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May 2017 edition of The RAG
ARAG's bi-annual news bulletin covers the latest developments impacting the legal expenses insurance field. Inside this issue: Tribunal Review – fees are here to stay; what whiplash proposals mean for LEI; what’s next in ATE; consultation on fixed costs in clinical negligence claims.
The Association of British Insurers responds to the personal injury discount rate consultation
Following the announcement of the MoJ to reduce the personal injury discount rate to -0.75%, the MoJ and the Scottish Government sought views on how the discount rate should be set in future. This article provides a summary of the ABI’s response to the personal injury discount rate consultation.
Experts need forward thinkers: How legal firms are impacted by financial services disruption
Based on interviews with private practice lawyers and in-house counsel, this paper sheds light on how clients are innovating and how their demand for legal services is changing. The paper also highlights how law firms are responding to these demands in terms of managing new risks and opportunities.
Experts need innovative minds: How legal firms are innovating to respond to client demands
This report, produced by Travelers and The Lawyer, examines how UK law firms are innovating and what the challenges and obstacles to this are. The findings are based on a survey of over 150 UK law firms, ranging from the magic circle to sole practitioners.
New landlord energy rules – how to remain compliant
From 1 April 2018 it will become unlawful to let properties in England and Wales that fall below a new ‘Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard' (MEES). This article explores the details of the upcoming energy efficiency rules and how you can help your customers remain compliant.
Snap general election freezes discount rate consultation discussions
The Ministry of Justice has advised that any external talks that would follow the ongoing Discount Rate Consultation will now be put on hold, pending the UK general election. This short article provides a brief summary of the latest developments.
PI reforms - challenges facing Legal Expenses Insurance and injured parties
This whitepaper focuses on the MoJ’s confirmed changes to the personal injury claims process and the challenges facing the Motor Legal Expenses Insurance market as well as injured parties. The whitepaper also highlights potential scenarios that injured parties could find themselves in.
Your quick guide to D&O
Directors’ and officers’ claims have increased four-fold in the past 10 years, yet many businesses still fail to understand its importance in today’s environment. This guide discusses the main aspects of D&O to help brokers in their discussions with customers.
Reforming the soft tissue injury (‘whiplash’) claims process – A point of view
The Government’s consultation “Reforming the soft tissue Injury (‘whiplash’) claims process” provoked much commentary from insurers and professionals who work with personal injury claims. In this article, ARAG’s Lesley Attu sheds light on the proposed reforms and considers the implications.
Video: How mediation could help resolve your legal claim
In this video, Rob McArthur, ARAG’s Claims Services Manager, explains the benefits of resolving legal disputes through mediation. He also discusses the potential downside of not considering it, if it’s offered in a legal dispute.