As the largest, independently-owned,
insurance intermediary in the country, we use our bargaining power
to negotiate preferential rates and terms and our network of local
offices means we are always on hand to discuss your specific
requirements.
Increasing Government legislation
and alternative ways of conducting tax investigations by the Inland
Revenue are placing heavy burdens on businesses nationwide.
Commercial legal expenses insurance
policies can protect against the cost of potential commercial legal
disputes, provide the legal advice and representation businesses
need to minimise their exposure to these risks.
| Contact your local office about our legal
expenses insurance |
Legal expenses insurance can provide
protection against:
- Employment disputes
– employment law and the fear of a claim from an employee,
ex-employee or even potential employee is the driving force behind
many companies' need for commercial legal expenses insurance.
Legislation like the new Employment Act 2000 reflected a shift back
towards the employee introducing new rights for part-time workers,
parental and maternity leave. The Working Time Regulations and
National Minimum Wage Act have also increased employee
rights.
All are causing employers to check and in many cases, amend their
policies and procedures to remain within the law. Keeping up to
date often requires the help of a lawyer and this is where legal
protection insurance can help.
- Tax protection –
cover for tax disputes and investigations if the business is
subject to an aspect or full enquiry arising from self assessment
by the Inland Revenue
- Legal defence – if
you face a criminal prosecution, receive a statutory enforcement
notice or experience problems under the Data Protection Act
- Property disputes and
property protection – if you suffer damage to your
property or nuisance
- Contract disputes –
if you have contractual disputes with suppliers or business
customers
- Loss of licence – if
the business has its licence to undertake normal business
activities cancelled, suspended or altered
- Debt recovery – if
you have problems collecting money owed to the business
- Legal advice –
offers a business-related telephone legal advice, an employment
manual and on-line business support system
Additional
benefits
- Fast, experienced underwriting and
claims service
- Single policy with optional extended cover
Next
steps
For a quote or more
information, simply enquire now via your
local office.
