Claims

Making a claim – important information

  • For new online claims please initially request a legal advice call-back before starting the process using this link, otherwise please select a claim option below.
  • Please avoid using Microsoft Internet Explorer when completing the form.
  • You will have 20 minutes to complete the form, and you will need to complete it in one session; you cannot save it to complete at a later date.
  • Do not attach any documents to the claim form. Once you have completed the form, please email all documentation, including a copy of your policy provider’s schedule to claims@das.co.uk with your claim reference in the subject line.
  • If you experience any problems with using the website, please call us on 0117 934 2111 and select the new claims option; an adviser will then be able to help you.

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Get legal advice

Have you discussed your issue with one of our legal advice team? Call the number listed in your policy wording – we will talk you through your options and try to help you secure an early resolution.

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Our legal document and guide services for personal customers (DAS Householdlaw) and business customers (DAS Businesslaw) contain a range of regularly updated expert business and legal guides, document builders, interactive checklists and videos to help personal, business and landlord customers manage their exposure to legal risk.

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Personal insurance

If you have a personal policy (e.g. Building and Contents, Home and Lifestyle, Travel, etc.) and would like to make a claim, you can follow this simple process. Common examples of claims we deal with are:

  • Employment claims: eg, pursuing a claim against your employer or ex-employer (eg for unfair dismissal or discrimination)
  • Contract claims: eg, pursuit of claims for breach of contract relating to the purchase of goods or services (eg sub-standard products purchased)
  • Pursuit of claims for personal injury (non-road traffic accident).

Stages of a claim Make a personal claim

Landlord insurance

If you have a landlord or property let policy and would like to make a claim, you can follow this simple process. Common examples of claims we deal with are:

  • Repossession claims: e.g. evicting tenants from an insured property after a notice of possession has expired
  • Rent recovery: e.g. pursuing a tenant for unpaid rent arrears.
  • Rent arrears / rent guarantee: e.g. payment of rent arrears when a tenant is still in residence
  • Property damage: e.g. a dispute relating to damage caused to the insured property.

Don’t forget that as a DAS property let customer, you also have access to DAS Businesslaw, where you can find scores of helpful guides and templates to address many common legal issues.

Stages of a claim Make a landlord claim

Commercial insurance

If you have a commercial policy (e.g. Business Insurance, Professional Liability, etc.) and would like to make a claim, you can follow this simple process. Common examples of claims we deal with are:

  • Employment claims: eg, defending claims brought against you by employees or ex-employees (unfair dismissal)
  • Contract claims: eg, pursuit of claims for breach of contract arising out of works you have carried out, or defence of claims brought against you for breach of contract arising out of services provided
  • Personal injury claims: eg. industrial accidents, slips, trips or falls in the workplace
  • Legal defence: eg, defending charges brought against the business by the Police or Health & Safety Executive
  • Tax claims: eg, relating to a tax investigation carried out by HMRC.

Stages of a claim Make a commercial claim