UK Politics and Government
155 whitepapers and resources
UK Politics and Government
Blog: Discount rate - the light at the end of the tunnel
The road to reform on the personal injury discount rate has been long and winding but Deborah Newberry, head of corporate and public affairs at global law firm Kennedys, suggests with the strict timetable in the law there is a light at the end of this tunnel.
Video: Why motor legal protection matters
In this video, Corporate Account Manager, George Bladon, talks about ARAG's Motor Legal Solutions product and how it has already been updated in the light of the Civil Liability Act, that will come into force next year, and have serious implications for injured motorists.
A BIBA brokers' guide to claims inflation trends
The world of insurance claims is constantly evolving, against a backdrop of changing legislation, emerging technologies and social trends. Designed for brokers, this BIBA guide takes an in-depth look at the issue of claims inflation, including the latest claims trends and regulatory developments.
All change for landlords
A fair bit of landlord and tenant law has been introduced since our Autumn edition of the RAG. This short article briefly highlights some of the latest developments impacting tenant protection which are relevant to brokers and their clients.
ACSO to stand up for justice
At the end of March, ARAG was proud to join like-minded businesses and other organisations that share a common goal in preserving access to justice in the UK as a founder member of ACSO, the Association of Consumer Support Organisations. Underwriting & Marketing Director David Haynes explains why.
Why motor matters
It is no secret that austerity has had a significant impact on most people’s ability to get justice. This short article highlights how drivers are the latest group to be hit by legislation and how the Civil Liability Bill will impact all motorists.
Video: The implications of the Civil Liability Act
In this video, David Haynes, Underwriting & Marketing Director at ARAG UK, discusses the implications of the Civil Liability Act for motor accident victims, and how it will make motor legal expenses insurance more important than ever.
The duty of fair presentation: So what do you propose?
Since the introduction of the Insurance Act there has been a ‘sea change’ in non-consumer policies, with the proposer now having almost complete control over the information provided to insurers. This article studies the application of the Insurance Act in relation to the duty of fair presentation.
Raising the bar: Operational resilience and shadow IT
Regulators are turning their attention to building the operational resilience of the UK financial system. This whitepaper looks at the likely implications of any future operational resilience regulation on the way an institution manages non-IT supported applications and processes.
Sanction for counsel in ASPIC
Section 108 of the Courts Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 provides that where counsel is instructed in a Sheriff Court action, the court must sanction the employment of counsel if the court considers, in all the circumstances of the case, that it is reasonable to do so. This article notes the key points.