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The RAG Issue #24

Originally published November 2019
Freelancers fear HMRC more than Brexit

What keeps freelancers and self-employed contractors awake at night.
Weve Made Some Changes...

...to our Before-The-Event Sales Team. Click here to find out more.
Bailiffs and the Tenant Who Refused to Give Up

What do you do if a tenant just wont leave even after being evicted?
Morrison and ARAG launch legal cover for Special Guardians through FosterTalk

Find out more about the unique product we have developed with speciality insurance broker Morrison Insurance Solutions to offer legal advice and protection to Special Guardians.
Landmark “Zero-Hours” Holiday Pay Case Brought Using Legal Expenses Insurance Policy

A landmark Court of Appeal judgment that has provided much-needed clarity about how holiday pay should be calculated for certain types of worker, was brought using a group legal expenses insurance policy.
Sustaining Growth - Our 2018 Results

Managing Director, Tony Buss, talks about how ARAG UK fared in 2018, some of the challenges that we overcame and what the company is doing to continue on its path of steady growth.
ARAG Posts Positive Growth and Profit Figures For 2018 Despite Continuing ATE Market Challenges

Leading legal expenses insurance and assistance provider ARAG has reported double-digit growth in its before-the-event (BTE) business and a ninth year in profit, despite the challenging market conditions that still exist in the after-the-event (ATE) sector.
Observations on the Annual Report of HM Courts & Tribunal Service

The Annual Report of HM Courts & Tribunal Service was published today. Here are a few observations...
ACAS Annual report - ARAG View

ACAS has just published its 2018-19 Annual Report, which highlights the consistently high demand...
Landmark Clinical Negligence Judgment is a Rare Victory for Access to Justice

Leading legal expenses insurance provider ARAG plc has hailed the landmark Court of Appeal judgment...
The Challenges of ATE for Clinical Negligence Cases

ATE Sales Manager, Mike Knight and Head of Claims, Chris Millward talk about the challenges of providing After-The-Event insurance for clinical negligence claims.
ARAG launches operations in Australia

Australia becomes the 18th country in the ARAG Group.
Should You Point Out Your Opponents Mistakes?

Is your solicitor duty bound to point out their opponents mistake?
The RAG #23 ATE Special

Originally published June 2019
Offshore and Out of Sight

Originally published in the RAG #23 June 2019
LAMP failure highlights pressures on ATE sector

Originally published in the RAG #23 June 2019
Employee Spotlight: Tom Hunt, ATE Senior Underwriter

Originally published in the RAG #23 June 2019
Civil Liability Act Update

Originally published in the RAG #23 June 2019
ARAG News & Updates June 2019

Originally published in the RAG #23 June 2019
Action Underway on Adverse Cost Liability Risks

Originally published in the RAG #23 June 2019
Our Approach to ATE Partnerships

One of our account managers, Paul Morgan, explains the ARAG approach to building partnerships with the solicitor firms who use our After the Event insurance products.
Hurt on Holiday?

Lesley Attu, Product Development Manager at ARAG, talks you through establishing a legal claim following an accident abroad.
Learning at Work Week at ARAG

Learning & Development Coordinator, Frances Box and BTE Underwriting Manager, Chris Morter, talk about Learning at Work Week and ARAGs commitment to training the companys employees.
The RAG #22

Originally published May 2019
All Change For Landlords

Originally published in The RAG #22 May 2019
ACSO to Stand Up For Justice

Originally published in the RAG #22 May 2019
Why Motor Matters

Originally published in The RAG #22 May 2019
Why Motor Legal Protection Matters

The Civil Liabilities Act is set to change access to justice for those injured in road traffic accidents (RTA’s) for good.
Arag First With Relaunch of Motor Product Ready for Civil Liability Act

Press Release: Were excited to announce we have relaunched our flagship motor policy to accommodate the changes being introduced next year through the Civil Liability Act. First published 14/05/2019
The Legal Risks of Being an Unmarried Couple - 5 Tips for Cohabiting Couples

From the team behind the ARAG Legal Services document library - The Legal Risks of Being an Unmarried Couple - 5 Tips for Cohabiting Couples.
The Implications of the Civil Liability Act

David Haynes, Underwriting & Marketing Director at ARAG UK, discusses the 2018 Civil Liability Act, the implications it has for motor accident victims, and why it makes motor legal expenses insurance more important than ever.
Azur and Arag in Smart Home Tie-up For ‘Emerging Wealth’ Customers

