Intermediary and Broker support
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Intermediary and Broker support
Why film underwriters deserve an Oscar of their own
Making films and television shows is complex and there are a myriad of things that can go wrong. This article looks at how the UK insurance industry helps production companies to manage and transfer complex risks, with underwriters involved in the whole production process.
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.
Full year review 2018 by Simon McGinn
In this end of year review, Simon McGinn takes a look back at the past 12 months, considering various hot topics and issues like Brexit, legislative changes and the ongoing matter of broker market consolidation. This feature also looks at 2019 and beyond.
2018 - A regulatory reflection
2018 has seen many regulatory changes that have affected us all. We look back at the regulations that have been implemented and those coming up in 2019. Topics covered: Brexit; GDPR; IDD; SMCR; renewal transparency; succession planning; credit worthiness and affordability.
One in five brokers has contemplated leaving the industry due to stress
The majority of brokers admit to feeling stressed at work, many feel overwhelmed by work pressures. Workloads, regulation and pressure to hit targets are contributing to mental health issues. Ecclesiastical lifts the lid on the mental health issues facing brokers across the UK.
Funding maintenance and maintaining an income
Maintaining heritage buildings is a must to future proof the properties but can be costly. In this article we look at the key considerations, challenges and opportunities when completing maintenance.
The road ahead for autonomous vehicles
It's only a matter of time until the majority of vehicles on our roads have some autonomous capabilities. Before this can happen, there are a lot of issues that need to be worked out to ensure safety and protect road users. Download this article to find out more.
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.
Constructive conversations: Professional liability considerations when insuring modular construction
From healthcare to hospitality, many industries are embracing modular and prefabricated construction methods to potentially save time, reduce scheduling delays and improve overall quality. This article looks at the possible professional liability risks and the need for the right insurance.