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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.
Black Friday risks for SMEs
Every year, around this time in November, news pages, inboxes and search results are dominated by the words ‘Black Friday’. This content highlights three key areas that could expose SME businesses to serious legal and commercial risks.
What do thieves do with stolen cars?
Stealing cars can be a lucrative opportunity for criminals. In most cases, these types of crimes are highly organised and complex. But what do thieves do with stolen cars? And why do vehicle thefts rise year after year in the UK?
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
As we move through the shorter winter days, many of us will find that it’s becoming harder to get outside. However, getting fresh air, is essential to our wellbeing and mental outlook.
Understanding the link between mental and physical health
Our minds and bodies are not separate so it’s no surprise that mental ill health can impact your body and vice versa.
ARAG shortlisted for three more awards
ARAG has been no stranger to awards ceremonies this year, but even we were pleasantly surprised to hear that our work has been acknowledged with nominations in no fewer than three different categories in this year’s Personal Injury Awards.
Synthetic ID fraud - a growing threat to the insurance industry
Synthetic ID fraud is a growing threat, with fraudsters using fake identities to commit crimes, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to detect.
Why insurers need to up the ante on climate change
Insurance providers need to up the ante in their predictive capabilities as the frequency and severity of extreme weather-related events continue to escalate.
Generali: Three factors to consider when adopting generative AI
While today's generative AI is already powerful and maturing rapidly, it's important to remember we're still in the early stages of understanding and unlocking its full potential.
Roundtable: Strengthening the insurance industry’s defences against tomorrow’s fraudsters
Insurance Post in partnership with LexisNexis Risk Solutions, hosted a roundtable discussion where specialists delved into the evolving landscape of insurance fraud and the industry’s ongoing efforts to stay ahead of fraudsters.
Family-friendly policies and protection - changes you need to be aware of
The legal landscape around family-related employment protection is currently going through a considerable amount of positive change. This blog highlights the latest changes and the implications for businesses.
Why insurers are rethinking homegrown core systems
The pace of change in insurance continues to accelerate and keeping up remains a challenge for insurers.
Tribunal compensation limits rise in 2023
The Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2023, which sets out the annual increases to the awards in the Employment Tribunal, has been published.
How the end of upgrades will enable more humanised experiences
This blog provides examples of humanised experiences across the insurance lifecycle and how continuous updates in SaaS core systems will make it easier to enable insurers to define the humanised experiences of the future.
Unlocking the potential of commercial lines insurance part two: Specialty commercial lines
From cyber risks and financial lines, to product liability, art and marine insurance coverage, the global specialty commercial insurance market has witnessed substantial growth.
Global consumer insurance insights: Building a benchmark to bring insurers closer to consumers
The 2023 Global consumer insurance insights survey reveals strong demand from global consumers for humanised insurance purchasing, switching and communication experiences through digital channels.
Unlocking the potential of commercial lines insurance part one: SME and motor
The landscape of commercial lines insurance has undergone significant changes in recent years, presenting both opportunities and challenges for insurers. This blog delves into the highly competitive world of commercial SME and motor insurance.
The case for humanised insurance
Over the last decade, insurers have focused heavily on data and analytics, automation, and digitisation. Perhaps overlooked is a better connection to people.
ARAG SE acquires D.A.S. UK
The ARAG Group and ERGO Versicherung AG, ERGO Group’s property & casualty insurer in Germany, have signed an agreement regarding the acquisition of D.A.S. UK, ERGO’s legal protection insurance business in the United Kingdom.
All things digital
ARAG has made considerable investments to stay at the very forefront of digital legal services. One of the most significant advances has been the creation of the next generation of the ARAG Legal Services website.
Bridging the gap between crime and cyber: Common claims and core coverages
Financial cybercrime disproportionately affects smaller businesses, which are often easy targets due to limited resources.
Extending access to justice against the tide
We’ve just passed ten years since the LASPO (Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act) reforms were implemented, and it is hard to believe that we have also seen 10 appointments to the role of Justice Secretary, since that legislation was…