Legal
How holograms and synthetic IDs are transforming fraud
Joe Stephenson, director of digital intelligence at insurtech Intertel, on the future of insurance fraud and how holograms in the courtroom could help catch more criminals.
Day one benefits animation
With most insurance policies, if you don’t make a claim then you don’t get any real benefit from them. ARAG's Essential Business legal policy is different, it offers a wraparound legal service from day one. Watch this animation to find out more.
Scale of insurers’ fight for tech talent laid bare
Data analysis: The amount of competition insurers face in attracting tech talent plus the type of skills providers are hunting for has been revealed by an Insurance Post deep dive into LinkedIn job adverts.
AI and automation must come to the civil courts, says former Lord Chancellor
The Rt Hon Robert Buckland KC MP, pictured, said “failing to act” on AI in the court system will “fundamentally be the wrong choice with dire consequences”.
Building bespoke partnerships - Lanyon Bowdler
In this video, last year's clinical negligence lawyer of the year at the Personal Injury Awards, Beth Heath of Lanyon Bowdler, talks about her experiences working with ARAG and a special scheme developed for lower value claims following the Shrewsbury &…
Implementing dual PI discount rate could be ‘complicated’
Speaking at an Association of British Insurers event, a panel of experts agreed that while a dual discount rate could lead to better accuracy, it could prove to be very complicated to work with.
Allianz catches fundamentally dishonest pavement fall fraudster
A recent Allianz personal injury case has revealed a claimant to be fundamentally dishonest, finding that they had misled the insurer regarding their accident.
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.
Video: How mediation can be a quick way to resolve legal disputes
Litigation can be time consuming and stressful. This video highlights how mediation can be a quick way to resolve legal disputes quickly and effectively.
ARAG do's and don'ts animation: How to complete your claims form
This animation provides information for ARAG's customers on how to complete your claims form and some top tips to follow. Areas covered include employment claims, property claims and contract claims.
Policies did not cover central government action, insurers argue in Covid BI trial
The insurers in a group of Covid-related business interruption disputes, being heard by the Commercial Court this week, have argued that the policies in question did not cover central government actions.
Aviva catches out fraudster who claimed videos featured his twin
A Hampshire man seeking compensation from Aviva for alleged injuries claimed videos of him taking part in martial arts training during his recovery period actually showed his twin brother.
Trade Voice: Bila’s Dan Brooks on whether dispute clauses are fit for purpose
Dan Brooks, British Insurance Law Association committee member and policyholder coverage lawyer at Wynterhill, discusses the often-missed opportunity that arises from appropriate drafting of a disputes clause within insurance policies.
60 Seconds With... DAC Beachcroft's Emma Fuller
Emma Fuller, partner and head of motor and casualty market strategy for DAC Beachcroft, shares her passion for shoes, love of dancing and desire to see the world.
Our ARAG Day partner - Bristol Law Centre
In this video, Bristol Law Centre CEO, Karen Bowers, and ARAG MD, Tony Buss, talk about the partnership between the two organisations and how ARAG is helping the law centre in its work.
Top 75 MGAs: Gallagher
The performance of Gallagher’s Pen Underwriting business, which includes Manchester Underwriting Management and RMP, plus Vasek Insurance earned the group a place on Insurance Post's Top 75 MGAs 2023 list.
Top 75 MGAs: Countrywide Legal Indemnities
Countrywide Legal Indemnities has been providing legal indemnity products for title defects affecting UK property for almost three decades.
Video: ARAG Day 2023
A week of events leading up to ARAG Day 2023 has seen ARAG's support of Bristol Law Centre extended to include working with one of our local partner law firms, Ashfords LLP, to increase capacity at the law centre and provide legal advice clinics.
Gallagher Re warns of climate litigation risk to liability books
Liability insurers must take of the rising tide of climate litigation, which could present a massive – albeit uncertain – exposure to multiple portfolios, Gallagher Re has warned.
Will MoJ plans for medical reports fix the claims portal?
Tom Luckham unpicks the Ministry of Justice’s proposals to change medical reporting requirements for road traffic accidents and examines the impact it could have on motor insurance claims.
Aon unveils operational risks solution; Admiral launches PI policy; Clear inks another deal
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Ramifications of crumbling concrete for insurers
Rachael Murphy, senior associate at Browne Jacobson, considers the type of claims insurers can expect from issues with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete.
Long, cold winter looms for SMEs
This content highlights some of the challenges facing SMEs this winter and why managing legal risks whilst maintaining a healthy cashflow will be critical to riding out the economic storm.