DUAL North America has announced two new underwriting leadership appointments in its casualty divisions, Andreas Graham as Executive Vice President of the EIURS team, a division of DUAL, and Ed Frey as Senior Vice President of Professional Liability.
Leading the EIURS team at DUAL, Graham will head the middle market energy casualty, ocean marine, and inland marine underwriting operations.
His primary objectives encompass driving growth and reinforcing the company’s position within this crucial market segment.
Graham is a recognised leader in the casualty insurance space with over two decades of industry experience.
He brings extensive experience in marine and energy risks, having served most recently as Head of Excess Casualty National Accounts at Everest Insurance, where he managed a diverse portfolio across energy, construction, and general industry sectors.
Throughout his career, the executive has held senior positions at AIG, ACE USA, and ProSight Specialty, further broadening his knowledge across the energy, marine, and construction markets.
Based in Boston, Graham will report to Connie Germano, Chief Casualty Officer at DUAL North America.
Graham commented: “DUAL’s commitment to innovation and delivering specialized solutions aligns perfectly with my experience in the casualty space. I look forward to collaborating with the entire team to build on the strong foundation already in place and drive even greater success in the marine and energy markets.
“I am thrilled to join DUAL North America and lead the EIURS team during such an exciting time of growth and opportunity.”
As SVP of Professional Liability, Frey will work towards driving growth and innovation in the division. He will oversee DUAL’s existing professional liability portfolio while spearheading initiatives to expand the platform and identify new market opportunities.
Frey brings to his new role 20 years of expertise in professional liability underwriting and broking. Through his career he has successfully managed diverse portfolios spanning architects & engineers (A&E), miscellaneous professional liability (MPL), accountants, employment practices liability insurance (EPLI), technology, and environmental risks.
Most recently, he served as Director of Underwriting at Navigators, where he led the development and execution of multiple professional liability programs.
Based in Chicago, Frey will report to Connie Germano, and work closely with the team to deliver strategic growth in this dynamic sector.
Frey stated: “I’m excited to be joining DUAL North America at such an important juncture for the professional liability division. With an experienced team and a dynamic market, I look forward to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, creating new opportunities for growth, and delivering solutions that truly make a difference for our clients.”
Larry Baldino, who stepped in to lead the professional liability division for the last few years, will now fully focus on overseeing DUAL’s expanding cyber business and driving its growth and innovation.
Connie Germano, Chief Casualty Officer noted: “With the appointments of Andreas and Ed, we have a unique opportunity to elevate our casualty and professional liability offerings.
“Their deep industry expertise and proven leadership will strengthen our ability to deliver more value to our customers, ensuring we continue to meet the evolving needs of the market with innovative solutions.”
