ARAG Legal Services
ARAG plc is an internationally successful, quality insurer, independent and family owned - providing access to justice since 1935. We provide an innovative and comprehensive range of legal expenses insurance and assistance products to brokers, underwriting agents and insurers.
Our products allow brokers to offer legal protection to businesses, families, motorists, and landlords and our range of assistance products include Home Emergency, Landlord Emergency and Motor Breakdown.
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Civil Liability Bill - What are the implications for brokers?
After years of debate, the Civil Liability Bill passed into law at the very end of 2018, with the implementation scheduled for April 2020. This short article answers some key questions for brokers and their motor clients.
Tribunal fees back on the table as employment claims continue to climb
It has been more than 18 months since the employment tribunal fee regime was ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court. This article assesses whether fees for employment tribunal claims are likely to be re-introduced in the near future, as well as the potential impact of the government’s Good Work Plan.
Justice in crisis
The huge IT failure experienced in January, which delayed trials up and down the country, was just a symptom of a much wider malaise that has made it ever harder for people to obtain legal advice and, ultimately, to access justice. Download this short article to find out more.
Legal helplines buzzing as access to justice is cut
Legal aid is viewed as one of the three pillars of the welfare state vision. However, with access to justice being cut, research from ARAG shows telephone legal advice running at 85% higher volumes than five years ago. This article highlights why the need for helplines is unequivocal.
Parents warned over Fortnite and FIFA credit card spending in run-up to Black Friday
Parents are being warned that they could unknowingly be legally liable for some credit card expenditure that their children make using card details stored in games console accounts. This article highlights the potential risks and provides advice to individuals affected.
#metoo and tribunal changes could create perfect storm for Christmas party claims
The rise of the #metoo movement and the abolition of employment tribunal fees could combine to produce a sharp increase in sexual harassment claims in the wake of this year’s round of Christmas parties. This article highlights ARAG’s four point plan to avoid harassment claims arising.
Future-proofing LEI
ARAG recently took part in a study to explore the design of products for the gig economy. This short article briefly highlights how ARAG applied learnings from the study to design Family Legal Solutions and Home Emergency Assistance products for hosting services on behalf of Acorn Insurance.
Become an LEI expert with EduMe online training
ARAG is now able to help its customers improve their legal expenses insurance knowledge and expertise via our new online training platform. Download this content to find out more about the modules covered and for a link to register your interest.
The RAG, Issue 19 - June 2018
ARAG's news bulletin covers the latest developments impacting the legal expenses insurance field. Topics covered: underwriter failures; compensation culture; clinical negligence premiums; the Civil Liabilities Bill; industrial disease; events and charity fundraising.
High net worth: A lot to lose
What do you buy the high net worth individual who has everything? By highlighting specific examples, ARAG’s Andy Talbot explains why legal expenses insurance tailored to suit the heightened and varied demands of the high net worth market is essential, to ensure such clients are fully covered.