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The RAG, Issue 18 - May 2018
ARAG's bi-annual news bulletin covers the latest developments impacting the legal expenses insurance field. Topics covered: the spike in employment tribunal claims; legislative changes; whiplash reforms; insuring women’s legal futures; latest moves in sales and management; how to make a Will.
Underground storage tanks: Low threat doesn't necessarily mean "no threat"
No question about it, leaking underground storage tanks (LUSTs) are a threat to the environment, particularly to groundwater. This article sheds light on the nature and scale of the risks posed by LUSTs, and the implications for property developers looking to re-develop closed LUST sites.
Escalators: Staying a step ahead with health and safety
Little has changed in terms of the design of escalators since the late 19th century, meaning the same risks still persist today. This article considers the risks currently existing around escalators, the importance of maintenance and inspections, and what might lie ahead in the future.
Motor prosecutions: Protect your employees and stay within the law
Allianz has updated its whitepaper from 2014, providing an overview of driving offences, including drug driving, and the respective sentences, the impact on the driving at work policies, and risk management for those involved in the running of commercial motor fleets.
BIBA 2018 video: ARAG - The legal expenses provider, protecting businesses with more than just insurance
We were recently asked by BIBA to make a film about legal expenses insurance and how ARAG’s vision of delivering affordable access to justice is relevant to businesses. In this video, ARAG’s Underwriting & Marketing Director David Haynes, and Managing Director Tony Buss share their thoughts.
Video: Major relaunch of ARAG's commercial legal protection range
Essential Business Legal Solutions, our most popular commercial product, has just received an upgrade which includes new indemnity for HSE Fee for interventions and more than double the limit of indemnity for ARAG's innovative crisis communications cover. Watch this video to find out more.
Blog: How to stop silicosis becoming the new asbestos
One occupational disease that is causing particular concern for the HSE is silicosis. In this blog, Andy Miller, technical risk control manager at Allianz explains why silicosis could result in claims if employers don't manage risks correctly and whether a tougher approach might be needed.
Video: Insurtech partnerships - Neos
In this video, Chris Mansfield of Neos and George Bladon of ARAG talk about the partnership between the two companies and how ARAG came to be selected as the innovative insurtech startup's home emergency and legal expenses insurance provider.
The fight for what's fair: Equality Act 2010
With new rules on the gender pay gap currently making the headlines, ensuring equality for employees and customers is a priority for many organisations. This article sheds light on the impact of the Equality Act 2010 and the importance of having sufficient professional indemnity and D&O cover.
The RAG, Issue 17 - February 2018
ARAG's bi-annual news bulletin covers the latest developments impacting the legal expenses insurance field. Find out how ARAG fared at Post's Underwriting Service Awards, how the abolition of employment tribunal fees will affect claims and three legal developments that probably won't happen in 2018.