ARAG Legal Services
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.
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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? This article explores how the delays in legislation has impacted the justice system.
Holiday from hell - Part three: Valet parking
How can vehicle owners make sure they do not fall foul of bad valet parking practices? In this article, Phoebe Callender, senior legal adviser at DAS Law clarifies the legal position of valet companies entrusted with the care of customer's vehicles while they are away on holiday.
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. Produced by DAS Law, this article provides advice on what to do if your luggage doesn’t turn up.
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. Read this article to find out more.
Airbnb and holiday lettings: What to do with the staycation boom
Holiday home lettings and Airbnb have surged in popularity with many holidaymakers choosing to rent ‘homes’ rather than stay in a hotel. This article addresses the most important questions for those thinking of tapping into this growing market including key insurance considerations.
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. This article considers what the next government might do with the report.
Techspertise
The international ARAG Group has high ambitions for our future growth following the acquisition of DAS UK, and one of the most exciting prospects is the investment in technology that has been planned, to help us achieve those goals. Read this blog to find out more.
BIBA business
It’s now almost six months since ARAG’s acquisition of DAS UK was completed. This blog highlights why May’s BIBA conference provided the perfect opportunity to share “What’s next?” for ARAG with business partners old and new, across the insurance industry.
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. This blog highlights some key takeaways and why access to justice starts with empowerment.
Delivering better justice
The spring is always a busy time for ARAG, but this year has been exceptional. This blog provides an update on ARAG’s activities so far in 2024 and why, regardless of the next government, the business will be ready to adapt its policies and operations to provide access to justice for clients.