Thank you for choosing us to provide your Landlord Legal Expenses Insurance Policy, which is underwritten by Financial & Legal Insurance Company Limited. You now have legal expenses insurance to protect you in relation to the cover set out in this Policy.
A summary of the cover provided by this Policy is shown in your Insurance Product Information Document (IPID).
You are entitled to cancel your Policy with a full premium refund within 14 days of its starting, provided that there have been no claims. Please see the cancellation condition under the Conditions.
This insurance is a contract between us (Financial & Legal Insurance Company Limited) and you (the Policyholder shown in the Certificate of Insurance). This is a claims made Policy which means that for there to be a valid claim under the Policy, claims must be reported to us during the Period of Insurance
We will, subject to the terms of this Policy, provide you with the insurance set out in the Policy in respect of claims reported to us during the Period of Insurance shown in the Certificate of Insurance and for any subsequent period for which we may accept a renewal premium.
You must ensure that all the information you have given to us is accurate to the best of your knowledge. We will be entitled to refuse to accept a claim where you do not take reasonable care not to make a misrepresentation.
The Policy, Certificate of insurance and any endorsements must be read together as one document. Signed on our behalf
Nick Garner, Chief Executive Officer
Financial & Legal Insurance Company Limited
Each of the words or terms has a specific meaning which applies wherever they appear in bold type in this Policy.
Appointed Representative: means the claim negotiator, lawyer or other suitably qualified person appointed by Us to act on behalf of the Insured Person, in accordance with Our standard terms of appointment. Costs and Expenses: means all necessary and reasonable
Insured Person:
means You and any director, partner and employee of Your business provided that they have Your permission to claim under this Policy. Insured Property: means the properties to be insured, shown in the Certificate of Insurance, which are let by You to a Tenant.
Legal Proceedings: means a legal remedy for compensation, eviction, specific performance or an injunction.
Reasonable Prospects: means that in respect of each claim there is always more than a 50% chance of the Insured Person recovering damages, defending a claim or prosecution or obtaining a legal remedy. This will be assessed by Us or the Appointed Representative.
Tenant:
means the person(s) who occupies (or has occupied) the Insured Property under a tenancy agreement with You.
We/Us/Our: means Financial & Legal Insurance Company Limited.
You/Your:
means the Policyholder shown in the Certificate of Insurance attached to this Policy.
Tenancy Check Requirements: means that prior to the commencement of any tenancy agreement relating to an Insured Property, You have obtained for each Tenant and guarantor (if applicable):
You now have access to LawAssure, an Online Legal Document Service that provides access to an extensive range of legal documents. This will provide you with:
To access this site please go to: www.Iawassure.co.uk/fli You will need to register Your account:
You will only need to complete this process once. Once registered You will be able to access the site by entering Your username and password details in the boxes provided for existing users.
We will, subject to What is NOT Insured, the Claims Settlement Provisions and Conditions of this Policy provide the insurance in relation to the Insured Incidents, shown as operative in the Certificate of Insurance, set out below.
Provided that:
We will not pay:
We will, subject to What is NOT Insured, the Claims Settlement Provisions and Conditions of this Policy provide the insurance in relation to the Insured Incidents, shown as operative in the Certificate of Insurance, set out below.
Provided that:
We will not pay:
We will pay the Costs and Expenses in relation to the pursuit of Legal Proceedings for undisputed and unpaid rent, in relation to an Insured Property, which is due under the terms of the tenancy agreement between You and the Tenant.
Provided that
We will pay the Costs and Expenses in relation to the pursuit of Legal Proceedings in respect of obtaining vacant possession from the Tenant of the Insured Property at the expiry of a valid notice to quit being served.
We will pay the Costs and Expenses in relation to the pursuit of Legal Proceedings in respect of damage resulting from the Tenant failing to return the Insured Property in the same condition as at the commencement of the tenancy.
Provided that
We will not pay for any claim relating to or resulting from depreciation and wear and tear.
We will pay the Costs and Expenses for defending an Insured Person’s rights relating to any prosecution in a criminal court arising from the letting of the Insured Property.
We will pay the Costs and Expenses in relation to the pursuit of Legal Proceedings an Insured Person is able to pursue in respect of an Insured Property arising from:
Provided that the amount in dispute exceeds the amount shown in the Certificate of Insurance.
We will pay the Costs and Expenses for the pursuit or defence of Legal Proceedings relating to:
Provided that:
We will not pay for:
Any claim where prior to the commencement of any tenancy agreement relating to an Insured Property an Insured Person has failed to comply with all the requirements of the Tenancy Check Requirements.
