DAS UK announces sale of Republic of Ireland operations to ARAG

27th February 2019

DAS UK Group has agreed to sell its business in the Republic of Ireland to ARAG. 

DAS has been offering legal insurance products for private individuals and commercial enterprises in the Republic of Ireland for over 20 years.

With a market share of roughly 60 percent and gross premium income of approximately €6 million in 2018, the company is the market-leading provider of legal insurance in the Republic of Ireland.

The present management team and staff will remain responsible for business operations in Dublin. 

Andrew Burke, CEO, DAS UK Group, said: “This transaction will allow us to concentrate our focus on continuing to improve the outcomes we achieve for our customers and business partners in the UK Market including Northern Ireland.

“I am delighted our colleagues in Dublin have a positive future under the ownership of ARAG and am confident they will continue to deliver a leading service to their customers.”

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