Sec. 618.
"Legal expense insurance" is insurance which involves the assumption of a contractual obligation to reimburse the beneficiary against or pay on behalf of the beneficiary, all or a portion of his or her fees, costs, or expenses related to or arising out of services performed by or under the supervision of an attorney licensed to practice in the jurisdiction in which the services are performed. Legal expense insurance may also include provisions for basic legal services rendered to the beneficiary, by telephone or mail, by 1 or more attorneys licensed to practice in the jurisdiction in which the services are performed, none of whom are employees of or under the control of the insurer directly or indirectly. Legal expense insurance does not include the provision of or reimbursement for legal services incidental to other insurance coverages.
History: Add. 1982, Act 501, Imd. Eff. Dec. 31, 1982 Popular Name: Act 218
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 500 - Insurance Code of 1956
Act 218 of 1956 - The Insurance Code of 1956 (500.100 - 500.8302)
218-1956-6 - Chapter 6 Kinds of Insurance; Reinsurance; Limit of Risk (500.600...500.644)
Section 500.600 - Insurance; Definitions Applicable.
Section 500.606 - Disability Insurance; Definition.
Section 500.607 - Group Disability Insurance; Definition.
Section 500.608 - "Health" and "Health Insurance Policy" Defined.
Section 500.610 - Property Insurance; Definition.
Section 500.614 - Marine Insurance; Definition.
Section 500.616 - Inland Navigation and Transportation Insurance; Definition.
Section 500.618 - “Legal Expense Insurance” Defined.
Section 500.620 - Automobile Insurance (Limited); Definition.
Section 500.624 - “Casualty” Defined; Combination With Property Insurance.
Section 500.628 - Surety and Fidelity Insurance; Definition.
Section 500.632 - Insurers; Nonprofit Dental Care Corporation; Reinsurance; Authorization.
Section 500.636 - Repealed. 1994, Act 226, Imd. Eff. June 27, 1994.
Section 500.644 - Life, Disability, and Loss of Position Insurers; Limit of Risk.