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Fixed recoverable costs in clinical negligence cases
Proposals to introduce fixed recoverable costs in lower value clinical negligence claims are intended to provide fairness for both claimants and defendants and reduce the cost of claims against the NHS for medical malpractice. In this video, ARAG’s Emma Wilson discusses the latest proposals.
Demand for commercial legal protection is rising quickly
The combination of longer-term social changes and shorter-term economic pain has made organisations more aware of the legal risks facing their business. Andy Talbot, Head of Sales and Marketing at ARAG, outlines how these changes have increased demand for commercial legal cover.
Pandemic increases demand for legal protection
ARAG commissioned independent research into commercial brokers’ experiences with and attitudes towards legal expenses insurance, to find out how they see the market and what they really want from products and providers. Download this content for analysis of the research findings.
Not so alternative dispute resolution
Like so many aspects of the law, indeed of life, the increasing use of mediation to resolve legal disputes is a trend that has been accelerated by the pandemic, out of necessity. This blog highlights why mediation has become such an important and successful means for delivering access to justice.
Video: The benefits of mediation
In this video, ARAG's Claims Operations Manager, Heather Wilmot, explains why mediation is becoming a more and more popular and effective way to resolve legal disputes, especially since the start of the pandemic.
DUAL Oliva and ARAG strike deal to cover construction industry risks
ARAG has built a bespoke commercial legal protection solution for DUAL Oliva designed to meet the needs of the specialist MGA’s clients in the construction industry and beyond. Read this short blog to find out more.
April shower of changes for employers
Employers might be forgiven for thinking they deserved a little respite from the continually shifting sands of employment regulation. This blog highlights the employment law changes which take effect in April, when the new tax year begins.
Podcast: What next for the OIC portal?
In the second of a two-part podcast series, Insurance Post content director Jonathan Swift is joined by LV claims director Martin Milliner and Carpenters Group director Donna Scully to discuss what needs to be done to raise awareness of the Official Injury Claim Portal.
Podcast: Reflections on the initial OIC portal data
In the first of a two-part podcast series, Insurance Post content director Jonathan Swift, LV claims director Martin Milliner and Carpenters Group director Donna Scully reflect on the initial Official Injury Claim data covering the first three-month period.
Caution urged for company Christmas parties
While the return of the company party is most welcome, employers need to be careful in the face of stubbornly high Covid-19 case numbers and the recently discovered Omicron variant. This content provides guidance for employers still planning to hold in-person Christmas events this year.