Legal expenses cover
Legal expenses cover for serving officers is provided as part of the Group Insurance Scheme and covers serving officers for off duty and non-duty related matters.
From 1 June 2023 the Legal Scheme provider is Arc Legal and offers cover for a myriad of situations. It will cover you where you are not covered under the umbrella of the protection offered by the Federation.
Arc Legal also provides an online document service and Care First counselling.
Cover is available for:
- Member
- Spouse or co-habiting partner
- Members’ family normally living with the member
The Legal Helpline is 0333 003 2388.
For motor prosecution defence, criminal prosecution defence and misconduct matters, please complete this form and email it to polfed@arclegal.co.uk
For all other claim types, the claim form is available to complete online at www.arclegal.co.uk/forms
Online Document Service
As an addition to the legal expenses cover, subscribing members and their resident partners have access to an Online Legal Document Service.
This service gives members the opportunity to draft their own bespoke legal documents using templates that have been developed by legal professionals and are regularly reviewed and revised in line with changes in law or legal practice.
The templates cover a wide range of topics and step by step guidance is provided throughout to help you through the document drafting process.
Access the online document service.
Personal tax and legal advice: 0333 003 2388
Lifestyle Counselling and Online Support Service: 0800 177 7894
Access the Online Support Service. Contact the Federation office for the log in details.
Group Legal Expenses Insurance Scheme for Special Constabulary
West Midlands Police Federation is an Appointed Representative of Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers Limited, and George Burrows is a trading name of Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered Office: Spectrum Building, 55 Blythswood Street, Glasgow G2 7AT. Registered in Scotland. Company Number: SC108909
