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Scott Sayce to join DUAL as Group Head of Emerging Products
29th May 2024
DUAL Group has announced the appointment of specialist lines veteran Scott Sayce as Group Head of Emerging Products, a newly created role. He will join the MGA on September 1, and will report to David Harries who joined DUAL as Group Director of Underwriting in January 2024. Harries commented: “Scott has a ... Read the full article
DUAL launches new title insurance capability in Asia Pacific
1st May 2024
DUAL Australia is launching a new business line in the Asia Pacific region through its specialised title insurance team, DUAL Asset. Leading this initiative is Chris Hammond, Head of Asia Pacific for DUAL Asset. The focus areas include real estate transactions involving commercial properties in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and Singapore, ... Read the full article
DUAL strengthens European marine capability with acquisition of Swiss Re team
16th April 2024
DUAL, the specialist underwriting arm of Howden Group Holdings, has significantly strengthened its European marine capability by acquiring Swiss Re's Genoa-based Marine team, and has authority to write marine business for the global reinsurer going forward. The transaction is in line with DUAL’s ambitions of becoming a leading player in the ... Read the full article
DUAL’s KGM appoints Ciaran Astin as Managing Director
2nd April 2024
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 ... Read the full article
Guillaume Déal named managing director of DUAL France
12th March 2024
DUAL Europe recently announced the appointment of Guillaume Déal as the Managing Director of DUAL France, a strategic move aimed at further strengthening the company’s leadership team in France. In his new role, Déal will be based in Paris and will report directly to Olaf Jonda, CEO at DUAL Europe. Déal will ... Read the full article
DUAL UK appoints CUO and Chief Distribution Officer
15th February 2024
DUAL UK, part of the specialist underwriting arm of Howden Group, has named Catherine Dixon as Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) and Rob Corner as the Chief Distribution Officer. Corner joins the business in May and Dixon will join in June with both reporting to Simon McGinn, Chief Executive Officer, DUAL UK. The ... Read the full article
DUAL NA adds Mike Sherry as Head of Transactional Risk
9th February 2024
DUAL North America has appointed Mike Sherry as the new Head of its Transactional Risk division, splitting his time between San Francisco and New York. Sherry's remit in the new role includes the responsibility for the strategic direction and management of DUAL’s Transactional Risk division which launched in 2020 with a ... Read the full article
DUAL NA launches Specialty Healthcare program with new hire
16th January 2024
DUAL North America, a specialty program administrator and part of the DUAL Group, has appointed Dwain Chamberlain as Executive Vice President and Head of Specialty Healthcare, as the company launches its new Specialty Healthcare program. Chamberlain will be reporting to Chief Casualty Officer, Connie Germano. His remit will include being responsible ... Read the full article
DUAL North America’s NBIS undergoes leadership transition
15th December 2023
Bill Tepe, President of NationsBuilders Insurance Services, Inc. (NBIS), a DUAL subsidiary since 2009, has announced his retirement effective January 12th, 2024. Tepe, who contributed 14 years of service to NBIS, expressed pride in the shared triumphs and growth during his tenure, extending gratitude to the exceptional team and partners. D.J. Postles, ... Read the full article
DUAL Europe appoints Gwenaël Hervé to lead French subsidiary
13th December 2023
DUAL Europe has appointed Gwenaël Hervé as Chairman to establish and develop the company's business in France, which will initially offer Financial Lines, Professional Indemnity, Cyber, construction all risks and Title and M&A insurance solutions for medium-sized and large companies. France is one of Europe’s largest insurance markets, giving DUAL reach ... Read the full article
DUAL appoints David Harries as Group Director of Underwriting
11th October 2023
DUAL, the specialist underwriting arm of Howden Group Holdings, has announced that David Harries is joining the company in January 2024 as Group Director of Underwriting. Harries will be working closely with DUAL’s Group Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO), Alan Telford, who is leaving the company next year. Richard Clapham, CEO, DUAL Group, ... Read the full article
DUAL Europe launches new Marine Hub in Rotterdam
4th October 2023
DUAL Europe has continued its expansion in key sectors with a new Marine team in Rotterdam led by experienced underwriters Aram Stoop and Pim de Pooter. DUAL Europe’s new Marine Hub will initially offer Ocean and Inland Hull, Builders Risks, Cargo and Land Equipment cover. DUAL said it will also provide the ... Read the full article
DUAL hires Allianz’s Simon McGinn as UK CEO
5th September 2023
DUAL, the specialist underwriting arm of Howden Group Holdings, has appointed Simon McGinn as CEO of its UK business, subject to regulatory approval. McGinn is set to join the firm on January 1, 2024, where he will report to Richard Clapham, CEO, DUAL Group. According to the firm, McGinn's appointment will help ... Read the full article
Connie Germano joins DUAL North America as CCO
23rd August 2023
Former Everest underwriting executive Connie Germano has joined MGA platform DUAL North America as Chief Casualty Officer (CCO). DUAL is an underwriting business founded in 1998. The company is one of the largest international MGA’s with over $3.2 billion of GWP. Germano brings to her new role 25 years of international insurance ... Read the full article
DUAL appoints Tricia Loney as Head of Specialty Casualty
21st August 2023
DUAL North America has announced the appointment of Tricia Loney as Head of Specialty Casualty. This hire comes in succession with the announcement of Connie Germano as the Chief Casualty Officer, to who Loney will be reporting. Loney's remit in the role will be being responsible for the long-term, sustainable profitability of ... Read the full article
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