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Frequently Asked Questions

Household Legal Expenses Insurance

Q: How does the policy assist me?
A: This policy is a domestic legal expenses policy giving you access to an experienced solicitor who will provide assistance and representation in relation to a number of areas of law affecting you and your family.

Q: What areas of law are covered by the policy?
A: We will assist you with consumer disputes such as those arising from the purchase or sale of goods or even your home. We will help you with claims (excluding boundary disputes) regarding any physical damage caused to your home. We will assist you with any personal injury claim (excluding clinical negligence). We will help you with claims involving an industrial tribunal arising from your contract of employment.

Q: Who is covered under the policy?
A: You are covered along with your husband, wife or children under 21 who live with you permanently.

Q: Who will represent me?
A: We will appoint a solicitor from our panel who specialises in the area of law in which you need assistance.

Q: What is the limit of indemnity?
A: The limit of indemnity is the amount of legal costs we will pay to represent you if your claim comes under the policy and has reasonable prospects of success. The limit is £25,000 for consumer disputes, civil claims relating to your home and personal injury claims and £2,000 for employment matters.