Azur Underwriting Limited has selected ARAG to provide both legal protection and home emergency assistance for its new Smart Home household product.
ARAG UK win Best Customer Service Product for Customer

ARAG UK have won the Best Customer Service Product for Customer award at the UK Customer Service Excellence Awards.
Court backs recover-ability of agency fees in PI claims

ARAGs In-House Counsel Hector Stamboulieh discusses a recent judgement where the court back recovery of agency fees in a personal injury claim.
Birth Injuries, Paternal Depression and Secondary Victim Claims

When we talk about post-natal depression, we often think of mothers. This is a fair assumption as apparently 1 in 5 women develop mental health problems during pregnancy or in the first year after childbirth. However, we know that dads can also suffer from post-natal depression too.
Is Your Property Fit for Human Habitation?

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government have published guidance for tenants, landlords and local authorities on the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018...
ATE Partnerships - Clarke Willmott

Chris Thorne, Partner & Head of Personal Injury & Medical Negligence at Clarke Willmott and Paul Morgan, ATE Account Manager at ARAG, talk about the partnership between the two firms and why it has been such a successful one.
Chubb Selects ARAG to Provide Legal Protection for Commercial Clients

Leading legal expenses insurance and assistance provider ARAG has been selected by Chubb to provide the legal protection and advice for its MasterPackage commercial insurance product.
How After-The-Event Insurance Helps Victims of Clinical Negligence

In general, individuals buy insurance for peace of mind, hoping that they will not need to make a claim and After-The-Event (ATE) is no different.
Why Legal Protection Is More Important Than Ever

Tony Buss, MD of ARAG plc in the UK discusses the latest developments in the legal landscape making legal expenses insurance now more important than ever.
ARAG acquires DAS’ Operations in the Republic of Ireland and continues to pursue its international expansion course

The ARAG Group continues to move ahead with the internationalisation of its legal insurance business and is now about to launch operations in the Republic of Ireland.
Tribunal fees back on the table as employment claims continue to climb

It has been more than 18 months since the employment tribunal fee regime, introduced back in 2013, was ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court. While claims numbers have more than doubled in the absence of fees, they are still not quite as high as they were before fees were introduced.
The Civil Liability Act

The impact of the Civil Liability Bill for motorists who are injured in an accident will be significant. We answer some key questions for brokers:
Specialist Products That Go Beyond “Fitness to Practise“

Following a recent change in industry legislation for one of our business partners customers’, we undertook intensive research of their demands and needs in order to design a comprehensive, specialist product for them.
Legal Expenses Insurance – it’s our specialist subject, but is it yours?

As experts in the fields of insurance and legal expenses in particular, we are now able to help our customers improve their own knowledge and expertise via our new online training platform.
Issue 21

Hot off the presses, here is #21 of the ARAG UK news bulletin - The RAG.
Justice In Crisis

Anyone who has picked up a paper in recent months will understand that our justice system is coming under enormous pressure.
The Flow of Personal Data After Brexit

How might a no deal Brexit affect the flow of personal data between the UK and the EEA? Read this mini blog to find out more.
The Government Has Killed Tenancy Fees, But What Does This Mean For Landlords?

Back in 2016 Philip Hammond announced there would be a ban on letting agent fees in the Autumn budget. After several revision it is now coming in to force starting in June 2019 for new tenancies and June 2020 for existing tenancies.
Price Slater Gawne selects ARAG

Price Slater Gawne, one of the country’s leading specialist clinical negligence and serious injury law firms, has selected ARAG to provide after-the-event insurance for its Clinical Negligence clients.
Why Do People Sue the NHS?

ARAGs in-house counsel Hector Stamboulieh talks about the reasons why people sue the NHS.
Access to Justice - Our Mission Since 1935

ARAG UK Managing Director, Tony Buss, talks about the companys heritage and its core mission to ensure that people and businesses continue to have access to justice.
Keeping up to date with the legal landscape

David Haynes, Underwriting & Marketing Director at ARAG UK, explains how we keep up with the ever-changing legal landscape by updating our products to ensure they respond to you and your customers needs
How SCIL aims to make the system fair for clinical negligence claimants

The Society of Clinical Injury Lawyers (SCIL) represent many of the most experienced and dedicated, specialist Clinical Injury lawyers and law firms in the country...
Some Interesting Business Statistics...

