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Legal protection insurance

There are hundreds of thousands of legal cases in Switzerland every year. And even a simple dispute can turn into an expensive legal case. But you can rest assured that we are here to help. We help you know your rights. Now with CHF 50 discount.

Advantages
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Overall rating
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How legal protection insurance works

As much legal protection as your lifestyle requires: Our two insurance variants, Basic and Top, provide the perfect cover no matter whether you’re in your car, at home or at work. Our Top insurance provides you with comprehensive worldwide coverage of up to CHF 1 million in a variety of branches of law. Our Basic insurance provides coverage of up to CHF 250,000 for the most important legal risks within Switzerland.

Benefit now: CHF 50 discount

Take out Top legal protection insurance online now and benefit from a CHF 50 discount on your first annual premium. Are you already a Generali customer? Then log into our customer portal and benefit from a 25% special discount.

Your benefits

Comprehensive legal protection

First-rate Swiss legal protection insurance.

  • Assumption of lawyers' fees, court costs + procedural costs
  • High insured amount up to CHF 1 million worldwide
  • No deductible, no minimum disputed sum
  • No reduction in benefits due to gross negligence
  • Instant insurance coverage
Top service and rapid help

Support to help prevent a legal case.

  • Legal experts in all branches of law
  • Personalised legal advice over the phone
  • Mediation for dispute resolution
  • Download legal templates

Legal protection at a glance

Basic legal protection

Personal legal protection

motorists’ legal protection

Top legal protection

Personal legal protection

Motorists’ legal protection

Real estate legal protection

Our advisors are there for you

Our competent advisor team will find the right solutions for you.

Coverage types in detail

In brief

  • Legal protection for everyday life
  • Coverage up to CHF 250,000
  • Protection throughout Switzerland
  • No deductible, no minimum disputed sum
  • Waiting period of 60 days

Where does the insurance cover apply?
Our Basic personal legal protection insurance applies throughout all of Switzerland. 

What’s covered?
Whether you are in a dispute with your employer or having problems with your landlord: Our Basic personal legal protection insurance protects you from everyday legal issues. The insurance covers the following branches of law:

  • Employment law
  • Tenancy law
  • Victim support law
  • Civil damages law
  • Criminal law

In brief

  • Legal protection for motorists
  • Coverage up to CHF 250,000
  • Protection throughout Switzerland
  • No deductible and no minimum disputed sum
  • Waiting period of 60 days

Where does the insurance cover apply?
Our motorists' legal protection insurance provides you with protection if you are involved in a legal dispute in Switzerland.

What’s covered?
Whether you are a pedestrian, on public transport, riding your bike or driving a motor vehicle, you can quickly end up in an expensive legal dispute while in traffic. Basic motorists' legal protection insurance provides protection for the following main branches of law:

  • Licence suspension
  • Vehicle taxation
  • Victim support law
  • Civil damages law
  • Criminal law

In brief

  • Comprehensive legal protection for everyday life
  • Up to CHF 1 million in coverage
  • Worldwide coverage
  • Instant insurance coverage
  • No deductible and no minimum disputed sum

Where does the insurance cover apply?
Our legal experts ensure that you get what is rightfully yours, in Switzerland and the rest of the world.

What’s covered?
Whether you are in a dispute with an online store or having problems with your taxes, our personal legal protection insurance provides comprehensive protection for disputes in over 20 different branches of law. Top personal legal protection insurance is here to help, covering a variety of branches of law, including:

  • Employment law
  • Internet law
  • Tenancy law
  • Travel law
  • School law
  • Tax law
  • Contract law

In brief

  • Comprehensive legal protection for motorists
  • Covers up to CHF 1 million
  • Worldwide coverage
  • Instant insurance coverage
  • No reduction in benefits due to gross negligence

Where does the insurance cover apply?
Our motorists' legal protection insurance protects you in Switzerland and around the world.

What’s covered?
Whether walking, trams, trains, buses, cycling, driving a car or motorcycle – traffic-related legal disputes happen more often than you might think. So it’s a good thing you can rely on Top motorists' legal protection insurance. We cover the following branches of law involving road traffic:

  • Licence suspension
  • Ownership and property law
  • Vehicle taxation
  • Vehicle contract law
  • Victim support law
  • Patient law
  • Civil damages law
  • Criminal law

In brief

  • For your home or condominium property
  • For landlords
  • Up to CHF 1 million coverage in Switzerland
  • Up to 5 properties, 10 rental agreements
  • No deductible, no minimum disputed sum

Where does the insurance cover apply?
Our real estate legal protection insurance protects you from the financial fallout of disputes involving your property within Switzerland.

What’s covered?
Whether you own a condominium property or multi-family home, legal disputes take up a lot of time and quickly become expensive. Top real estate legal protection insurance provides uncomplicated support in a variety of branches of law. The most important covers at a glance:

  • Agency contracts
  • Neighbours’ rights
  • Public construction law
  • Tax law
  • Condominium property law
  • Works agreement

Select our optional add-on “Tenancy law for landlords” to insure the rental agreements associated with your property at the same time.

How do I purchase Top real estate legal protection insurance?
You can purchase real estate legal protection insurance in combination with Top legal protection insurance. This option is not available as part of our Basic coverage. 

Practical examples

Buy now with a CHF 30 discount

Take out now to benefit from a combination discount.

Take out private and motorists’ legal protection insurance together and get up to CHF 30 off per year.

Customer opinions

Saad T. 29.06.2024
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Mateusz Jozef G 28.06.2024
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Bruce B. 12.06.2024
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Questions and answers

Report a legal case

Do you wish to report a legal case, or do you require legal advice?

+41 58 472 72 00

Fortuna Legal Protection

Fortuna Legal Protection Insurance is an independent subsidiary of Generali (Switzerland). 

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