Dual Corporate Risks
Dual to rebrand Americas business
HSU and VKU are to come under the Dual brand from 1 October to better reflect the size of its international operations.
IT experts target six MGAs with new ‘shrink wrapped’ underwriting service
Insurance IT specialist Salmon has launched a new end-to-end underwriting service for managing general agent start-ups in a bid to make writing risk less “labour intensive”.
Brit lead underwriter heads to Dual with speciality liability team
Departing lead underwriter John Murphy has thanked his former employers at Brit Global Specialty after revealing his decision to join Dual, taking his entire underwriting team with him.
British Insurance Awards Winners announced
The great and good in the UK insurance industry came together last night at the Royal Albert Hall to celebrate the industry's achievements over the past year, which saw LV crowned General Insurer of the Year.
British Insurance Awards Winners announced
The great and good in the UK insurance industry came together last night at the Royal Albert Hall to celebrate the industry's achievements over the past year, which saw LV crowned General Insurer of the Year.
Top five European news stories
The top five European stories from www.insuranceinsight.com over the past seven days.
MGA Dual expands with new Austrian office
Dual Group, the underwriting arm of Hyperion Insurance Group, has announced that Dual Austria will open its doors in Vienna on 1 July fronted by liability specialist Hannes Puchner.
Dual opens Austria office
Dual, the underwriting arm of Hyperion Insurance Group, will open Dual Austria in Vienna on 1 July and liability specialist Hannes Puchner will head up the operation.
Hyperion valued at £165m as BP Marsh sells a stake to Murofo
BP Marsh & Partners announced this morning that its wholly-owned subsidiary, BP Marsh & Company, has sold 1 193 500 shares (2.75%) in Hyperion Insurance Group for a cash consideration of £4.5m.
MGA Dual continues to expand in Asia with Singapore branch
The Dual Group, the underwriting arm of Hyperion Insurance Group, has unveiled plans to open Dual Singapore in the second half of 2012.
MGA Dual grows Asian presence with Singapore opening
The Dual Group, the underwriting arm of Hyperion Insurance Group, has unveiled plans to open Dual Singapore in the second half of 2012.
Martha Gorman joins Dual Ireland
Dual Ireland has expanded its Dublin-based team with the appointment of Martha Gorman as development underwriter for financial lines.
Hyperion courts Windsor as it takes firm steps towards flotation
The proposed acquisition of Lloyd’s broker Windsor by international broking and underwriting group Hyperion could lead to additional takeover deals in 2012, and would bolster the latter’s chances of initial public offering success, following confirmation…
PI broker launches commercial lines smartphone app
A professional indemnity insurance broker has launched a PI smartphone application that allows IT professionals to receive insurance quotes and buy cover.
Coates named as Dual International CEO
Damien Coates has been appointed chief executive of Hyperion Insurance Group firm Dual International.
Dual strikes Aspen and Pembroke capacity deals
Specialist underwriting agency Dual Corporate Risks has entered into a strategic partnership with Aspen Managing Agency (Syndicate 4711) and Pembroke Managing Agency (Syndicate 4000) to provide additional capacity for directors' & officers' liability.
Dual extends D&O through Lloyd’s
Specialist underwriting agency DUAL Corporate Risks has entered into a strategic partnership with Aspen Managing Agency (Syndicate 4711) and Pembroke Managing Agency (Syndicate 4000) to provide additional capacity for directors' & officers' liability.
Ace snaps up former Chubb regions boss
Ace has today unveiled former Chubb Insurance UK regions manager Carolyn Hamilton as the firm’s new corporate risks regional development manager.
Miller appoints former Marsh man to corporate risks team
Miller has today underlined its commitment to strengthening its corporate risks team with the appointment of Mark Hicks from Marsh.
MGAA launch: Changing perceptions
Delayed since 2010, the Managing General Agents Association launched this month, with a brief to ensure the insurance industry and regulators understand exactly what role MGAs perform.
Market moves: Bucking the trend for UK employment
With September in full swing, announcements of moves around the market are arriving thick and fast. After the dearth of recruitment news in August, disciplines across the industry spectrum appear busy luring expertise from competitors, promoting from…
Dual confirms Flatman departure
Dual Corporate Risks has confirmed the departure of Neil Flatman, just seven months after he was appointed international property business manager at the firm.
Dual names new senior underwriter
Underwriting agency Dual Corporate Risks has appointed Paul Russell as director and senior underwriter of its financial institutions division.
Interview - Charles Earle: Aiming high with Arista-cratic Earle
Despite falling short of his initial five-year plan, Charles Earle has still seen Arista make considerable achievements. He talks to Lynn Rouse about his philosophy surrounding underwriting control, system transparency and acquisition plans.