Protect your business
Even a well-managed business can become involved in an unexpected legal matter.
A disagreement with an employee, customer, supplier or regulator can require professional advice, formal correspondence, mediation or court representation. Without suitable insurance, the legal fees alone can place considerable pressure on your business and cash flow.
Legal Fee Cover helps eligible businesses manage these costs, subject to the terms, conditions, limits and exclusions of the selected policy.
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Areas of protection
Depending on the policy selected, cover may be available for legal expenses arising from a range of common business matters.
Support for eligible disputes involving current, former or prospective employees, including certain workplace claims and proceedings.
Protection when a disagreement develops with a customer, contractor, supplier or other commercial party.
Assistance with the legal cost of recovering eligible unpaid debts owed to your business.
Cover for certain approved professional costs arising from an eligible ATO audit or investigation.
Support for certain disputes involving commercial premises, leases, access or neighbouring properties.
Assistance with eligible investigations, prosecutions, appeals or other matters involving a regulatory authority.
Why consider cover?
The right protection can help you respond decisively when a legal issue threatens your time, finances or business operations.
Reduce the risk of an unexpected legal matter creating a major unplanned expense.
Access appropriate professional guidance when an eligible insured legal issue arises.
Address eligible legal risks that may not be covered by conventional business insurance.
Explore insurance options based on your activities, circumstances and business risk profile.
Experienced insurance brokers
Legal Fee Cover is supported by IMC Insurance Brokers, an Australian insurance brokerage formed in 1994.
IMC provides insurance products and services to clients throughout Australia, with experience across commercial, professional, construction and domestic insurance.
Our brokers take the time to understand your business, explain the available options and help you make an informed decision about your cover.
About IMCSimple, considered advice
We make it easier to understand your options and arrange cover suited to your business.
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Complete our enquiry form or speak directly with an insurance broker.
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We consider your activities, risk profile and potential legal exposures.
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We explain the proposed cover, limits, excesses and relevant exclusions.
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Once accepted and confirmed, your insurance protection can commence.
Insurance generally needs to be arranged before the circumstances leading to a claim become known.
A current, known or anticipated dispute will not ordinarily be covered by a newly purchased policy. Talk to us about protecting your business against eligible future legal expenses.
Frequently asked questions
These answers are general in nature. The protection available to you will depend on the policy selected.
Ask us a questionLegal Fee Cover is a form of insurance designed to help meet certain legal and professional expenses arising from insured disputes, investigations or proceedings.
No. The matters covered depend on the particular policy. Limits, excesses, waiting periods, exclusions and claim conditions may apply.
Insurance is intended for unforeseen future events. Known, existing or anticipated disputes will generally not be covered.
The process for appointing a lawyer depends on the policy and circumstances of the claim. Contact the claims team before appointing a legal representative or incurring costs.
No. Legal Fee Cover is an insurance service and does not itself provide legal advice. Appropriate legal assistance may be arranged or approved when an eligible claim arises.
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Important information: The information on this website is general in nature and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation or needs. Cover is subject to insurer acceptance and the full terms, conditions, limits and exclusions of the applicable policy. You should review the relevant policy documentation before making a decision.