Happy New Year from the Product Development Team at ARAG. Regular blog readers will know that we enjoy following legal and other developments and we share...
An ARAG Policyholders View

Neil Richards, Commercial Development Manager at Simply Business and one of his clients Anna talk about what ARAGs legal expenses insurance has done for them.
ARAG join SCIL’s lobby of Parliament

ATE account manager Lisa Abrahams was in Westminster recently, to attend an important Society of Clinical Injury Lawyers (SCIL) event at the Houses of Parliament.
ARAGs Essential Business Legal insurance

An introduction to ARAGs Essential Business Legal solutions. Relaunched in 2018 we now have more features and a wider cover than ever before.
#metoo and tribunal changes could create ‘perfect storm’ for Christmas party claims, businesses warned

The rise of the #metoo movement and the abolition of employment tribunal fees could combine to...
Parents warned over Fortnite and FIFA credit card spending in run-up to Black Friday

Are you liable for money spent without your permission by your children?
ARAG appoints Doug Hunter

To manage growing business with insurers, banks and MGAs.
A lot to lose

What do you buy the high net worth individual who has everything?
New office acquired to house our expanding teams!

New office acquired to house our expanding teams! - Originally published in The RAG #20 - November 2018.
Dr Faßbender visits Bristol

Dr Faßbender visits Bristol - Originally published in The RAG #20 - November 2018.
Become an LEI expert with EduMe online training

Become an LEI expert with EduMe online training - Originally published in The RAG #20 - November 2018.
Tribunal claims continue to soar

Tribunal claims continue to soar - originally published in #20 of The RAG, November 2018.
Smart thinking brings rapid change

Smart thinking brings rapid change by Tony Buss. Originally published in the November 2018 issue of The RAG
Online platform delays whiplash reforms

Online platform delays whiplash reforms - originally published in The RAG #20 - November 2018.
Legal helplines buzzing as access to justice is cut

Legal helplines buzzing as access to justice is cut - originally published in The RAG #20 - November 2018
Issue 20

ARAG UKs news bulletin, The Rag, Issue 20 November 2018
Future-proofing LEI

Future proofing LEI - originally published in The RAG #20 - November 2018.
Changes to HMOs

Changes to HMOs - Originally published in The RAG #20 - November 2018.
Our First Wellbeing Week!

During our first Wellbeing Week (8th – 12th October 2018) we focused each day on one of the 5 ways to wellbeing (give, be active, take notice, keep learning, connect)...
Covered: Health & Safety Executive Fees for Intervention

The inclusion of cover that pays Health & Safety Executive Fees for Intervention (FFI) has attracted positive feedback following the relaunch of our commercial products in the Spring.
Faster & Free - Your clients right to medical records under GDPR

The introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) back in May generated a lot of uncertainty and work for businesses but created clear benefits for us all as individual “data subjects”.
ARAG at 12

Get to know ARAG and our people better from the inside!
ARAG boosts sales team

with new Broker Account Managers in North and South East.
What Every Innovator Needs To Know About R&D Tax Credits

From time to time we receive queries about particular HMRC regulations and whether we cover claims that arise from them under Essential Business Legal and our other commercial products.
Is the Criminal Justice System Criminally Under-Funded?

The Justice Select Committee has issued a critical report in response to criminal legal aid reforms. In criminal cases, there is a common law right to legal advice...
Who Will Help Me With My Claim?

Claims Services Manager Rob McArthur talks about the solicitors we use when one is needed to resolve a claim.
Making A Claim

Some guidance and tips about making a claim on your legal expenses insurance policy from our Before-the-Event Claims Manager.
How Mediation Could Help Resolve Your Legal Claim

The benefits of resolving legal disputes through mediation explained by Rob McArthur, Claims Services Manager at ARAG UK.
How ARAGs Legal Advice Helpline Works

How to use the legal advice helpline available to all ARAG customers in the UK, explained by Karen Archer, MD of ARAGs independent legal advice partner Law Express.
Underwriting Experience

ATE Account Manager Lisa Abrahams talks about ARAGs underwriting experience and why it is critical to ensuring our partner firms and their clients have the protection that they need.
What has legal protection got to offer the insurtechs?

