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Allianz Legal Protection

As a specialist legal expenses insurer and part of the Allianz Group, we’ve provided legal protection insurance since 1986.

Our Before the Event (BTE) products, which are distributed by insurers and brokers protect business, property owners and personal lines customers. We also provide After the Event (ATE) solutions for solicitors specialising in clinical negligence and personal injury claims.

Legal expenses from Allianz Legal Protection

Designed to cover the legal costs associated with certain legal actions, we provide an extensive range of ATE and BTE solutions.

Before the Event insurance

Provides cover for the legal expenses associated with pursuing or defending certain legal claims. It also ensures that individuals and businesses have access to legal representation in case of a legal dispute.

At Allianz Legal Protection, we distribute BTE insurance via insurers of motor, home or commercial policies, brokers, and specialist outsourced claims handling providers.
 

Find out more about BTE insurance

After the Event insurance

Provides cover against the financial burden incurred if a legal action is unsuccessful, including opponent's solicitor’s costs, expert reports, barrister’s fees, and court fees. ATE is purchased after the specific legal event - such as an accident, injury, or the initiation of legal proceedings - has occurred.

At Allianz Legal Protection, we provide personal injury and clinical negligence schemes to expert law firms through our Equity, PAID and PAID+ solutions.

Find out more about ATE insurance
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Allianz Legal Protection News

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Court chambers

Oct 17, 2025 | ALP, ATE, BTE, Legal Expenses

High Court clarifies role of non-qualified legal employees in litigation

In September 2025, the High Court clarified the role of non-qualified legal employees. Mr Justice Sheldon handed down an important ruling that explains the limits of what non-qualified employees of law firms are permitted to do.

Reading information

Oct 01, 2025 | ALP

Employment Rights Bill - broker's guide to supporting SMEs

New legislation under the proposed Employment Rights Bill, billed as the most significant upgrade to workplace protections in a generation, had its third reading at the House of Lords on 3 September. The bill is expected to be given Royal Assent and will amend the Employment Rights Act 1996.

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Sep 19, 2025 | ALP

Vehicle cloning: A hidden risk for motorists and how Motor Legal Expenses Insurance can help

While most drivers worry about accidents or theft, a growing threat for motorists is vehicle cloning - where criminals steal a car’s identity, using its registration plate to commit crimes.

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ALP Management team

James Barclay - head of legal protection

James Barclay

Head of Legal Protection

James is head of Allianz Legal Protection, responsible for the delivery of strategic objectives and leading ALP to ensure it is the provider of choice in the legal expenses market.

Steve Rowley - Distribution Manager

Steve Rowley

Distribution Manager

Steve is responsible for leading the sales and distribution team in identifying, delivering and managing legal expenses products for brokers, insurers and solicitors.

 

David White - Underwriting Manager

David White

Underwriting Manager

David manages ALP’s underwriting team, across BTE and ATE, with primary responsibility for pricing, portfolio & product management and underwriting governance.

Chris Johnson - Finance Manager

Chris Johnson

Finance Manager

Chris has overall responsibility for the finance function, responsible for providing financial data and management information.

Richard Simpkins - Claims Manager

Richard Simpkins

Claims Manager

Richard manages the claims and operations teams within ALP, for both BTE and ATE, responsible for ensuring delivery of first class customer service and outcomes against SLA’s.

Distribution team

Alongside the wider Allianz Insurance Broker Distribution teams, ALP have product experts for BTE and ATE

Jonathan Thomas - Business Development Manager

Jonathan Thomas

Business Development Manager (BTE)

Jonathan’s primary role is in respect of identifying and managing broker partnerships for Before the Event products, as well as supporting the wider Allianz Commercial branch network.

Tony Dyas - Business Development Manager

Tony Dyas

Business Development Manager (ATE)

Tony manages some of ALP’s largest ATE solicitor partnerships as well as identifying new opportunities with specialist injury solicitors.

 

Sian Stanton - Business Developer

Sian Stanton

Business Developer (ATE)

Sian is responsible for identifying and implementing new ATE partnerships through solicitors with proven expertise in clinical negligence and personal injury.

Regulatory and customer commitment

Regulatory commitment

Regulatory commitment

It is our commitment to uphold a regulatory culture which is compliant with all regulatory principles and rules, day in, day out.

Embracing the principles and rules of regulation and embedding them within our business is a collective responsibility. It is not only good for business but also a fundamental requirement for us all if we are to be the most successful competitor in our chosen markets. We aim to have a positive, open and constructive relationship with with our regulators, the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Customer commitment
Customer commitment
We will treat our customers fairly and consistently, as we would wish to be treated ourselves.

Fair understanding and communication

We will:

  • conduct appropriate customer research to help design our products and services.
  • ensure that our customers understand their responsibilities and obligations.
  • provide information which enables customers to make informed purchase decisions.
  • use written and spoken language that is relevant, easy to understand and avoids unnecessary complexity.
  • be clear about product terms and prices.
  • ensure that customers understand what they pay for.
  • aim to ensure that our customers do not experience any surprises.

Fair service and distribution

We will:

  • give our customers the services they have paid for.
  • respond promptly, in a friendly manner.
  • only use customer information for the agreed purpose.
  • ensure appropriately trained staff are available.
  • inform customers of the nature of our relationships with intermediaries.
  • ensure that commission structures do not encourage the promotion of unsuitable products.

 

Fair claims

When our customers make a claim we will:

  • ensure the customer is clear about the progress of theclaim at every stage and the timescale of the claim.
  • be empathetic and understanding.
  • act promptly and efficiently.
  • ensure the customer understands the extent of acceptance of their claim and any limiting policy terms and conditions.
  • explain the reasons for our decisions.

Fair feedback and complaints

When our customers offer feedback, or express dissatisfaction, we will:

  • listen to them carefully.
  • respond quickly and effectively.
  • learn from the feedback and use it to continually improve our service.

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