UK Politics and Government
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UK Politics and Government
Spotlight: Tackling insurance's regulatory tsunami
Waves of regulatory initiatives are driving up costs, reducing profitability and slowing down business for insurance firms. This spotlight focuses on how insurance firms can respond to these challenges and address the regulatory tsunami.
Navigating a tight budget
With the new Chancellor putting her first budget before Parliament this month, it's unclear how much of the financial burden businesses will have to bear. Andy Talbot, director of marketing, ATE and broker sales at ARAG, discusses how firms can work around the outcomes of the upcoming Autumn budget.
Navigating data breach compensation claims
The extent to which damages can be claimed in the event of a data breach has been a hot topic over the last few years. This article looks at the key cases for data breach claims and considers whether English Courts are diverging from EU Courts on this issue and what is next for data breach claims.
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.
Simplifying holiday pay: Government changes to holiday pay and entitlement
On 1 January 2024, the government introduced changes to the Working Time Regulations which aimed to simplify holiday entitlement and holiday pay calculations. This content sheds light on the specific changes and highlights some practical steps for employers.
Employment law: Not such a quiet year
While 2024 may not have produced many headline-grabbing changes to employment legislation, it has seen numerous reforms. This article highlights changes impacting: taxation; National Insurance; working time and holiday entitlement; flexible working arrangements; the Equality Act 2010.
No substitute for full compensation
February saw the publication of not just one, but two reports making significant proposals for the NHS. This blog sheds light on how the recommendations made could have a profound impact on the future of justice and compensation for people injured through medical treatment or care.
Opinion: How SME brokers can seize the opportunity of the regulators’ post-Brexit regime
The post-Brexit insurance regime has flushed out the unstable offshore insurers that once passported into the UK through Europe. Some of the hard-to-place risks will have less options, so brokers must now step up and show their worth. Read this article to find out more.
Embedded insurance: Blind to the risks?
The huge excitement sweeping the insurance industry about the potential of embedded insurance is easy to understand. However, in the race to embrace this opportunity, many are in danger of overlooking the risks, reputational and regulatory. Read this article to find out more.
Generative AI in insurance: From ‘wild west’, to responsible adoption
How should generative AI be understood, anticipated and managed in the insurance sector? This content sheds light on the vast potential for Gen AI in the insurance market, and how the industry can leverage the benefits within the tacit boundaries of ethics and responsibility.