Insurtech sector movement - what does the legal expenses provider have to offer these innovative start-ups that is so attractive?
Insuring women’s legal futures

Our family policies has enabled thousands of women to defend their legal rights in the workplace, often in situations when facing discrimination.
Uphill journey resumes for employers

The spike in employment tribunal claims over the past three quarters looks set to mark the start of a permanent upward trend in the figures.
ARAG among the ‘Best in the West’ employers in Best Companies survey

ARAG has retained its two-star rating in the Best Companies Index for 2018.
Major relaunch of our commercial legal protection range

Our most popular commercial product, has just received an upgrade which includes new indemnity for Health and Safety Executive Fee for interventions...
Zero-hours worker agreement

We have developed a zero-hours worker agreement, which is available now on our free legal documentation website : araglegal.co.uk
Neos partners with ARAG to deliver connected home assistance solution

The insurtech start-up Neos has chosen ARAG to provide home emergency and legal expenses insurance cover for its connected home proposition.
Insurtech Partnerships: Neos

Insurtech and other innovative businesses have high demands of their suppliers, who have to be agile enough to deliver their part of the product
Homelyfe picks ARAG as legal insurance for household offering

Insurtech start-up Homelfye has selected ARAG to provide the home emergency and legal expenses insurance cover with its buildings and contents proposition
ARAG retains ISO certification

ARAG are pleased to announce that they are certified to ISO27001:2013 (Information Security Management System) by URS, a UKAS approved certification body.
BBC contributes to spike in equal pay claims at employment tribunal

Today’s judgment in the McMenemy and Reynolds cases brings clarity to the debate over how ordinary people can fund litigation, in the absence of legal aid.
GDPR: how to demonstrate accountability

GDPR imposes an obligation on data controllers to be able to demonstrate compliance with 6 essential principles: 1. processed lawfully, fairly....
Andy Talbot takes reins of both ATE & BTE accounts

Basil Anderson has joined ARAG as Corporate Account Manager, and Paul Morgan joins the ATE sales team as Account Manager for the South West & West Midlands.
Employment case law update

Disability legislation applies if impairment could lead to disability, say EATThe Equality Act makes it unlawful to treat someone with a disability less favourably than others in similar circumstances.
Here today, gone tomorrow

Following last month’s news of the collapse of CBL Insurance and the subsequent failure of Denmark’s Alpha Insurance, Head of Sales Andy Talbot, considers where the next legal expenses underwriting failure may occur.
David Haynes takes up the role of Director on the company’s board

“It is obviously a great honour to join the ARAG board, alongside colleagues that I have worked with for many years.”
ARAG welcomes clarity provided by The Court of Appeal

We are particularly pleased with the court’s reassertion that ‘block rating’ is a valid, tried and tested mechanism for setting ATE premiums.
Getting Data Privacy Right

GDPR main principle: accountability; and much tougher penalties including compensation for data subjects and fines of up to €20 million
Whiplash & discount rate reforms delayed

Earlier this year, we contrasted the media reactions to two significant legal developments as they unfolded. The first, a long overdue correction...
Big night for ARAG as company wins two Underwriting Service Awards

ARAG has retained both the Legal Expenses Team of the Year and the Managing General Agents Team of the Year awards at the Underwriting Service Awards
A better summer for access to justice

In July, the Supreme Court ruled that the fees charged since 2013 to bring a case to an employment tribunal were unlawful.
Winter positive feedback for our Claims Department

Winters are inevitably tricky for home emergency claims, which come in waves on the back of bad weather, leaving customers distressed and anxious...
Firework lovers warned about legal risks of private displays

Bonfire Night, private display: large public displays have grown in number and popularity, partly because they are safer and offer more ‘bang for your buck
We launch first ‘crisis comms’ cover for High Net Worth clients

It is believed to be the ﬁrst legal protection to oﬀer personal lines clients insurance to help limit the reputational damage caused by adverse publicity.
Sales team boost with Account Manager appointments

Justin Freeman as Corporate Account Manager, and Jonathan Bassey who takes up the role of Account Manager for the company’s after-the-event (ATE) business.
ARAG wins Platinum Award for Payroll Giving

2017 Payroll Giving Platinum Award recognises the achievements and commitment of ARAG and its employees to support charitable causes through payroll giving.
New product launch for care providers

Care Provider Legal Solutions includes commercial legal protection tailored to the specific demands of this challenging and highly regulated sector.
ARAG wins Morton Michel account with legal package built for childcare professionals

Morton Michel, the childcare insurance specialist, has selected ARAG to supply commercial legal protection.
ARAG Group launches business in Canada

The ARAG Group has continued its international expansion with the launch of ARAG Services Corporation in Canada with its headquarters in Toronto.
Not all ATE policies are created equal

After the Event policies may appear to provide identical cover but, in these turbulent times for the market, solicitors should be giving as much scrutiny...
News report exposes 57% increase in Identity theft

The news report exposed an increase of 57% in the number of victims of identity theft last year from 94,500 victims in 2014 to 148,000 victims in 2015.
Workers are afraid to claim for compensation following accidents at work

