DUAL appoints new group director of underwriting

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

Earlier than becoming a member of DUAL, Harries was related to Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance coverage, 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 strains and energetic underwriter at Syndicate 386. Harries has additionally managed groups of underwriters in each Lloyd’s and Firm 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 group since 2020 particularly invaluable. The handover to Harries in January 2024 is anticipated on this key function.

“We’re delighted to welcome David, whose expertise makes him a implausible addition to our group. DUAL’s regional enterprise mannequin permits our native underwriting groups to reply in an agile solution to an ever-evolving market. David will work collaboratively with every of our 4 areas, guaranteeing we have now a world overview of underwriting tendencies and can assist maximize cross-region partnerships with our service companions,” Clapham mentioned.

“David’s confirmed monitor file in delivering development, mixed with a deep data of the insurance coverage sector offers him a fantastic perspective on how we are able to greatest broaden our product vary to satisfy the wants of our brokers and their purchasers,” Clapham mentioned.

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