DAS Legal Expenses
#Insagepeople: 25 September - 1 October
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Das reflects on 2016’s £17.4m loss
CEO Andrew Burke says business is now in “growth phase” of turnaround but admits that some job losses cannot be ruled out as it seeks to “rationalise expenses”.
Operating losses grow to £17.4m for Das in 2016
Figures show growth in GWP but COR remains north of 100%.
ASA reveals insurance advertising complaints
Data shows that there have been 366 complaints so far this year but the number of year-on-year complaints is falling.
Fitch puts Elite on negative rating watch as it prepares for run-off
The insurer announced it would close to new business as insurers describe legal expenses ATE as a difficult market.
Das revamps commercial LEI policy
The changes will see additional cover and enhancements.
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Das finds itself at centre of deer drama
A rogue deer startled staff in the Das Bristol office and is believed to have closed roads in the local area.
Market moves: Spring has sprung
Spring is here and brokers continue to see fewer people moves than insurers.
Das in phase two of turnaround
Legal expenses insurer commits to broker market following “well documented challenges” as it seeks to build trust.
#Insagepeople: 27 March - 02 April 2017
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CFO to leave Das UK
Thomas Jannakos is returning to Germany.
Das suffers further management exits
Head of ATE division Mark Rhoder is set to leave the legal expenses insurer.
Andrew Burke pleased with owner’s backing as Das invests for the future
After 2015’s losses CEO admits 2016 will be another year in the red but predicts 2017 turnaround in the figures.
Das posts £5.7m loss for 2015
GWP drops 23% at legal expenses insurer as parent company injects £5.3m.
Das appoints RSA’s David Swigciski
Swigciski starts immediately as head of corporate for the Bristol-based legal expenses insurer.
Das reveals new MD for UK and Ireland insurance
James Henderson joins legal expenses specialist from British Gas’ parent company Centrica.
Das vs Asplin and others case referred to Crown Court
The private prosecution Das is making against former CEO Paul Asplin and others on fraud and conspiracy charges will be heard at Southwark Crown Court in August.
Das launches private prosecution against Paul Asplin
Asplin called to criminal court on fraud charges as he denies charge.
Lyndon Willshire joins Temple Legal Protection
Willshire appointment follows the exit of Phil Bellamy who left earlier this year.
Das takes ex-boss Paul Asplin to court
Court case follows Asplin's suspension in October 2014 and departure in February 2015.
Further management exit at Das
Bob Screen set to leave legal expenses insurer at the end of the month.
Das increases commercial legal expenses cover to £250,000
Insurer increases standard limit of indemnity for standalone commercial legal protection policies.
Das Legal Expenses moves into loss for 2014
Das Legal Expenses posts a loss of £232,000 for 2014 and reduction in GWP and COR hits 100.3%.