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The future of employment rights: Key changes on the horizon
Employment law in the UK is undergoing its biggest transformation in decades, and the changes introduced so far are only the beginning. This content provides a timeline of what’s coming next and what businesses should focus on now.
Your system is being retired: What to ask before you migrate an open cover
In June 2025, Applied Systems announced it was withdrawing Applied Epic from the UK broker management system market. This content highlights what the multi-year transition means for cargo brokers, and how to preserve vital links between covers and…
2026: A year of change for UK businesses
For many businesses, 2026 has been a year of implementation of new employment rights and employer responsibilities. Gurkaran Singh Gill from ARAG Law highlights why understanding the impact of these developments will be crucial for businesses looking to…
The check that happens too late: Sanctions screening in a cargo book
When it comes to cargo books, most brokers screen but far fewer screen at a point where the result can still change the outcome. This article outlines the challenges associated with current sanctions screening and how cargo brokers can improve existing…
One broker, four systems: What consolidation leaves in the back office
Acquisitions in UK broking are usually justified on the front end, but the back end rarely features in the rationale, and it is where the cost turns up. This content highlights the challenges associated with convergence and the questions worth asking…
How to deal with anti-social tenants
Anti-social tenant behaviour can be stressful for landlords. When tenants engage in anti-social behaviour, landlords are often left wondering what rights they have and how the eviction process works. This content highlights how early action can help…
Where is the cargo right now? Storage, accumulation and the limits of the spreadsheet
Cargo insurance is written as though goods are moving. Most of the loss history says otherwise. This content highlights how cargo brokers can leverage tigerlab BMS to navigate the challenges posed by complex global supply chains and exposure management…
Don't let mould take hold
With proactive maintenance, landlords can reduce the risk of damp and mould developing and provide a safer, more comfortable home for tenants. This content provides some key tips for landlords to help prevent damp and mould issues this winter.
After Blueprint Two: what a cargo coverholder should stop waiting for
In March 2026, Lloyd’s set out a new strategy and confirmed it was transitioning away from Blueprint Two. This content highlights the implications for cargo coverholders, and how tigerlab’s platform connects delegated authority and brokerage operations.
Four ledgers, four tax regimes, one month-end
Every cargo booking has to get four things right at the same time. Get one of them wrong and nothing downstream adds up. This blog highlights the challenges associated with operating multi-country cargo books and how brokers can achieve growth by…
Top tips to protect your property for the winter
Getting ready for winter isn’t just a matter of comfort; it's a smart investment in protecting your property and minimising potential risks. This content provides nine top tips for preparing a property for the colder months.
One cover, a thousand shipments: where broker management systems stop
Ask a cargo broker what their busiest day looks like and you will not hear about placing risk - you will hear about declarations. This blog explains why general agency systems struggle with declaration volume and sets out five questions to put to any…
Myth or fact: Can landlords visit their rental properties whenever they like?
It’s a myth that landlords can visit their rental property whenever they like. Thomas Eastment, Senior Legal Adviser at ARAG Law goes into more detail regarding a landlord's right of access.
Five steps to help prevent disrepair disputes
A common reason that tenants fall into rent arrears is because they're unhappy with the condition of the property, and begin to withhold rent. Faye Schneider, Partner in the Landlord and Tenant Team at ARAG Law, shares how you can best protect agents and…
Pets and the Renters’ Rights Act: What landlords need to know
Does a landlord now have to allow their tenant to keep a pet? This content answers some of the most common questions about pets and the changes to renters’ rights.
Can MGAs stay ahead in personal lines pricing?
In today’s fast paced, competitive, personal lines market, pricing has become a key battleground. This content highlights why pricing agility, richer data and digital trading capabilities are becoming the defining competitive advantages for ambitious…
Landlord update - September 2026
ARAG's latest landlord series explores some of the key challenges facing property owners today, from disrepair claims and mould prevention to tenant management and the impact of the Renters' Rights Bill.
Summer heat and fire risks - are your personal lines customers prepared?
A heatwave is underway, but are our homes protected? This content highlights why now is a good time for brokers to speak to personal lines customers about how extreme heat can affect their homes and gardens as well as the increased risk of fires.
Anyone can fake a claim now: Can your claims ledger tell?
Generative AI has not created insurance fraud. What has changed is how easy it has become to produce convincing evidence. This blog highlights how AI has made fraud cheaper and easier and how a connected claims ledger makes it easier for insurers to…
The AI boomerang: Why 2026 is the year broker work outran the broker
Clients now use AI to generate work at a volume brokers cannot match by hand, so demand on brokers is climbing. This blog sheds light on the emergence of AI boomerang, the impact on broker workflows and how successful brokers can stay ahead by pairing…
Agentic AI: The underwriter’s new co-pilot
The real bottleneck in commercial underwriting is not pricing the risk. It is the paperwork beforehand: sorting submissions, extracting data and chasing missing documents. This blog sheds light on the potential for agentic AI to assist underwriters in…