Regulatory Legal Advice
140 whitepapers and resources
Regulatory Legal Advice
Background to the Insurance Distribution Directive
The EU’s Insurance Distribution Directive is designed to make it easier for firms to trade cross-border, create a level playing field and strengthen policyholder protection. This article provides an overview of the IDD and the implications for parties involved in the insurance distribution chain.
Video: How ARAG's legal advice helpline works
In this this video, Karen Archer, MD of ARAG's independent legal advice partner Law Express, provides information on how to use the legal advice helpline available to all ARAG customers in the UK.
May 2017 edition of The RAG
ARAG's bi-annual news bulletin covers the latest developments impacting the legal expenses insurance field. Inside this issue: Tribunal Review – fees are here to stay; what whiplash proposals mean for LEI; what’s next in ATE; consultation on fixed costs in clinical negligence claims.
Experts need forward thinkers: How legal firms are impacted by financial services disruption
Based on interviews with private practice lawyers and in-house counsel, this paper sheds light on how clients are innovating and how their demand for legal services is changing. The paper also highlights how law firms are responding to these demands in terms of managing new risks and opportunities.
Experts need innovative minds: How legal firms are innovating to respond to client demands
This report, produced by Travelers and The Lawyer, examines how UK law firms are innovating and what the challenges and obstacles to this are. The findings are based on a survey of over 150 UK law firms, ranging from the magic circle to sole practitioners.
New landlord energy rules – how to remain compliant
From 1 April 2018 it will become unlawful to let properties in England and Wales that fall below a new ‘Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard' (MEES). This article explores the details of the upcoming energy efficiency rules and how you can help your customers remain compliant.
Snap general election freezes discount rate consultation discussions
The Ministry of Justice has advised that any external talks that would follow the ongoing Discount Rate Consultation will now be put on hold, pending the UK general election. This short article provides a brief summary of the latest developments.
PI reforms - challenges facing Legal Expenses Insurance and injured parties
This whitepaper focuses on the MoJ’s confirmed changes to the personal injury claims process and the challenges facing the Motor Legal Expenses Insurance market as well as injured parties. The whitepaper also highlights potential scenarios that injured parties could find themselves in.
Video: How mediation could help resolve your legal claim
In this video, Rob McArthur, ARAG’s Claims Services Manager, explains the benefits of resolving legal disputes through mediation. He also discusses the potential downside of not considering it, if it’s offered in a legal dispute.
In Focus: Risk management and legal expenses
There are things brokers can do to help SMEs protect themselves from legal expenses. Sam Barrett finds out what in the final part of the series.