Arag Legal Expenses
ARAG plc is an internationally successful, quality insurer, independent and family owned - providing access to justice since 1935. We provide an innovative and comprehensive range of legal expenses insurance and assistance products to brokers, underwriting agents and insurers.
Our products allow brokers to offer legal protection to businesses, families, motorists, and landlords and our range of assistance products include Home Emergency, Landlord Emergency and Motor Breakdown.
How insurers are helping businesses grow
As chancellor Rachel Reeves says the UK must go “further and faster” to achieve economic growth, Edmund Tirbutt examines how insurance is providing the safety net required to ensure businesses focus on getting bigger and better in the months and years to…
David Haynes to succeed retiring Buss as Arag CEO
David Haynes has been named CEO of Arag UK Holdings Limited and Arag Legal Expenses Insurance, succeeding Tony Buss who is set to retire.
Four ways to escape your gym contract in the new year
What happens when those New Year resolutions go out the window or your circumstances change? What are a gym member’s rights to terminate their contract? Sheikha Begum, legal advisor, at ARAG Law, provides a few key points for gym members.
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?
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?
Beating the winter blues: Overcoming 'Blue Monday' and the post-holiday slump
The festive season is often filled with excitement and joyous celebrations. However, once the decorations are packed away, many people find themselves facing a challenging time.
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.
Want to maximise your savings this Black Friday/Cyber Monday - Know your consumer rights before you click
While you're busy securing the best online deals during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, it's crucial to know your rights as a consumer.
My neighbours' bonfire night party is causing a nuisance - What can I do?
In this blog, Aditi Kanojia, paralegal at DAS Law sheds light on the laws surrounding private firework displays and Bonfire Night celebrations to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
Our broken tribunal system isn’t fit for day-one employment rights
The Employment Rights Bill that has just been introduced is a landmark piece of legislation that sits at the heart of the new government’s agenda.
Employment tribunal backlog getting worse, HMCTS data show
The significant problems in the employment tribunal system are getting worse, according to analysis of the latest tribunal figures released by His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunal Service.
How to talk to your manager about your mental health
Although there’s a growing openness about mental health, there is still a significant stigma which may be making it difficult for employees to open up to their managers.
How ARAG Advance helps firms balance their books
The longer it takes to resolve a civil justice case, the longer law firms have to shoulder the burden of funding disbursement costs.
The cost of birth trauma
According to the most recent annual report from NHS Resolution, total clinical negligence payments relating to maternity failings amounted to £2.8 billion.
Sexual harassment in the workplace - A time for change
Changes around sexual harassment at work become law on 26 October 2024. This article explores the implications for employers in respect of their duties regarding the prevention of sexual harassment in the workplace.
Diminishing justice
Tony Buss, CEO of ARAG, the UK’s leading insurer of legal costs has been a key figure in the fight for access to justice for nearly 40 years.
Problem tenants
Landlords following the news, who are worrying about problem tenants, will have seen that the government has launched a special fast track for repossession cases featuring antisocial behaviour cases.
Four ways to limit disrepair claims from your tenants
Allegations of disrepair can have an adverse effect on a rent protection claim if appropriate action hasn’t been taken to resolve any problems that are the responsibility of the landlord.
Fixed recoverable costs in low value clinical negligence claims
Pursuant to Sir Rupert Jackson’s proposals from 2017, the civil litigation landscape has recently faced imminent change vis-à-vis fixed recoverable costs, namely, the amount of legal costs that a winning party can recover from a losing party.
Clinical negligence fixed costs & disbursements
How and when will the regime for fixed costs in clinical negligence claims with a settlement value of less than £25,000 be implemented?
Post-termination restrictions for partners and senior team members
If an employee or partner has knowledge of your clients and techniques, your strategic plans and staff data could be attractive to competitors.
Navigating data breach compensation claims
The extent to which damages can be claimed in the event of a data breach has been a hot topic over the last few years.
The King’s Speech: A new deal for working people
The King’s Speech was delivered in Parliament on 17 July 2024. The speech outlined the new Government’s plan for legislative reform, which seeks to promote “security, fairness, and opportunity for all”.
ARAG Access to justice conference - Panel discussion
The ARAG Access to Justice Conference 2024 served as a platform for uniting legal experts, tech innovators, and social advocates to address pressing questions and chart a course toward a more accessible and equitable future.