Allianz Legal Protection announces new partnership with Coplus

Posted: 20 February 2020

As part of the arrangement, ALP will be the underwriter for a range of motor, family, landlord and commercial legal expenses products lines.

Coplus has over 30 years of experience in the legal expenses market and works with brokers and insurers to protect in excess of 2.5 million policyholders.

One of the major developments in the arrangement was the delivery of a motor legal expenses solution which addresses the impact of the whiplash reforms and increase to the small claims limit, to ensure that customers are able to retain legal representation and support following a non-fault accident.

Gary Davess, Director of Markets, Allianz

Gary Davess, Director of Markets at Allianz commented:

We’re delighted to be partnering with Coplus on what is a very exciting opportunity. Coplus shares our focus on delivering great service and outcomes for customers and we look forward to working together.”

Jason Tripp, Managing Director at Coplus, commented:

I’m delighted to be working with Allianz. In them, we have a new expert underwriting partner to help us and our insurance distribution partners continue to provide excellent value for policyholders.”


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