Legal
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.
Private rental sector reform approaches
The Renters’ Rights Bill is nearing the end of its journey through parliament and looks set to become law in the Autumn. This blog takes a look at some of the key reforms and what they could mean for London’s tenants, landlords and insurance providers.
Major overhaul of workers' rights approaches
A flagship piece of legislation, the Employment Rights Bill should make its way onto the statute books later this year. Alan Jappy, head of new business, corporate at ARAG, takes a look at some of its key measures and when they are likely to come into…
Where next for clinical negligence litigation?
ARAG supports the work of the Society of Clinical Injury Lawyers (SCIL) in promoting best practice in clinical negligence claims. In this blog, SCIL Chair and Partner at Ashtons Legal LLP, Sharon Allison outlines what can be done to reduce the financial…
Holiday scams: What UK travellers need to know and do
As the popularity of online holiday bookings continues to rise, so too does the risk of falling victim to holiday scams. Simon Roberts, solicitor at ARAG Law, takes a look at what you need to know to stay safe and what to do if you think you’ve been…
Holiday health: A guide to holiday illness claims
In 2025, over two million are expected to head overseas for the ‘Great Summer Getaway’. Anyone with a genuine claim to make to their insurer should familiarise themselves with what their travel policy covers and excludes.
FCA to consult on £9bn – £18bn motor finance compensation scheme
The Financial Conduct Authority will consult on a proposed compensation scheme for motor finance customers after a Supreme Court ruling on 1 August.
Supreme Court rules on motor finance
The Supreme Court handed down its motor finance judgment on 1 August ruling in favour of the lenders in two out of three cases.
Verlingue signs multi-year partnership with MGA Alps
Managing general agent Alps has extended its decade long partnership with Verlingue Insurance Brokers with a new multi-year deal.
Pen seals new solicitors’ PI facility after IGI capacity deal ends early
Pen Underwriting has put new solicitors’ professional indemnity business on hold while it finalises a new long-term capacity deal for the product line.
Big interview: Dave Haynes, CEO, ARAG UK
ARAG UK CEO Dave Haynes spoke with Insurance Post to discuss the impact of the legal expenses insurer’s acquisition of DAS and how Labour’s legislative changes make its products more relevant than ever. Read this article to find out more.
A new era for ARAG: Andy Talbot, Director of Marketing, ATE and Broker
In this video, Andy Talbot, Director of Marketing, ATE and Broker at ARAG, talks about developments at the company over the past 18 months and the investment it's making for the future.
Markel targets insurtechs with new launch
Markel Insurance has launched InsurtechRisk+ building on its existing offering for fintechs.
Video: Taking ARAG into a new era
In this video, CEO of ARAG UK, Dave Haynes, expresses his vision for the newly expanded company's future and explains his priorities in taking the business forward.
CFC launches ‘simplified’ IP cover
CFC has launched a new “simplified” intellectual property product.
UIB responds to SFO court case decision
United Insurance Brokers Limited has responded to the Serious Fraud Office’s decision to bring a case of failing to prevent international bribery with the charges to be heard at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 7 May.
SFO accuses United Insurance Brokers of failing to prevent international bribery
The Serious Fraud Office has accused United Insurance Brokers Limited of failing to prevent international bribery and representatives of the company will appear before Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 7 May to face the charges.
Axa warns brokers on criminal gangs targeting vacant commercial properties
Axa UK has urged brokers to make sure customers are vigilant about criminal gangs targeting empty commercial properties as the insurer has seen a steep rise in the problem in recent months.
What ramifications could an FCA ‘whistleblower’ case have for the broking sector?
As an employment tribunal considers the case of a Financial Conduct Authority whistleblower claiming unfair dismissal; Karen Jackson, solicitor and founder-CEO of didlaw, unpicks the possible implications for insurance broking staff thinking of making…
Video: ARAG's Family Day One Benefits
With most insurance policies, if you don’t make a claim, you don’t get any real benefit from them. ARAG's Family Legal policy is different – it offers a wraparound legal service from day one. Watch this video to find out more.
Law firm warns brokers clock is ticking for Covid-19 BI claims
Fenchurch Law has warned brokers to make sure clients file any Covid-19 business interruption claims now, before they are time-barred.