Any claim or incident which may lead to a claim and which the Injured Person knew about or ought reasonably to have known about before the start of this Policy.
Any costs incurred before a claim is made and any Costs and Expenses, which We do not authorise.
Any claim
We will have the right to refuse to pay a claim or to void this insurance from the date of the act.
Any claim where the Insured Person ls bankrupt, in liquidation, has made an arrangement with their creditors, has entered into a Deed of Arrangement or where part or all of the Insured Person’s affairs or property is in the care or control of a receiver or an administrator.
Any Costs and Expenses, which can be recovered by an Insured Perron under any other insurance or which would have been covered if this insurance did not exist except for any amount in excess of that which would have been payable under such insurance(s).
For fines, damages or other penalties which the Insured Person is ordered to pay by a court or other authority.
Any claim arising from any consequence of war, invasion, act of foreign enemy, hostilities (whether war be declared or not), civil war, rebellion, revolution, insurrection or military or usurped power, confiscation, requisition, terrorism or alleged acts of terrorism as set out in the Terrorism Act 2000, or damage to property by or under the authority of any government, public or local authority.
Any claim, which arises from or is directly or indirectly caused by, contributed to, by or arising from any of the following, or from any similar reaction or event
Any claim where the relevant Notice to Quit was served by You on the Tenant before the inception of the Policy.
Any claim where, in Our opinion, the value/amount in dispute is disproportionate to the time and Costs and Expenses involved in its pursuit.
Any claim for the VAT element of the Costs and Expenses, if You are registered far VAT.
The Insured Person must take all reasonable precautions to reduce or remove the risk of a claim and not take any deliberate acts which will result in a claim.
The Insured Person must tell Us immediately of any circumstances which may give rise to a claim.
On receipt of the claim it will be assessed and dealt with by Our in-house claims negotiators and, if appropriate and if Reasonable Prospects exist and the claim is reported to Us immediately after the Insured Person becomes aware of circumstances which may give rise to a claim, We will then instruct an Appointed Representative to handle the claim on behalf of the Insured Person. If there is a dispute as to whether Reasonable Prospects exist, We may require the Insured Person, at the Insured Person’s own expense, to obtain Counsel’s opinion as to the merits of the case. The costs will be refunded to the Insured Person if Counsel‘s opinion clearly shows that there are merits in proceeding. 4. Conduct of the Claim
What the Insured Person must not do
Please Note
We will be entitled to be reimbursed by the Insured Person for any Costs and Expenses previously agreed or paid to or on behalf of the Insured Person if the Insured Person breaches any of the conditions in (ii) and (iii) above.
At any time We will be entitled to pay the reasonable amount of damages claimed if in Our opinion this would be a more economic solution.
Any Legal Proceedings must be dealt with in the jurisdiction of a court or tribunal in the United Kingdom.
If there is a conflict of interest, or if the claim is not settled by negotiation and it then becomes necessary to start court proceedings, only then will the Insured Person be entitled to choose their own lawyer for Us to instruct as the Appointed Representative to handle the claim.
Where we have agreed someone other than our nominated Appointed Representative may act for the Insured Person, we will not pay any sums in excess of what we would have paid to an Appointed Representative that we would have appointed to undertake the same work, which is currently set at an hourly rate of £125 + VAT.
Anyone making a claim under this Policy must have Your permission and observe the terms under this Policy.
You may cancel this Policy within 14 days of its inception without any premium charge provided that there have been no claims. Thereafter, You may cancel the Policy at any time, however no refund of premium will be available. If You cancel the Policy You must contact Your insurance adviser.
We may cancel this Policy at any time provided that We give You 7 days’ notice of cancellation and there is a valid reason for doing so. Valid reasons for cancellation include, but are not limited to fraud, dishonesty and any outstanding amount due from You in relation to any other claim under the Policy. Where We cancel this Policy no refund of premium will be available. If We cancel the Policy We will write to You at Your address shown in Our records.
Any dispute or difference of any kind between Us and an Insured Person will be referred to arbitration by a single arbitrator who will be either a barrister or solicitor. If the parties are unable to agree on the appointment of an arbitrator, all parties agree to accept an arbitrator nominated by the President of the relevant national Law Society. The arbitrator’s decision will be final and binding on all parties and the unsuccessful party shall be responsible for any costs incurred by the successful party in the arbitration proceedings as well as their own costs.
