DAS Legal Expenses
High Net Worth: Opportunities abound to target the top
Despite the economic conditions, high net worth insurance continues to thrive. But will this lead to a host of new entrants in the market?
Legal expenses insurer DAS returns to profit and applies to SRA to buy a law firm
DAS has reported that it increased gross written premiums by 16% in 2011, returning a pre-tax profit of £9.7m compared with losses the previous year.
Market moves: XL rings the changes
XL led the way in the recruitment space this week, as insurers made a number of key appointments. While XL added four new staff members to its ranks, Liberty Mutual, Canopius, CNA Europe and Axa also had a busy seven days. In comparison, the broking…
Market moves: The busy world of broking
As January draws to a close, the past week has been a busy time in the world of insurance broking. Aon Benfield, Willis and Marsh all welcomed new chief executives, while Towergate, UIB and Prime Professions also made moves for new staff. However, it was…
DAS recruits first ever COO
The DAS group has appointed Paul Timmins, pictured, to the newly created role of chief operating officer.
BGL linked with Minster Law swoop as insurer/broker ABS uptake tipped to rise
The on-going backlash over referral fees has been credited as both a hindrance and catalyst for insurers and brokers seeking alternative business structures.
DAS continues to provide legal expenses for Sterling
DAS has extended its contract to provide Sterling Insurance customers with legal expenses cover.
DAS buys specialist legal website firm
The DAS UK Group has bought Bristol-based online legal services company Everything Legal.
Market moves: Setting the trend
Insurer MMA was the main recruiter this week, with the firm naming five new staff across its regional office network. The moves set the trend among fellow underwriters, with high-profile appointments at Groupama, DAS and for Markel’s fledging operation…
Legal expenses: Survival of the fittest
Legal expenses insurers must adapt their models quickly to survive the government’s reforms — or risk extinction.
DAS appoints operations head
DAS Group has named Richard Harris as head of claims assistance.
Firms warned over ‘hiatus’ in approval of alternative business structures
Insurance firms seeking to become alternative business structures should beware an over-regulated business environment by an “under-resourced” Solicitors’ Regulation Authority.
Legal expenses - Commercial cover: Two sides to the story
With the legal expenses sector about to undergo a massive shake-up, Jakki May looks at the changes, why some are welcoming them with open arms and why others
People moves – 4 August 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the 4 August 2011 edition of Post.
DAS appoints senior risk and compliance officer
DAS Group has appointed Deborah Douglas as the new senior risk and compliance officer.
News analysis - ABS delay: Still waiting for a change
Last week it was confirmed the Solicitors Regulation Authority would not be approving alternative business structures this year at least. Amy Ellis asks what caused the delay.
Amicus to close Colchester office in efficiencies push
DAS-owned Amicus Legal is to close its office in Colchester, making 21 people redundant.
Post Magazine – 21 July 2011
This week the Post team reports on DAS’ decision to close the Amicus Legal office in Colchester, a move which will cost 21 people their jobs.
Amicus to close Colchester office in efficiencies push – Insurance News Now – 21 July 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines this week's major general insurance stories including DAS’ decision to close the Amicus Legal office in Colchester, a move which will cost 21 people their jobs.
Fusion enhances legal expenses offering
Fusion Insurance and DAS have strengthened their legal expenses offering for clients and brokers.
Alternative business structures: I bought the law
With the arrival of alternative business structures imminent, Amy Ellis looks at the pros and cons of the ability for those outside the legal sphere to invest in services.
Another insurer resigns from the ABI over Jackson stance
Elite Insurance Company has confirmed that it will be resigning from the Association of British Insurers with immediate effect.
Post history - five years ago: Expenses market fights back
Looking through Post's back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from five years ago reveals.
DAS names legal services manager
DAS Legal Expenses Insurance has appointed Sue Renny legal services manager, with immediate effect.