45% of workers in Britain fear losing their job if they take legal action against an employer.
Another glimpse of ATE’s future

We continue to demonstrate commitment and security to our solicitor partners by producing a new ATE policy that covers firms rather than individuals.
New solution for commercial property owners becomes instant hit

Since its launch just a year ago, Commercial Property Owners’ Legal Solutions (CPO) has proved an outstanding success story.
Taxpayers money wasted on ATE premium challenges

The NHS shouts about the cost of legal fees in clinical negligence cases but is silent over its invariably unsuccessful challenges against ATE premiums.
City office opening to build on London market success

UK office, in the heart of the City of London, to service and expand the increasing volume of business it has secured in the London market.
Identity Theft on the rise

ARAG offers telephone advice to Family Legal Solutions policyholders about how they can keep their ID secure...

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The RAG Issue #24

Freelancers fear HMRC more than Brexit

Weve Made Some Changes...

Bailiffs and the Tenant Who Refused to Give Up

Morrison and ARAG launch legal cover for Special Guardians through FosterTalk

Landmark “Zero-Hours” Holiday Pay Case Brought Using Legal Expenses Insurance Policy

Sustaining Growth - Our 2018 Results

ARAG Posts Positive Growth and Profit Figures For 2018 Despite Continuing ATE Market Challenges

Observations on the Annual Report of HM Courts & Tribunal Service

ACAS Annual report - ARAG View

Landmark Clinical Negligence Judgment is a Rare Victory for Access to Justice

The Challenges of ATE for Clinical Negligence Cases

ARAG launches operations in Australia

Should You Point Out Your Opponents Mistakes?

The RAG #23 ATE Special

Offshore and Out of Sight

LAMP failure highlights pressures on ATE sector

Employee Spotlight: Tom Hunt, ATE Senior Underwriter

Civil Liability Act Update

ARAG News & Updates June 2019

Action Underway on Adverse Cost Liability Risks

Our Approach to ATE Partnerships

Hurt on Holiday?

Learning at Work Week at ARAG

The RAG #22

All Change For Landlords

ACSO to Stand Up For Justice

Why Motor Matters

Why Motor Legal Protection Matters

Arag First With Relaunch of Motor Product Ready for Civil Liability Act

The Legal Risks of Being an Unmarried Couple - 5 Tips for Cohabiting Couples

The Implications of the Civil Liability Act

Azur and Arag in Smart Home Tie-up For ‘Emerging Wealth’ Customers

ARAG UK win Best Customer Service Product for Customer

Court backs recover-ability of agency fees in PI claims

Birth Injuries, Paternal Depression and Secondary Victim Claims

Is Your Property Fit for Human Habitation?

ATE Partnerships - Clarke Willmott

Chubb Selects ARAG to Provide Legal Protection for Commercial Clients

How After-The-Event Insurance Helps Victims of Clinical Negligence

Why Legal Protection Is More Important Than Ever

ARAG acquires DAS’ Operations in the Republic of Ireland and continues to pursue its international expansion course

Tribunal fees back on the table as employment claims continue to climb

The Civil Liability Act

Specialist Products That Go Beyond “Fitness to Practise“

Legal Expenses Insurance – it’s our specialist subject, but is it yours?

Issue 21

Justice In Crisis

The Flow of Personal Data After Brexit

The Government Has Killed Tenancy Fees, But What Does This Mean For Landlords?

Price Slater Gawne selects ARAG

Why Do People Sue the NHS?

Access to Justice - Our Mission Since 1935

Keeping up to date with the legal landscape

How SCIL aims to make the system fair for clinical negligence claimants

Some Interesting Business Statistics...

An ARAG Policyholders View

ARAG join SCIL’s lobby of Parliament

ARAGs Essential Business Legal insurance

#metoo and tribunal changes could create ‘perfect storm’ for Christmas party claims, businesses warned

Parents warned over Fortnite and FIFA credit card spending in run-up to Black Friday

ARAG appoints Doug Hunter

A lot to lose

New office acquired to house our expanding teams!

Dr Faßbender visits Bristol

Become an LEI expert with EduMe online training

Tribunal claims continue to soar

Smart thinking brings rapid change

Online platform delays whiplash reforms

Legal helplines buzzing as access to justice is cut

Issue 20

Future-proofing LEI

Changes to HMOs

Our First Wellbeing Week!

Covered: Health & Safety Executive Fees for Intervention

Faster & Free - Your clients right to medical records under GDPR

ARAG at 12

ARAG boosts sales team