Legal
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 environments.
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…
Pub chain Stonegate hits Marsh with £85m negligence claim
Marsh is being sued by Stonegate in a case the pub company’s lawyers have defined as “of interest to both the insurance and hospitality sectors in examining the professional standards brokers should be held to when placing insurance for groups of…
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…
MGA Rokstone launches cyber unit
Managing general agent Rokstone has launched a cyber division, recruiting Debbie Hobbs who will join in 2026 following completion of her notice period.
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.
Meet the MGA: rrelentless
Looking to shift the agenda from reactive claims handling to proactive data-driven risk prevention, Gary Gallen, founder and CEO of the rradar group of companies, pictured, outlines his plans for its MGA rrelentless including product diversification and…
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.
Martyn's Law - The Protect Duty
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 became law across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, in April. This blog outlines the implications for standard duty premises, the threshold for an enhanced duty on larger premises and events,…
Dark clouds over the landlord sector – why brokers must step up as trusted partners
With the framework governing landlord–tenant relationships due for a shake-up in 2026 and repossession times rising, Stephen Marshall, BDElite sales director, argues now is the time for brokers to deepen client relationships.
Product recalls: A consumer's guide
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, you have the right to a repair, replacement or possibly refund for goods which are not of satisfactory quality, fit for purpose and/or as described. This blog highlights what consumers should do if they have bought a…
Bonfire night: Rules & risks
With Bonfire Night fast approaching, Aditi Kanojia, paralegal at ARAG Law, sheds light on the laws surrounding private firework displays and Bonfire Night celebrations to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
Halloween & the law: What you need to know before the tricks begin
Halloween provides time for spooky fun, but it can also bring some unexpected legal questions. To help you avoid turning Halloween into a legal horror story, Sophia Ahmed, a paralegal legal advisor at ARAG Law, answers some of the most common questions…
London's Japanese Knotweed problem
Japanese Knotweed is now so pervasive that it’s become a major legal headache as well as an environmental one. This content highlights the environmental risks that Japanese Knotweed presents in London and the widespread legal implications for homeowners…
Four ways to limit disrepair claims from tenants
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. Grace Hughes from ARAG Law, shares how you can best protect your agency and your landlord against an allegation…
Freedom Services Group goes into administration
The holding company of inactive managing general agent Freedom Services has gone into administration, Insurance Age can reveal.