Dual Europe names QBE’s Borrego as CUODual Europe has appointed QBE’s Maria Borrego as chief underwriting officer.
Dual bolsters UK presence with IPP purchaseHowden-owned Dual UK has acquired travel insurance MGA International Passenger Protection.
Dual names Rodriguez Forero as Latin America CEOHowden-owned MGA Dual Group has appointed Marilena Rodriguez Forero as CEO of the newly established DUAL Latin America.
Dual names AIG’s Wyss as managing director of Swiss unitDual, the specialist underwriting arm of Howden Group, has strengthened its regional European capabilities with the appointment of Michael Wyss as managing director of Dual Swiss.
Dual Europe strengthens construction practice with VHV partnershipDual Europe, the specialist underwriting arm of Howden Group, has strengthened its position in the construction market through a strategic partnership with German insurer VHV Allgemeine Versicherung AG.
Dual names Stoop to succeed Kegel as Benelux MDDual, the specialist underwriting arm of Howden Group, has appointed Aram Stoop as managing director of Dual Benelux succeeding Peter Kegel, who has left the business.
Dual expands North America risk modelling capabilities with Jha hireDual North America has appointed Alok Jha as senior vice president, risk modelling.
Catalytic gets QBE capacity for E&S builder’s risk programCatalytic Risk Managers & Insurance Agency has partnered with QBE North America on a program offering non-admitted construction all risk coverage for builder’s risk projects.
Dual’s Sweeney: Elevated MGA multiples expected to continue as innovative structures rise to the foreHigh multiples achieved by delegated underwriting authority enterprises during recent sale processes are unlikely to markedly reduce with investor appetite for deals remaining strong, according to Dual Group executive chairman Kieran Sweeney.
Dual names Allianz’s Sayce head of emerging productsDual, the specialist underwriting arm of Howden Group, has appointed Scott Sayce as head of emerging products.
Dual launches Axa XL-backed title insurance in Australia and New ZealandDual, the specialist underwriting arm of Howden Group, has launched a new business line offered by its specialist title insurance team, Dual Asset, in Australia.
Dual confirms Swiss Re marine acquisitionHowden-owned MGA Dual has confirmed its acquisition of Swiss Re’s Genoa-based marine team, with Andrea Cupido to lead the unit's European marine team as executive chairman.
Dual’s motor MGA KGM names Astin as MDKGM, Howden-owned Dual UK’s specialist motor MGA, has appointed Ciaran Astin as managing director.
Dual hires Everest’s Déal to lead French unitHowden-owned MGA Dual has continued to build out its European business with the appointment of Guillaume Déal as managing director for Dual France.
Dual names IQUW’s Farnworth chief actuary for UK and EuropeHowden-owned MGA Dual has appointed Catherine Farnworth as chief actuary for Dual UK and Europe, with Catherine Dixon and Rob Corner named as the UK arm’s chief underwriting officer and chief distribution officer.
Dual appoints Sherry head of transactional risk divisionHowden-owned MGU platform Dual North America has named Mike Sherry as the head of its transactional risk division.
Dual North America forms Chamberlain-led specialty healthcare divisionHowden-owned Dual North America has launched a specialty healthcare program led by Dwain Chamberlain as executive vice president and head of specialty healthcare.
Former Dual transactional liability team launches new MGU Sands Point RiskFormer Dual Transactional Liability executives Dennis Kearns, Patrick Darragh and Dan Simnowitz, have teamed up to launch the new MGU Sands Point Risk.
Dual Europe signals further expansion with new Hervé-led French unitDual Europe, the specialist European underwriting arm of Howden Group, has appointed Gwenaël Hervé as chairman to establish and develop its business in France.
Dual NA partners with Axis to launch surety unit led by Farina and KeatingDual North America has entered the surety market with the launch of a new surety underwriting division supported by Axis and led by former Argo executives Mark Farina and Brendan Keating.