Hit enter to search or ESC to close
Legal defence insurance
Be covered for criminal defence legal costs
Criminal defence costs insurance provides defence costs incurred in criminal legal proceedings brought against you, company officers, and employees.This cover is usually offered as an extension to liability insurance.
Legal expenses cover is available to business owners, company directors and employees who wish to protect themselves against the costs of defending unexpected criminal legal actions.
What can criminal defence legal costs insurance help with?
Insured policyholders can get cover for legal fees for defending criminal proceedings in the District Court or High Court under specific Acts of Parliament:
- Crimes Act 1961
- Summary Offences Act 1981
- Misuse of Drugs Act 1976
- Land Transport Act 1998
Get expert advice on the right legal insurance for you
The costs of legal defence can have a major impact on your business — especially when it’s sudden. Having the right coverage in place ensures you’re prepared to pay legal costs while minimising your risk.
At Gallagher, our knowledgeable brokers work with you to find the right criminal defence legal costs insurance policy for you and your business. We have direct access to insurers nationwide with a specific focus on criminal defence coverage in business settings.
Contact us to get started with your policy.
Find a
broker
Liability solutions
Public liability insurance
Public liability cover protects your business in the event of claims made by the public in connection with your business activities.
Statutory liability
Statutory liability insurance can protect businesses against certain unintentional breaches of New Zealand law.
Employer's liability
Employers liability protects employers against claims brought by employees who have sustained a personal injury not covered by ACC.
Professional indemnity
Professional indemnity insurance is designed to cover professionals who provide advice.
Directors and officers liability
Director’s and officer's insurance protects your executives and board from personal financial risk.
Employment disputes
Employment disputes insurance protects employers against personal grievance claims brought by past or present employees.
Product liability
Product liability cover protects against claims of personal injury or property damage caused by a business.
Crime and fidelity
Crime and fidelity insurance protects organisations from losses arising from dishonest acts committed by employees.
Trustees liability
Trustees liability insurance protects trustees from personal liability while carrying out duties performed for the trust.
Liability consequential loss
Responds to financial losses suffered by a business following a business interruption that's a result of a liability insurance claim.
Criminal defence legal costs
Provides cover for costs incurred in legal disputes brought against you, company officers and employers.
Internet liability
Internet liability insurance provides specialist protection often not included in general liability insurance coverage.
