DUAL appoints new group director of underwriting

DUAL has introduced the appointment of David Harries as group director of underwriting, efficient from January 2024. In this new position, Harries will intently collaborate with Alan Telford, DUAL Group CUO.

Before becoming a member of DUAL, Harries was related to Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance, the place he held the place of government underwriter. With a profession span of over 30 years, he held varied roles at QBE, together with head of economic traces and lively underwriter at Syndicate 386. Harries has additionally managed groups of underwriters in each Lloyd’s and Company Markets.

Richard Clapham, CEO of DUAL Group, additionally expressed the corporate’s appreciation for Telford’s important contributions to the enterprise and famous his deliberate departure in the summertime of 2024. Telford’s intent to journey the world was disrupted by the worldwide pandemic, making his continued presence throughout the management staff since 2020 particularly worthwhile. The handover to Harries in January 2024 is anticipated on this key position.

“We’re delighted to welcome David, whose experience makes him a fantastic addition to our group. DUAL’s regional business model enables our local underwriting teams to respond in an agile way to an ever-evolving market. David will work collaboratively with each of our four regions, ensuring we have a global overview of underwriting trends and will help maximize cross-region partnerships with our carrier partners,” Clapham stated.

“David’s proven track record in delivering growth, combined with a deep knowledge of the insurance sector gives him a great perspective on how we can best expand our product range to meet the needs of our brokers and their clients,” Clapham stated.

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