The Recruitment & Employment Confederation has agreed a strategic alliance with consultants Croner to provide legal insurance for its members.

From 1 January 2017, agencies with a turnover of up to £10m will automatically receive Croner Legal Expenses Insurance as part of their REC membership, while members with turnover of more than £10m will be able to access the same insurance with a minimum 25% discount.

As part of the deal, REC members receive legal cover for employment disputes, legal defence, tax protection, property protection and personal injury, and gain access to Croner’s Tax, VAT and Health & Safety Helplines, a business diagnostics tool, and salary benchmarking, plus discounts on a range of other Croner products and services.