DCS home DCS home our team contact us DCS AP
about us our services news and case studies Extranet
 
     
Introduction
Corporate structure
Valuable expertise
Real flexibility
Impartial
Cost effective investigation
Tailored services
Tailored services
Links

about us

claims handling expertise

Combined, the senior staff of DCS have over 60 years experience in dealing with all aspects of Professional Liability, Marine & Energy business both in the U.K. and overseas.

In Professional Indemnity, we have dealt with many classes of business and professions such as Accountants, Architects, Engineers, Brokers, Financial Institutions, Surveyors and Solicitors. We administer claims primarily on a primary basis but also handle excess layer and infill claims.

Our General Liability portfolio includes most trades but more specifically includes manufacturers, Roofing Contractors, Local Authorities, Health Trusts and the Leisure Industry.

Full CV’s of the key personnel within the company can be found here, but below is an overview of the management team and their expertise.


 

Neil McManus – Managing Director

Neil McManus has been dealing with Professional Indemnity claims in both a lead and coinsurance capacity for over 25 years. His various roles over the years has led him to deal with both UK based and overseas clients across many professions including Architects, Engineers, Financial Advisors, Insurance Brokers and Surveyors, many of whom are among the largest in their field. Neil was responsible for the creation of DCS and has overall responsibility for management of the firm. His specialist field is construction related classes including
Surveyors, Architects and Engineers.

In addition to his role within DCS, Neil is also chairman of the Professional Indemnity Claims Forum, which is affiliated with the PI Forum and is made up of senior Professional Indemnity Claims Managers and Directors, who meet on a regular basis to discuss any issues and concerns that affect the market.

Read the full CV


 

Neil Sully – Director

Neil Sully has also been dealing with similar classes of business for over 13 years and was, until he joined DCS, the Claims Manager of a large regional underwriting operation based in the City.

Neil has been involved in many landmark cases including Layher vs Lowe and Rothschild vs Collyear. He was also responsible for the successful resolution by Mediation of a multi-million dollar claim against a substantial firm of Valuers in Australia. Neil’s specialist area is financial related losses, particularly against Independent Financial Advisers, having responsibility for management of the larger claims and IFA portfolios, as well as administration of the financial aspects of the firm.

Read the full CV