Das reveals new MD for UK and Ireland insurance
James Henderson joins legal expenses specialist from British Gas’ parent company Centrica.
Das UK Group has appointed James Henderson as managing director, insurance, for both UK and Ireland.
Henderson has joined from British Gas' parent company Centrica and will report to group CEO Andrew Burke.
At Centrica, Henderson was both trading director and interim group commercial director.
Responsibility
In his new role he will be responsible for the full P&L of the insurance business of the group including distribution, proposition development and fulfilment, marketing, underwriting and
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