Legal
ARAG's expanding business
In this video, ARAG UK CEO Tony Buss and COO Tony Coram talk about the company's 2023 acquisition of DAS UK and how the integration of the two legal expenses insurance and assistance business has progressed.
Managing bad news days
As well as legal and tax advice helplines, ARAG’s commercial legal expenses policyholders also have access to its innovative crisis communications facility, which offers expert public relations advice if an event leads to negative publicity for the…
Are Northern Ireland brokers feeling the personal lines capacity squeeze more than most?
With prices rising faster in personal motor and household than other parts of the UK, brokers in Northern Ireland have good reason to be worried about remaining competitive. Siân Barton gets to the root of the issue and explores what is being done to…
Biba Conference 2024 countdown: Fenchurch Law’s Alex Rosenfield
Alex Rosenfield, associate partner at Fenchurch Law, is looking forward to reacquainting with Rio Ferdinand and is offering delegates an ‘outstanding shoe-shining’.
FCA defends investigation transparency proposals
The Financial Conduct Authority has responded to concerns raised by the House of Lords Financial Services Regulation Committee on its proposal to name firms under investigation.
Intellectual property – how can brokers help clients insure the intangible?
There is more intellectual property in existence today than ever before – and its value is growing at a faster rate than physical assets. Martin Friel explores what products exist to help brokers protect their clients’ intangible assets and why SMEs are…
Law firm closures due to lack of PI slows down
A total of 34 law firms closed due to lack of professional indemnity insurance in 2022/23 up to the end of October, the lowest level since 2018/19.
Broker’s emails defeat negligence claim
Key to the broker’s success in defending all allegations of negligence in a recent High Court case was the ability to rely on contemporaneous emails as evidence of its advice given nearly a decade before the trial, Marcus Campbell, partner at DAC…
MGA launches product to cover EV charging point installation
Legal & Contingency has launched an insurance policy that covers the installation of electric vehicle charging points in England and Wales.
Blog: How brokers can help clients prepare for the next wave of cybersecurity regulation
Brokers can’t afford to be mere bystanders in understanding the upgraded cyber rules of GDPR, and the benefits and process involved in being SOC 2 compliant. Simon Hughes, VP and general manager at Cowbell, explains.
Reputation protection
Commercial reputations take years to build but can be destroyed in a matter of hours.
In depth: LEI as a proactive shield - the role of the insurance broker
The widening access gap in legal systems is increasing risks and potential costs not just for individuals but for businesses forced to seek justice too.
In depth: Businesses falling into the justice gap
Widely seen as a personal problem, diminishing access to justice also severely impacts businesses.
RSA launches resource hub for broker profin clients
RSA Insurance has launched a bespoke online resource hub to help broker clients protect and manage their business.
Ardonagh-owned Price Forbes launches real estate and legal indemnity practice
Price Forbes, part of Ardonagh Specialty, has launched a real estate and legal indemnity practice led by managing director of real estate Mark Manwaring.
Ghost broker who targeted Sudanese community sentenced
The City of London Police have revealed a man who offered fraudulent motor insurance policies to Sudanese nationals living in the UK has been sentenced to 10 months’ imprisonment, suspended for 12 months.
Opinion: The role of LEI in 21st century justice
Access to justice is one of the cornerstones of civilised society; without it, law and order risk breaking down, threatening the stability we’ve come to take for granted, argues Arc Legal’s Tim Mullin.
Review of the Year 2023: Winn’s Clint Milnes
Winn Solicitors CIO Clint Milnes admits to raising an eyebrow to the news of the Markerstudy and Atlanta merger and flags the ‘commendable progress’ made by the FCA with Consumer Duty.
Heath Crawford payout underlines the perils of underinsurance for brokers
The substantial damages awarded in the recent judgment Infinity Reliance Limited (trading as My 1st Years) v Heath Crawford Limited remind insurance brokers of the perils of underinsurance, with business interruption cover being a particular pitfall…
Wakam hires execs from Accelerant and Great Lakes after PRA authorisation
Wakam has filled out its UK leadership team after being granted full branch authorisation by the Prudential Regulation Authority.
Blog: Paul Tasker on brokers’ anti-money laundering responsibilities and actions
Paul Tasker, CEO of Reg Technologies, sets out responsibilities and a ‘must do’ list for brokers to deliver their crucial role in the fight against money laundering.
Martyn’s Law to usher in new era of terrorism risk mitigation and management
New legislation aimed at protecting premises from terrorism attacks might be thin on detail. But brokers need be prepared to assess how it will impact their clients over the coming months, as Edward Murray discovers.
Judge denies Alec and Robert Finch fraud case appeal
A High Court judge has denied Alec and Robert Finch permission to appeal after being found guilty of fraud in September.
Applied Systems investigated over alleged anti-competitive conduct
The Canadian Competition Bureau has gained a court order to progress a civil investigation into alleged anti-competitive conduct by Applied Systems and its affiliates.