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July 14, 2010Legal Insurer ARAG® Appoints David Bledsoe as Director of Business Development

Veteran marketing executive assumes new duties with global leader of legal insurance

May 20, 2010Legal Insurer ARAG® Receives Hermes Creative Award for Outstanding Communications

ARAG white paper presented the results of national study that showed nine out of 10 American workers had legal concerns and seven out of 10 experienced family, financial or other legal needs in the past year.

May 17, 2010Legal Insurer ARAG® Appoints Jerry Turjanica as Managing Director, Midwest

Veteran sales professional assumes new duties with global leader of legal insurance

April 29, 2010ARAG® and Drake University Law School Plan Special Events for Law Day 2010

The theme for this year’s observance, "Law in the 21st Century: Enduring Traditions, Emerging Challenges," is an appropriate topic given the concerns some consumers have about protecting personal rights in an era of instant access and sharing of information.

April 08, 2010Don't Procrastinate: Plan Now for Personal and Family Legal Needs

Many people don’t have a strong sense of urgency about long-range planning for legal and financial matters that affect them and loved ones.

March 18, 2010Take Time For Yourself: Tips For Caregivers

A growing number of Americans are being called on to be a caregiver.

March 01, 2010Group Legal Leader ARAG® Is Honored for Outstanding Training Programs to Support Business Initiatives, Strategic Planning Goals

ARAG training builds organizational capacity through continued development and helps employees make the connection between their roles within the organization and company’s business strategies for the future growth.

March 01, 2010Fraudsters Never Stop Trying to Steal Your Information so Proper Planning and Precaution Are Essential to Safeguard Your Security

Access to free credit reports and the availability of prevention and resolution resources help consumers fight back against the persistent threat of identity theft.

January 25, 2010ARAG® Caregiving Services Can Provide Employees with Important Resources and Solutions to Help Their Parents and Grandparents

For millions of American workers, taking care of elderly family members makes it harder to take care of business in their own careers and private lives.

December 24, 2009ARAG® Board Member David Baker Named to ABA Committee

Organizations Promote the Development of Legal Service Plans for the Benefit of Consumers and Attorneys

December 03, 2009Erin Barfels Promoted to Chief Human Resources Officer at ARAG®

Iowa State Graduate Directs HR Programs and Strategies for One of the Best Places to Work in Insurance

November 23, 2009Ann Dieleman Assumes Business Development Duties at ARAG®

Veteran insurance executive manages business strategies to provide affordable legal protection and services

November 23, 2009ARAG® Earns Center of Excellence Honor for Third Straight Year

ARAG® has been certified a Center of Excellence for the third consecutive year by BenchmarkPortal, a national benchmarking organization affiliated with Purdue University’s Center for Customer-Driven Quality.

November 19, 2009Stay Safe From Identity Theft

Last year, nearly 10 million Americans were victims of identity theft at an average cost of nearly $500 per person, according to the 2009 Javelin Strategy and Research survey. The Federal Trade Commission reports that identity theft was the nation's leading consumer complaint in 2008.

October 22, 2009ARAG® Recognized as One of the Best Places to Work in Insurance

ARAG®, a global leader of legal insurance, has been selected as one of the Best Places to Work in Insurance by Business Insurance magazine and Best Companies Group.

September 12, 2009Preserving The Family Nest Egg

A Harris Interactive survey found that over half of all adult Americans do not have a will--a percent that has remained virtually unchanged over recent years. Additionally, many people who have wills may not alter them to reflect major life changes, possibly leaving them at risk.

September 08, 2009More Than a Legacy

Through a partnership with ARAG®, spouse and dependent beneficiaries of group life insurance from The Principal® receive free three-month online access to will preparation services following an employee’s death. These individuals can use the services to create their own personal standard will, living will, healthcare power of attorney and financial power of attorney.

August 20, 2009White Paper Profiles Legal Needs for Four Generations of Americans

Legal-related matters span the generations, but our concerns and experiences often differ by life stage, life style or personal circumstances.

July 30, 2009America's Legal Concerns and Experiences Bridge the Generations

A national study entitled “Legal Needs of Today’s Multi-Generational Workforce” showed the vast majority of Americans were concerned about legal related-matters and most had experienced personal legal needs in the past year.

July 09, 2009ARAG® Wins Stevie Award as Customer Service Team of the Year

ARAG® has won the prestigious Stevie Award® as Customer Service Team of the Year in the banking, financial services and insurance category of The 2009 American Business Awards.

June 15, 2009A Growing Market You Should Know About – Group Legal Plans

The June issue of California Broker contains an article entitled “A Growing Market You Should Know About – Group Legal Plans.” The story was researched and written by ARAG.

June 15, 2009Toni Filia Joins Global Leader of Legal Insurance as Director of Sales

Toni Filia has joined ARAG® as Director of Sales for the company’s eastern region, which includes states in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Southeast.

June 15, 2009ARAG® Names Meghann Brady as Director of Sales, Western Region

Global Leader of Legal Insurance Appoints Talented Sales Professional to Consult with Clients in the Midwest, Southwest & Western States

May 21, 2009Legal Plans to the Rescue

ARAG is prominently featured in the May issue of Benefits Selling, a monthly publication for the producer audience, in an article entitled “Legal Plans to the Rescue.”

April 30, 2009Overwhelming Majority of Americans Are Concerned, But Don't Have a Plan to Deal with Personal Legal Issues That Can Occur

Study: Nearly 70 Percent Experienced Legal Events in The Past Year