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In Depth: LEI as a proactive shield - the role of the insurance broker
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The widening access gap in legal systems, exacerbated by chronic underfunding and post-pandemic pressures, presents significant difficulties for individuals and businesses seeking justice and challenges for insurance brokers in effectively serving their clients. Izabela Chmielewska investigates.
Although many legal service options exist and satisfaction has increased, a shocking 3.6 million adults in England and Wales face unaddressed legal needs, according to The State of Legal Services 2020 Report by the Legal Services Board (LSB). This, coupled with the fact that 1.8m small businesses face a legal issue every year, reveals a critical justice gap crying out for immediate action.
The economic landscape has heightened the financial strain on clients, and the rising costs of legal fees in
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