If during the Period of Insurance, any changes should be made (whether issued or implemented by any relevant authority or otherwise) to applicable rules, laws, legislation judgements, regulations, directives, guidance, codes of conduct, recommendations or requirements or any other rules, instruments and provisions in force from time to time which alter or affect (or may alter or affect) in any way the legal costs regime to Our or Your material detriment, We reserve the right to amend this Policy to deal appropriately (fairly to both You and Us) with such changes. In those circumstances We will issue an endorsement to this Policy notifying You within 21 days of the proposed changes by sending to You details of those changes to Your last known address. You will, however, be free to accept or reject those changes in line with the procedure set out in the endorsement.
Unless expressly stated in this insurance, nothing in this insurance will create any rights in favour of any person pursuant to the Contracts'(Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.
If We or any Insured Person fail to exercise or enforce any rights conferred on them by this insurance, the failure to do so will not be deemed to be a waiver, nor will it be the exercise or enforcement of, such rights at any subsequent time.
We reserve the right, at Our own expenses, to take proceedings in the name of the Insured Person to recover any payment made under this Policy. If an Insured Person recovers Costs and Expenses previously paid under this Policy such Costs and Expenses must be immediately repaid to Us.
If You are a natural person, this Policy is subject to the law applicable to Your place of residence in the United Kingdom. If You are a business, this policy is subject to the law applicable to the place Your business is registered In the United Kingdom.
This insurance is between and binding upon Us and You and their respective successors in title, but this Insurance may not otherwise be assigned by You without Our prior written consent.
If You need to contact Us or need to make a claim You can:
If there is a claim, which is covered by the Policy We will then send the Insured Person a claim form to be completed and returned to Us.
If the claim Is reported to Us during the Period of insurance and is accepted and Reasonable Prospects exist, the claim will be handled by Our specialist claims unit or We will Instruct an Appointed Representative or other suitably qualified representatives to act on behalf of the Insured Person. Please note that
Our aim is to provide a first cIass standard of service at all times.
If You feel that You have been let down and You wish to raise a Complaint about the sale of this Policy, please contact Your insurance adviser.
If You feel that We have let You down and You wish to raise a complaint, please contact Us by telephone on 0161 6032230, by email to complaints@financialandlegal.co.uk or in writing to Financial & Legal Insurance Company Limited, No. 1 Lakeside, Cheadle Royal Business Park, Cheadle, Cheshire SK8 3GW. Please quote the Certificate number on Your Certificate of Insurance on all correspondence.
Our staff will attempt to resolve Your complaint within 3 business days of receipt and a summary resolution communication letter will be sent to you. Where this is not possible, We will acknowledge Your complaint promptly. If the complaint is not resolved within 4 weeks of receipt, We will write to You and let You know what further action We will take. A final response letter will be issued within 8 weeks of receipt.
If, upon receipt of Our letter in response to Your compIaint You remain dissatisfied, You may refer Your Complaint to the Financial Ombudsman Service. You can contact the Financial Ombudsman Service at: Exchange Tower, London, E14 9SR.
The use of these facilities does not affect Your right to take legal action.
Arkwright Insurance Brokers Limited and Financial & Legal Insurance Ltd are the Point Data Controllers and under this section We/Us/Our incIudes Arkwright Insurance Brokers Limited.
Information may be used by Us, agents and service providers for the purposes of insurance administration, underwriting, claims handling or for statistical purposes. The lawfuI basis for the processing is that it is necessary for Us to process Your personal information to enable the performance of the Insurance contract, to administer Your policy of Insurance and/or handle any insurance claim You may submit to Us under this policy. The processing of Your personal data may also be necessary to comply with any Legal obligation We may have and to protect Your interest during the course of any claim. What we process and share.
The personal data You have provided, We have collected from You, or We have received from third parties may include
We may receive information about You from the following sources:
We will not pass Your information to any third parties except to enable Us to process your claim, prevent fraud and comply with legal and regulatory requirements: In which case We may need to share Your information with the following third parties within the EU:
We will not use Your information for marketing further products or services to You or pass Your information on to any other organisation or person for sales and marketing purposes without Your consent.
Data Retention
We will hold Your details for up to seven years after The expiry of Your policy, complaint and/or claims settlement.
Your rights
Your personal data is protected by legal rights, which include Your rights to:
You can request to see what data We hold on You, there is no charge for this service.
If You have any questions about Our privacy policy or the Information, We hold about You please contact Us.
Armour Legal is an entity of Arkwright Insurance Brokers Limited. The insurance is administered by Arkwright Insurance Brokers Limited authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Reg No. 434855). Registered Office: 115 Blackburn Road, Bolton, BL1 8HF. Registered In England No. 5479162. The insurance provided by this policy is underwritten by Financial & Legal Insurance Company Limited authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority under No. 202915. Registered in England under Company No. 03034220.
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