Legal Services
9 whitepapers and resources
Legal Services
Scots QOCS off the blocks
LASPO’s fundamental transformation of personal injury litigation only extended to England and Wales, leaving Scotland QOCSless, until now. This blog highlights how ARAG ensured its partner firms in Scotland were properly equipped to look after their clients under the new regime.
Ask the expert: Legal expenses insurance
Many companies are facing tough decisions about staffing, facing contract disputes or dealing with interventions by regulators. This content highlights how legal expenses insurance cover can help SMEs and larger businesses mitigate the legal costs associated with legal disputes.
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.
IR35: Will the rule changes from April 2021 affect your business?
This whitepaper provides an overview of the implications of HMRC's rules known as IR35. It explores how the rule changes in April 2021 will affect businesses and outlines why businesses need to ensure that they have robust processes in place for reviewing working arrangements.
What is IR35 and what is changing this year?
This content looks at #IR35 and the changes made to the 'off-payroll working rules'.
Road haulage: The impact of Covid-19 on criminal investigations & proceedings
In this video, Sean Joyce, partner and head of regulatory and criminal justice at Stephensons Solicitors LLP, talks about some of the sector specific developments and challenges that have emerged for hauliers, in the wake of Covid-19.
ARAG launches in Ireland
The ARAG Group moves into its 18th country with the internationalisation of its legal insurance business and is now about to launch operations in Ireland, after agreeing to acquire the Irish business operations of DAS Legal Expenses Insurance Company Limited in the Republic of Ireland.
Video: What happens if a policyholder needs legal representation following a claim?
In this video, Rob McArthur, ARAG’s Claims Services Manager, discusses what happens if a policyholder needs legal representation following a claim. He also talks us through the importance of independent legal representation from solicitors to ensure the best possible outcome for our customers.
Managing legal costs in claims - Data overload
This report provides advice to insurers on how to ensure the effective management of legal spend to deliver a healthy loss ratio and general client satisfaction. The report highlights how insurers can achieve better value for money by leveraging high quality data.