D.A.S. Legal Expenses Insurance Co. Ltd. Aug 07
Standard & Poors, August 2007
Abstract
Strategic importance to the ERGO group, and ultimately to the Munich Re group Good competitive position, albeit in niche U.K. segments Moderate earnings track record Adequate capitalization The ratings on U.K.-based legal expenses insurance (LEI) underwriter D.A.S. Legal Expenses Insurance Co. Ltd. (DASUK) are driven by the company's strategically important status to the ERGO group (ERGO; and ultimately to Munich Re group (Munich Re; main entities are rated AA-/Stable/--)). The ratings also reflect DASUK's good competitive position, albeit in the relatively niche U.K. LEI market. These strengths are offset by marginal earnings and a marginal capital position. DASUK is wholly owned by D.A.S. Rechtsschutz-Versicherungs-AG (DASG; 'Api' unsolicited rating), the European leader in LEI. DASUK's strong working relationship with DASG and...
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