Arag UK chief executive set to retire following acquisition

Arag UK has announced that chief executive Tony Buss will step down after nearly 20 years with the firm.

Buss will be succeeded by David Haynes, who will officially assume his new role on 1 April 2025.

Buss has spent the last 19 years with the business, with him looking after the UK arm in the top executive position since 2006.

He also assumed responsibility for Arag’s new legal expenses arm following the firm’s acquisition of DAS UK in 2023.

The deal, which was finalised at the start of 2024, saw Bristol-based DAS UK rebranded to Arag Legal Expenses Insurance Company.

Buss will step down from the executive board upon reaching retirement age. However, he will remain connected to the company in an advisory role.

Arag SE chairman Dr. Renko Dirksen said: “The Arag Group owes Buss a great debt of gratitude.

“He has successfully built and led our UK operations since 2006. Moreover, Buss played a key role in Arag SE’s acquisition of DAS UK, which was smoothly finalised at the beginning of 2024.”

Successor

Successor Haynes is a founding member of Arag UK.

The acquisition of DAS UK saw Haynes serve as a member of the new leadership team and on the board of directors of the newly established ARAG entities.

Most recently, he was responsible for underwriting as director of Arag Legal Expenses Insurance Company.

“Haynes has proven himself through his highly successful work within the leadership team, making him an excellent choice for this new role,” Dirksen said.

“We are delighted that he will now lead Arag’s newly structured UK business and its 900 employees.”