Legal
ARAG on the challenges still facing SMEs
Conversations about the cost-of-living crisis and surging energy bills understandably tend to zero in on the impact upon on individuals and families, yet many businesses are struggling too.
ARAG to provide hire car cover for Hastings Direct customers
Leading legal expenses insurance and assistance provider ARAG has been selected by Hastings Direct to supply vehicle hire insurance to motor clients of the Bexhill-on-Sea based insurance provider.
Blog: Three event insurance trends not to be ignored in 2024
From civil commotion to climate change and changes in the duty of protection, event organisers and their brokers have a lot to consider when placing insurance next year. Rob Carslake, head of event insurance, Hiscox UK, offers some guidance to those…
Cardiff City settles with Miller in legal action over footballer’s plane crash death
Cardiff City has settled with Miller Insurance Services after suing the broker for £10m following the plane crash death of striker Emiliano Sala.
Video: ARAG’s Claims Portal
In this video, BTE claims team leader, Bianca Allison, talks about ARAG's Claims Portal, which was developed in-house, to enable policyholders, brokers and solicitors to initiate, update and check on the progress of a legal expenses insurance claim.
Markel targets ‘real opportunity’ with construction launch
Markel has developed a new product for the UK construction sector.
Partner benefits - ARAG's EduMe training platform
In this video, corporate account manager Jason Howse talks about ARAG's EduMe platform for business partners, which provides a comprehensive suite of training packages to help staff sell legal expenses insurance and assistance products with confidence.
Day-one benefits – ARAG’s legal services website
In this video, broker account manager Ben Parkinson and corporate account manager Jason Howse talk about ARAG's legal services website and the benefits that it offers to personal, commercial and property owner policyholders.
Legal expenses insurance - how brokers can sell “peace of mind”
It might be expected that brokers looking to sell ancillary insurance products to UK businesses are facing customer resistance. One sector that is firmly rebuffing this expectation is that of legal expenses insurance.
Financial & Legal targets private rental sector with LPG tie-up
Financial & Legal Insurance has announced a new partnership with Legal Protection Group to grow its presence in the private rental sector, which it claims accounts for 19% of all UK households.
Opinion: SLAPP legislation changes and the insurance industry
Judges in the UK have been given powers to dismiss lawsuits, labelled by the UK government as intended to curtail the freedom of speech of journalists, at an early stage. Joe Wornham, senior technical underwriter – media liability at CNA Hardy, analyses…
In Depth: Could legal expenses have a role to play as the landlord pressure cooker reaches boiling point?
Specialist legal expenses cover has the potential to turn down the heat as those renting out property face challenges on all fronts, including from the Renters (Reform) Bill. Rachel Gordon investigates.
Renovation Underwriting rolls out non-negligence liability cover
Managing general agent Renovation Underwriting has launched non-negligence liability cover available either as part of a wider renovation cover or as a standalone product.
Blog: Is a coming revolution in employee competition law set to rock the broker sector?
In light of the government’s plans to reform non-compete covenants, Anna Birtwistle, a partner at Farrer & Co, reflects on the potential for ‘seismic’ change in broker recruitment.
US cannabis-focused MGU CannGen Insurance opens in Europe
North American managing general underwriter, CannGen Insurance Services, has launched a European operation citing an expectation that the continent’s legal cannabis market will grow quickly.
Treasury Committee calls for consumer questions ahead of sector grilling
The Treasury Committee has called on the public to submit questions ahead of an evidence session with insurance bosses, as it warned of hearing ‘anecdotal evidence’ in recent months of premiums rising faster than inflation, insurers refusing to pay out,…
Brokers told to prepare for major law change in rental insurance sector
Brokers have been told that a major change in the law in property will also affect the insurance market.
Government planning to limit non-compete clauses to three months
The government has issued a policy paper setting out plans to bring in legislation limiting non-compete clauses in employment contracts to three months.
Specialist Risk Group snaps up TLO Risk Services
SRG has added to its professional lines capability with the purchase of TLO Risk Services for an undisclosed sum.
Interview: Biba CEO Steve White - Leading from the front
To coincide with the 10th anniversary of his appointment as CEO of the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, Insurance Age takes Steve White on a trip down memory lane.
ATE for personal injury & clinical negligence
What is after the event (ATE) insurance?
Video: What is legal expenses insurance?
Legal expenses insurance enables families, businesses, landlords and motorists to protect themselves from the cost of some common legal problems. Watch this short video to find out more.
Opinion: Preparing for sale or acquisition – what brokers need to know to seal the deal
Death, taxes and broker M&A are among the few certainties in life. Here, Rachel Owen, corporate law partner at MLP Law, outlines her top tips to help ensure that any transaction goes smoothly.
Gove vows commission-chain ban as FCA buildings review on highest charging brokers imminent
A Financial Conduct Authority review into brokers charging the highest commissions for work on buildings insurance is due in just a few weeks as government minister Michael Gove vowed to ban commission-chains and bring in ‘transparent’ fees.