Legal disputes are often costly and stressful to pursue or defend. Many people are deterred from taking legal action because of the financial risk and uncertainty of the outcome. This is where legal expenses insurance (LEI) can help.

Unlike conventional insurance, LEI does not make a direct payment for a claim. Instead, the insurance covers the legal costs involved in pursuing or defending a claim. Legal costs include the appointment of solicitors, barristers and expert witnesses. In many cases, the LEI provider manages the claim from start to finish.

There are three main categories of LEI: Commercial, Personal and Motor.

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