Professional liability and legal expenses insuranceThose Those insured are union’s members who are in an employment or a public service relationship.The insurance number is 553-1302119-LProfessional liability insuranceLiability insurance covers personal injuries and property damage caused by a member in the course of his or her work and for which the insured is liable under applicable law. Turva determines the insured’s liability, compensates for damages covered by liability and takes care of legal issues concerning the question of liability.The sum insured in liability insurance is €100,000 per insurance event. The deductible for each insurance event is €100.The insurance is valid in Finland. In the Nordic countries, it is valid provided that the matter can be settled under Finnish law.Professional legal expenses insuranceLegal expenses insurance covers necessary and reasonable attorney’s fees and legal expenses incurred in disputes arising from civil disputes related to employment, public service or commission relationship.Contrary to clause E17 of the terms and conditions, the insurance also covers the legal costs ordered to be paid to the opposing party in according with the terms and conditions.The insurance also applies to matters handled on the basis of the Equality Act and the Non-Discrimination Act and to matters related to applying for a vacancy when the organization deems it necessary considering the nature of the matter.The insurance also covers matters handled in the Labour Court, in according with the terms and conditions.The insurance is valid in Finland. In the Nordic countries, it is valid provided that the matter can be settled under Finnish law.Always contact your union’s lawyer first. The union takes care of the insured person’s case or appoints a legal counsel to handle the matter. The union of legal counsel submits the claim for compensation for legal expenses to Turva.