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What can drivers do when councils are stuck in the mud on repairing potholes?
What can road users do about potholes, and how can they make a claim if they have suffered damages? Jeanine Borg, Associate at ARAG Law clarifies the legal position around damage caused by potholes and the possible repercussions for those who seek to resolve them themselves.
ARAG enters new era with insurance company and law firm
Legal expenses insurance provider ARAG has completed the integration of the DAS UK brand into the ARAG business, following the acquisition made one year ago. Read this blog to find out more.
Spotlight: Buildings underinsurance - what can be done?
While tackling underinsurance can lead to greater levels of trust between an insurer and the policyholder, failure to take action can have significant downsides including reputational damage and even legal action. This article focuses on how insurers and brokers can tackle buildings underinsurance.
Six things you need to know about missing the 31 January self-assessment tax return deadline
With the 31st of January deadline fast approaching, HMRC has warned that millions of taxpayers have still not completed their Self-Assessment tax returns online. But what can you do if you miss the deadline? Charlotte Ellis, Paralegal, at ARAG Law, explains what you need to know.
Blog: Insurance broker negligence claims
In uncertain times, increases in claims against professionals including insurance brokers is usual. This article outlines what brokers need to know about negligence claims and how to minimise the risks of a successful claim being brought against them.
Why insurers shouldn’t wait for regulatory clarity on AI
This article explains why insurers should put in place good governance to harness the growing capabilities of artificial intelligence now rather than wait for the watchdog to set rules for the use of this technology.
Insurance’s problem with a shrinking pool of arbitrators
This article explores the practicalities of, and difficulties in, finding a competent impartial tribunal of arbitrators to determine insurance and reinsurance disputes.
What happens now on the OIC landscape post-Rabot?
After the Supreme Court rejected the insurer-led appeal against its decision on the first two cases of mixed-injury claims involving both whiplash and non-whiplash injuries, the Association of Consumer Support Organisations’ director Matthew Maxwell Scott asks: What's next?
Overcoming the challenge of insuring self-driving vehicles
In May 2024 the Automated Vehicles Bill was passed to outline a legal framework for the use of self-driving cars. This article explains how the Automated Vehicles Bill could help ensure insurers have access to the data needed to insure self-driving vehicles.
Jingle bells and legal spells: Navigating Christmas laws
With the increased usage of social media, people’s behaviour at any work-related party can be posted to a global audience in seconds. As we approach the Christmas party season, DAS Law’s Grace Hughes takes a look at the new duty on employers on the prevention of sexual harassment in the workplace.