KGM, DUAL UK’s specialist motor MGA, has appointed Ciaran Astin as its Managing Director, subject to regulatory approval.
The MGA noted that this appointment is in line with its strategy to attract industry-leading talent to realise its growth ambitions in the highly competitive motor insurance sector.
Simon McGinn, Chief Executive Officer, DUAL UK commented: “We are delighted to welcome Ciaran on board as Managing Director of KGM. KGM is a recognised leader in specialist motor insurance with a history going back over 65 years.
“Ciaran joins a business already delivering above-sector growth, and I am confident his leadership will see this success continue. Ciaran’s career has included a strong focus on tech, data and AI which are very naturally key areas of focus for KGM, and looking ahead, we’ll be further investing people and technology to support our growth.”
Astin brings over a decade of leadership and business development experience within the motor insurance sector, having previously held senior roles at Hastings Group and Direct Line Group.
Most recently, he served as the Managing Director of DriveScore, the app-driven motor insurance data business within ClearScore group.
Astin concluded, “I am excited to be joining such a successful and established business as KGM.
“The leadership team have already achieved great things and I look forward to exploring new growth opportunities with them, providing even greater products and services to KGM’s customers.”
