https://apx.foundershield.com/register). Founder Shield; Public registration screen: Google, Microsoft, email and password options. Accessed 2026-09-15.
38. [How Do I Bind Coverage?](https://foundershield.com/insurance-faqs/general-faqs/how-do-i-bind-coverage/) Founder Shield; Jonathan Selby answer, November 25, 2024: proposal approval, payment, effective date and electronic signatures. Accessed 2026-09-15.
39. [How Do You Decide Which Carriers to Approach?](https://foundershield.com/insurance-faqs/general-faqs/how-do-you-decide-which-carriers-to-approach/) Founder Shield; Jonathan Selby answer, November 25, 2024: appetite, stated rating standard and carrier-selection criteria. Accessed 2026-09-15.
40. [Coverage](https://foundershield.com/coverage/). Founder Shield; Core Coverage: Crime Insurance, Cyber Liability, Directors & Officers, Employment Practices Liability, Fiduciary Liability, General Liability, Property Insurance; Specialized Coverage: Digital Asset Insurance, ERISA Fidelity Bond, Hired & Non-Owned Auto, Intellectual Property, Key Person & Contract Frustration, Last-Mile Delivery Insurance, Transit & Transportation; product cards: Errors & Omissions, Product Liability, Representations and Warranties, Umbrella Insurance, VCAP, Virtual Care & Telehealth Insurance, Workers Compensation; Health & Benefits: Employee Health & Benefits; Get a Quote and Learn More links. Accessed 2026-09-16.
41. [How Do We Purchase “A La Carte” Commercial Insurance?](https://foundershield.com/insurance-faqs/general-faqs/how-do-we-purchase-a-la-carte-commercial-insurance/) Founder Shield; Jonathan Selby answer, November 25, 2024: individual coverages, limits, deductibles and endorsements. Accessed 2026-09-15.
42. [Directors & Officers Insurance](https://foundershield.com/coverage/directors-and-officers-insurance/). Founder Shield; What Does D&O Insurance Cover?; Major Shareholder Exclusion; D&O Insurance Cost and Enhancements. Accessed 2026-09-15.
43. [Generative AI Liability Insurance](https://foundershield.com/coverage/generative-ai-liability-insurance/). Founder Shield; Who Needs Generative AI Liability Insurance Coverage?; five coverage categories; Generative AI Liability Policy; What Does A Generative AI Liability Policy Not Cover?; Speak with a Generative AI Liability Insurance Broker; Get a Quote. Accessed 2026-09-16.
44. [AI Liability Insurance for Brokers](https://www.testudo.co/brokers). Testudo; What does the policy cover? (six insuring agreements); Limits & pricing; target customers; application materials via Broker Platform. Accessed 2026-09-15.
45. [About Testudo](https://www.testudo.co/about). Testudo; What we do; Coverage you can rely on when it matters. Accessed 2026-09-15.
46. [Licenses and Regulatory Disclosures](https://www.testudo.co/licenses). Testudo; United States entity and non-risk-bearing role; United Kingdom entity disclosure. Accessed 2026-09-15.
47. [How Do I Get a Certificates of Insurance?](https://foundershield.com/insurance-faqs/general-faqs/how-do-i-get-a-certificates-of-insurance/) Founder Shield; Luke Kaltreider answer, November 25, 2024: email requests, contract wording and endorsement needs. Accessed 2026-09-15.
48. [What If Our Company Grows A Lot or Things Change During the Year?](https://foundershield.com/insurance-faqs/general-faqs/what-if-our-company-grows-a-lot-or-things-change-during-the-year/) Founder Shield; Carl Niedbala answer, November 25, 2024: operational changes and coverage adjustments. Accessed 2026-09-15.
49. [The Ultimate Business Insurance Renewal Checklist for Startups](https://foundershield.com/blog/business-insurance-renewal-checklist-for-startups/). Founder Shield; January 12, 2026; Know Your Part in the Renewal Process; The Early Start Advantage (60–90 days). Accessed 2026-09-15.
50. [Claims](https://foundershield.com/claims/). Founder Shield; Our Approach; How We Support Claims Management, steps 1–5; Make a claim link. Accessed 2026-09-15.
51. [What Am I Actually Getting For the Price of Business Insurance?](https://foundershield.com/insurance-faqs/general-faqs/what-am-i-actually-getting-for-the-price-of-business-insurance/) Founder Shield; Carl Niedbala answer, November 25, 2024: policy period, quoted charges, installments and premium financing. Accessed 2026-09-15.
52. [Transparency & Disclosure](https://baldwin.com/transparency-disclosure/). The Baldwin Group; Effective January 1, 2026; How The Baldwin Group is Compensated, including client fees, contingent commissions, affiliate services and referral fees. Accessed 2026-09-15.
53. [Disciplinary Actions Issued August 21, 2025](https://www.dfs.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2025/08/da20250821.pdf). New York State Department of Financial Services; Page 6 of 12, Region: New York, Foundershield LLC; $36,600 fine; consent order approved June 26, 2025. Accessed 2026-09-15.
54. [Insurance License Search](https://myportal.dfs.ny.gov/nylinxext/elsearch.alis). New York State Department of Financial Services; Producer-search entry point. Accessed 2026-09-15.
55. [License](https://baldwin.com/license/). The Baldwin Group; California entity/license table; neither Foundershield LLC nor The Baldwin Group Specialty Solutions, LLC is listed. Accessed 2026-09-15.
56. [Surplus Lines](https://content.naic.org/insurance-topics/surplus-lines). National Association of Insurance Commissioners; Background, Issue; updated October 27, 2025: nonadmitted specialized insurers cover risks unavailable in the admitted market. Accessed 2026-09-15.
57. [Content Creator Insurance](https://foundershield.com/coverage/content-creator/). Founder Shield; Content Creator Insurance product introduction; What Is Content Creator Insurance? FAQ: media liability coverage for creators. Accessed 2026-09-16.

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