The Headline Makers - September 2018
The hottest stories on www.insuranceage.co.uk, the month in numbers and quotes from the biggest news stories of the month
The top 5 most readThe hottest stories from 1 July to 29 August on www.insuranceage.co.uk
Das v Asplin: Guilty three sentenced to 15 years
The former Das CEO Paul Asplin along with colleague David Kearns and ex-wife Sally Jones were sent to prison following fraud convictions. www.insuranceage.co.uk/ 3498216
Das v Asplin: Asplin guilty in fraud case
Following a trial which began in April a jury found Asplin guilty along with Kearns and Jones. Current wife Karen Asplin, Kearn’s wife Jayne
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