Reportage: A deserved reputation?
The legal expenses sector has acquired the reputation of being a bit of a bad apple. Liz McMahon examines whether this is justified.
While debates, reviews and recommendations abound within the legal expenses insurance (LEI) sector, the underlying issue at the heart of its dilemma is by no means new - it has a reputation as a market that tolerates dubious business practices and business models.
Seen by many as a speedy method of penetrating the market, the add-on model adopted in the 1970s has left a stifling legacy. Developed with the intention to grab market share rather than establish longevity, industry figures feel LEI
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