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FOIL Digest February 2020
FOIL's Digest provides an overview of the latest legal issues impacting the insurance industry. Topics covered: whiplash reforms update; proposal for a draft Fatal Accidents Act 1976 (FAA) (Remedial) Order 2019; the Civil Justice Council and vulnerable witnesses; rehabilitation SFT Roundtable.
The voice: Issue 1 2020
Produced by FOIL, this newsletter covers the latest developments relevant to the insurance lawyer community. Topics covered: intelligence and the claims handler; Part 20 Court Fees; Northern Ireland update; case law developments; the continuing importance of risk assessments.
The opportunity for legal expenses insurance in a post-reform world
The government’s Civil Liability Act has created a world of pain for stakeholders, with unintended consequences from the reforms surfacing by the week. In this blog, Minster Law’s CEO Shirley Woolham asks how legal expenses insurance can help in the post-reform world.
In-depth - Sport & leisure: Slips and trips
Slips and trips are the most common cause of workplace accidents, and frequently lead to public liability and employers’ liability claims. This article focuses on how brokers can help sports and leisure clients to minimise the risk of these common accidents.
Video: Commercial contract mock mediation and trial
On Wednesday 9th October 2019 ARAG ran a commercial contract mock mediation and trial in association with 3PB Barristers and the Insurance Institute of Bristol. Part one of this video series provides a preview of the event and highlights three key points about mediation.
Video: All rise for Aviva's claims mock trial
In September, Aviva hosted its first mock trial for staff, brokers and clients to watch a claim case scenario in court. This video provides insights into how risk and claims professionals can prepare appropriately before a claim arises and the importance of record keeping in the case of a claim.
Landmark "zero-hours" holiday pay case brought using legal expenses insurance policy
A landmark Court of Appeal judgment that has provided much-needed clarity about how holiday pay should be calculated for certain types of worker, was brought using a group legal expenses insurance policy. This short article briefly outlines the implications of the judgment.
Observations on the Annual Report of HM Courts & Tribunal Service
The Annual Report of HM Courts & Tribunal Service was published on the 18th of July. In this blog, Lesley Attu, product development manager at ARAG shares her observations of the report. Topics covered: county court claims; employment tribunal cases; data protection; gender equality.
GDPR 2.0: One year later
One year on from the GDPR deadline and aligned to recent advice from the ICO, organisations are moving beyond minimum baseline compliance to a more integrated approach. This booklet sheds light on how EXL has worked with and assisted insurers and brokers on their compliance transformation journeys.
Video: The extensive range of ARAG products
Ben Parkinson, Broker Account Manager at ARAG, talks about the company's wide range of legal protection and insured assistance products and how ARAG's close relationships with brokers inspire innovation and help them to stay one step ahead of the market.