Officers’ Legal Protection is a specialist legal expenses insurance-based product providing a broad range of cover for members of Police Federations as part of their Group Insurance. Cover is provided to serving officers for off duty and non-duty related matters and includes matters relating to spouses or co-habiting partners and family members living with them at home.
Officers’ Legal Protection complements the protection offered by the Police Federation.
There is cover for legal and advisers’ costs to support members in the pursuit or defence of claims in a range of matters including criminal charges, representation on disciplinary hearings, public enquiries and inquests, investigations by the Independent Office for Police Conduct and cases of wrongful arrest. Legal costs and advisors’ fees are also covered for a number of personal matters and disputes relating to employment, property, tenancy, consumer, tax probate and identity fraud and social media defamation.
Cover is complemented by helplines providing legal and tax advice and lifestyle counselling as well as comprehensive online support.
Members also have access to a dedicated Legal Assistance Hub providing access to interactive legal documents on a range of issues including consumer complaints, creating a Will, power of attorney or tenancy agreements.
In addition, members can access additional legal resources including guidance and information on areas of law such as employment disputes or injury claims.
Officers’ Legal Protection offers:
Up to £100,000 limits on legal and advisers’ fees across broad areas of cover.
24/7 access to specialist, Federations approved legal representation.
Legal and Tax and Lifestyle Counselling Helplines and comprehensive online support.
A dedicated Legal Assistance Hub providing interactive legal documents and resources, guidance and information on a broad range of legal matters.
The Addept Insurance team has extensive experience and expertise in the design and development of ancillary insurance solutions for Police Federation members. Officers’ Legal Protection offers specialist support and extensive information and advice for members and their families.
