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Trim trouble: What you can do after a salon slip-up
What rights do you have if you don’t like your new hair style? Grace Hughes from ARAG Law, has all the information you need to know about your rights and what you can do if your dream makeover turns into a nightmare.
Blog: Sums insured - the greener way, one cuppa at a time
Site visits remain an integral part of the fabric of property insurance. But remote reviews of buildings sums insured are also effective and with surprisingly positive environmental results. Read this article to find out more.
Blog: What you told me you want from risk management
Risk management needs to scale, hit harder and modernise fast. Johnny Thomson, head of strategic planning at RiskSTOP Group, reveals the industry’s top demands – and how data and AI are already reshaping what insurers, brokers and clients expect.
When can you cancel a gym membership?
Every January millions of people rush to sign up for gym membership contracts. But how fair are these contracts and can you terminate them if your situation changes? Sheikha Begum, Legal Advisor, at ARAG Law, provides a few key points for gym members.
Valentine's Day - who gets to keep the ring?
Valentine's Day seems the opportune moment ‘to pop the question’ to a significant other. Unfortunately, not every engagement ends in a walk down the aisle. Serena Raja from ARAG Law investigates the complex legal position surrounding ring ownership at…
National Apprenticeship week: What you need to know
Taking place from 9th to 15th February, National Apprenticeship Week is an opportunity to celebrate the impact apprenticeships can have for both individuals and businesses. This article explains what factors and legal obligations employers need to…
Food allergies and the law
For food businesses, nurseries, schools and workplace canteens, managing allergens isn’t optional; it’s a legal and ethical responsibility. This article unpacks the key legal duties, best practices, and potential risks.
Roundtable: Transforming risk management in commercial insurance
From AI and sensors to board-level governance and SME engagement, an Insurance Post roundtable held in conjunction with RiskSTOP delved into how insurers and brokers can help businesses navigate a complex risk landscape and strengthen loss prevention…
Blog: Claims standards are tightening, but rebuild costs are the real stress test
Claims handling is under regulatory scrutiny again, but the economics of rebuilding may be shaping home insurance outcomes just as much. In this blog, Matthew Ward, senior surveyor at RebuildCostASSESSMENT.com, explains why sums insured deserve renewed…
Your rights when working in the cold
The temperature of the workplace falls under health and safety law and employers are required to keep warmth levels ‘reasonable’. This blog highlights employers’ responsibilities and how to mitigate the risks posed to employees working outside or in cold…
Working on Christmas Day
Most people will be counting down to some much deserved annual leave in a few weeks’ time when Christmas arrives, but for some, it will be business as usual. If your boss has put you on the rota, can you legally refuse to turn up? Read this blog to find…
Don't let fraudsters steal your Christmas cheer
The festive season should be about family, food, and fun - not fraud. Yet, as online shopping surges in December, scammers are working overtime. This blog sheds light on the latest fake purchase confirmation scam and reg flags to watch for.
Claus for concern: Is Santa trespassing?
When he enters your home, is Father Christmas actually trespassing? If he does so without your expressed permission, could he be prosecuted? Louise Newbould-Walton, Senior Associate Solicitor at ARAG Law, explains what you need to know about the laws…
Employment tribunal backlog balloons as Lords consider Employment Rights Bill
The backlog of employment tribunal claims waiting to be heard has increased by more than a quarter over a year, according to data released by His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS). This blog outlines why the backlog has significant…
More than just legal insurance
More than mere protection against the most common legal risks facing businesses, legal expenses insurance has developed into a broad risk management tool that helps companies to navigate and mitigate a much wider range of threats. This article explains…
Meeting the Consumer Duty
It’s almost four years since the FCA announced the Consumer Duty and over two since it was introduced. Jay Prosser, director of partnerships and propositions at ARAG, looks at the challenges it has presented for legal expenses insurers and their business…
Women in clinical negligence - Part three
ARAG has been speaking to women working in clinical negligence about their experiences and views on this specific area of law. In this blog, clinical negligence specialists discuss cases, experiences or moments in their careers when they felt as though…
Festive gatherings and legal pitfalls
Work-related parties should be treated as an extension of the workplace with both employers and employees conducting themselves appropriately. With Christmas party season fast approaching, this blog takes a look at the new duty on employers on the…
Women in clinical negligence - Part two
ARAG spoke to a number of women working in clinical negligence about their experiences, challenges faced and the impact they think women have had on this vital but often embattled area of law. This blog focuses on how women have changed the clinical…
Women in clinical negligence - Part one
ARAG asked a number of women, at different stages of their legal careers but all working in clinical negligence, about their views and experiences. One question that we put to them was about the biggest challenges that they had faced in their legal…
Dishonest tactics
In this content, Hector Stamboulieh, in house counsel at ARAG Legal Services UK, sheds light on how “shotgun effect” allegations of fundamental dishonesty, now relatively common in personal injury claims, are starting to drift into clinical negligence.
Five legal developments for London’s businesses this autumn
Many of the key measures in the UK government’s flagship bills won’t come into force until 2026 and beyond, but some will take immediate effect and others will call for some preparation from businesses. This blog highlights five legal developments for…
Legislating online safety
The Online Safety Act 2023 attempts to regulate online services and protect UK users from exposure to harmful content and behaviour. This blog provides an overview of the legislation and the implications for businesses.
A legislative year in review
The government’s first legislative year was a busy one, which included both new Acts and the implementation of several reforms passed by their predecessors. This article sheds light on the key legislative developments so far in 2025.