Legal expenses insurance (BTE)
Insurance bought before any dispute arises ("before the event"), often included in home, car or bank policies, that pays legal costs if a covered dispute comes up. Check your policies before agreeing anything else: the insurer may have to approve the lawyer and the costs.
Frequently asked questions
What is Legal expenses insurance?
Insurance bought before any dispute arises ("before the event"), often included in home, car or bank policies, that pays legal costs if a covered dispute comes up. Check your policies before agreeing anything else: the insurer may have to approve the lawyer and the costs.
Where is the term used?
Mainly in General, common in Germany, Austria, Scandinavia and the UK.