International underwriting agency DUAL has announced three executive appointments in North America to strengthen its leadership team and support growth plans in the region.
Brad Dame joined earlier this year as Chief Commercial Officer and will be responsible for driving product strategy, development, distribution, and operational execution.
Dame previously held joint roles as Head of Middle Market Broking Solutions and COO Middle Market & Specialty Broking, North America, and Global Broking Program Manager for Willis Towers Watson.
Kimberly Jenkins takes on the newly created role of Chief M&A Officer, responsible for defining and delivering on DUAL’s M&A growth strategy in the North American market, working closely with Dame.
She brings over 15 years’ experience in strategic consulting and operations leadership, with an emphasis on strategic program development and execution for global operations.
Most recently, Jenkins was the Large Accounts Sales Operations Leader at Willis Towers Watson.
Kris Finsel will transition into the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO), succeeding Tracy Keill. Finsel joined DUAL in April 2020 as Finance Director, working closely with Keill to oversee the Corporate Finance function.
Richard Clapham, CEO, DUAL Group, said, “The US is the largest MGA market in the world, and our ambitions match the size of the opportunity. DUAL is uniquely placed in the US market, bringing over two decades of underwriting excellence while remaining firmly committed to independence.
“Growth in North America plays a pivotal role in our overall strategy as we look to capitalize on a market now worth $60bn in GWP. These appointments bring invaluable expertise and experience to an already strong leadership team, and we are delighted to have them on board.”
Jim O’Connor, CEO, DUAL North America added, “I believe we have a distinct value proposition in the US market as a leading, independent, and sustainable underwriting organization, and I am confident that Brad, Kimberly and Kris will play an important role in our next chapter of growth.
“We have ambitious plans for expansion in the US that we are focused on achieving sustainably through thoughtful acquisition and a continued focus on underwriting excellence. Now is an opportune time for the MGA market, and we are excited to be expanding our team at such a crucial moment for the business and industry.”
