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Video: Keeping up to date with the legal landscape
In this video, David Haynes, Underwriting & Marketing Director at ARAG UK, explains how we keep up with the rapidly-changing legal landscape, even in the uncertain times we face as a consequence of Brexit.
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.
A BIBA brokers' guide to employers' liability insurance
This broker guide looks at the current trends in employers' liability (EL) insurance. Topics covered include the battle to combat fraud, case law, a look at complementary cover, and the important role that can be played by record-keeping should a claim be made against an employer.
Video: Why legal protection is more important than ever
With the diminishing availability of access to justice that has occurred over the past decade, legal expenses insurance is more important than ever before. In this video, Tony Buss, MD of ARAG plc in the UK discusses the latest developments impacting the legal landscape.
The Banking Royal Commission of Australia: Impact and way forward
The final report of Australia’s Banking Royal Commission has highlighted a multitude of pressing issues in the banking, financial services and insurance industries. This short guide highlights the implications and how organisations can navigate the changing regulatory landscape.
Improving legal team effectiveness with digitised litigated claims information
Claim litigation depends on quickly and accurately extracting information from large volumes of documents. However, this is often done using obsolete approaches. This whitepaper looks at the steps insurers can take to restructure and digitise the claims litigation process to improve performance.
Why is directors & officers insurance important to technology companies?
Many company directors mistakenly believe they have no personal liability in regard to their corporate actions. This article highlights the importance of D&O cover for professionals working in the IT sector and lists four specific examples where cover is required.
Safety first: The importance of engineering inspection and maintenance
Failing to carry out both inspection and maintenance activities can lead to a catastrophic outcome for an organisation. This article focuses on why it’s crucial for employers to both maintain and inspect plant regularly, whilst ensuring robust risk management procedures are in place.
BTO eUpdate: Pursuers’ Offers in the Inner House
The case of Craig Anderson v John & Antoinette Imrie arose out of an accident on a farm in 2003, in which an eight year old boy sustained a head injury. The Inner House of the Court of Session has issued an opinion which provides some helpful guidance on Pursuers’ Offers.
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.