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.
Justice needs new courts more than new laws
The recent general election has kicked many legislations off the parliamentary agenda. How much of it the new government will pass undetermined but what is the point of laws if you cannot effectively enforce them?
Holiday from hell - Part three: Valet parking
How can vehicle owners make sure they do not fall foul of bad valet parking practices?
Holiday from hell - Part two: Lost and damaged luggage
You may arrive at an airport when your bags fail to emerge onto the carousel, leaving you in an unfamiliar place with only a small selection of your possessions.
Holiday from hell - Part one: Flight delays and compensation
Flight delays and cancellations can be incredibly frustrating, often disrupting travel plans and causing significant inconvenience. However, passengers may be entitled to compensation depending on the circumstances.
Better births
Reports from the first national inquiry into traumatic births revealed testimony from mothers that was harrowing and often shocking, but probably unsurprising for anyone with experience of clinical negligence cases.
Access to justice starts with empowerment
At the ARAG Access to Justice Conference in Amsterdam, leading figures from the fields of technology and international justice explored the important theme of delivering universal access to justice.
Simplifying holiday pay: Government changes to holiday pay and entitlement
On 1 January 2024, the government introduced changes to the Working Time Regulations which aimed to simplify holiday entitlement and holiday pay calculations.
How maternity, adoption and shared parental leave regulations are changing this year
On 11 December 2023 the draft Maternity Leave, Adoption Leave and Shared Parental Leave (Amendment) Regulations 2024 were laid. The changes arising from these regulations came into force on 6 April 2024. This blog provides an overview of the changes.
Employment law: Not such a quiet year
While 2024 may not have produced many headline-grabbing changes to employment legislation, it has seen numerous reforms.
The rise and risks of AI contract drafting and analysis
There has recently been an increase in the number of startups bringing artificial intelligence (AI) contract drafting and analysis tools to market.
Get to know: Changes to employment law
On April 6 2024, new legislation came into force that will impact employees’ rights to time off in relation to paternity leave and carers leave as well as flexible working rights.
Newsletter: The stress busting edition
Stress Awareness Month has been held for the last 32 years to raise awareness of the causes and cures for our modern-day stress epidemic.
No substitute for full compensation
February saw the publication of not just one, but two reports making significant proposals for the NHS.
Can an AI-generated statement be defamatory?
Artificial intelligence (AI) can generate content with speed, authenticity (or at least the appearance of it) and a flair for headline-writing that can rival some of the nation’s red tops.
Home truths
While a government consultation on the regulation of social housing is drawing to a close, cavity wall insulation claims have also hit the headlines as hundreds of homeowners may face legal bills because their cases were not properly insured.
Challenging the stigma of neurodiversity
In this content, ARAG’s partners at Vita Health Group talk about where the term ‘neurodiversity’ comes from and challenge the stigma of neurodiversity.
Speeding up the search for ATE cover
The market for ATE insurance to cover the costs in non-injury cases is growing rapidly.
Busting the myth of ‘Blue Monday’
‘Blue Monday’ is the name given to the third Monday in January which has been dubbed the most depressing day of the year. The psychologist who coined the term has since said he believes ‘Blue Monday’ is a “self-fulfilling prophecy”.
How to cope with the heavy expectation of a new year
If you’re someone who finds the guilt and shame-inducing subtext of marketing messages in January to be overwhelming, Vita Health are here to help.
’Tis the season to receive claims about Christmas parties
Ho ho ho, it’s the season when alcohol flows and employees let their hair down after a busy year. Frances Stebbing explores what cover employers should have in place to ensure that Christmas parties don’t cause financial headaches.
Takeaways from the Women in Insurance Summit
Last week, a group of staff from ARAG took the train up to London for the UK Women in Insurance Summit at Canary Wharf. In this blog, ARAG’s Katie Furse, Bianca Allison and Lisa Abrahams share some takeaways from the event.
Tis the season to be wary
Love them or loathe them, the company Christmas bash is an institution that has survived wars, pandemics and that Crazy Frog version of Last Christmas.
Women in Insurance Summit
ARAG is thrilled to be supporting the upcoming UK Women in Insurance Summit that is being hosted in Canary Wharf, and looking forward to the fascinating line-up of speakers and panel discussions. Read this blog to find out more.
SMEs must beware Black Friday too
There is always plenty of guidance for consumers, at this time of the year in the run up to Black Friday, but businesses are equally vulnerable to the same scams and really need to think about their own promotions.