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15 years extending access to justice
Since we launched in 2006, ARAG has provided access to justice to hundreds of thousands of people who might not otherwise have been able to afford it. This blog reflects on developments over the past 15 years and ARAG’s growth in the legal expenses insurance market.
Right to work checks since 1 July 2021: What employers need to know
Employers must check that job applicants have the legal right to work in the UK before they start their employment. This content sheds light on the recent changes impacting right to work checks and what employers need to know.
ARAG family policy meets most common legal problems
Of the most common types of legal dispute encountered by consumers, the majority are specifically covered by ARAG’s Family Legal Solutions policy, while legal advice is available for any personal legal problem. This blog highlights the areas covered by ARAG’s Family Legal Solutions policy.
Caution over compulsory jabs for care sector
From November 11th, anyone who works at a care home in England that is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) who is not medically exempt, cannot legally enter the premises until they have received both doses of a Covid-19 vaccine. This blog highlights the legal ramifications.
Whiplash reforms - what have we learnt so far?
This opinion piece looks at the recent whiplash reforms in the UK, the effect it has had on the volume of personal injury claims submitted to the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) and four points which motor retail brokers should keep in mind.
The challenging future of clinical negligence litigation
Despite the formal introduction of the Covid-19 Clinical Negligence Protocol and the tentative easing of restrictions over recent months, the transformation of the clinical negligence sector is far from complete. This blog highlights the challenging future of clinical negligence litigation.
The effect of the Civil Liability Act on higher value claims
As the Civil Liability Bill proceeded through parliament during 2018, its two separate parts appeared to be aimed at completely different parts of the personal injury claims sector. This content highlights the effect of the Civil Liability Act on higher value claims.
In-depth: Changing claims
The nature of claims has changed during the pandemic. This claims in-depth investigates how the focus has shifted, what Covid could mean for employers’ liability and what risks businesses are facing going forward.
Vnuk: The position now under UK motor law
This article looks a little deeper into the announcement in February 2021 by the Transport Secretary of the government’s “plan to scrap EU law, ensuring British drivers avoid £50 a year insurance hike” and discusses what this might mean in practice.
Employment FAQs
The Government announced the extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme until 30 September 2021. However, the level of grant available to employers changed after 1 July 2021. This content highlights the changes and the implications for employers.