Abstract: A method of protecting a company comprises providing an insurance policy to the company, the policy including terms whereby a payout may be paid to the company when the company suffers a predetermined loss in its valuation. The method also comprises receiving a premium from the company and providing a payout to the company when the company undergoes the predetermined loss in its valuation. The method may also comprise performing a situational analysis and purchasing stocks and/or stock derivatives based on the situational analysis. A data processing system for use in administering the insurance policy to protect a company from a loss in its valuation is also disclosed.