Dual opens in Ireland

Dual Corporate Risks has today opened its Irish branch.

The new office in Dublin will be headed up by Brian Martin who joins Dual from AIG in Ireland. Assuming the role of national underwriting manager for Ireland, Martin will be responsible for the development of Dual’s Irish business and broker relationships in the region.

He will report to managing director Mark Bridges and will be supported by the company’s head office in London and its national business unit in Manchester.

Russell Kilpatrick, executive chairman of Dual Corporate Risks, said: “Our decision to expand into Ireland demonstrates our commitment to territorial expansion as well as our ongoing organic growth strategy. The market in Ireland has potential and will complement our existing risk profile of providing local solutions in local markets.”

“Brian’s indepth knowledge of the local market, relationship with brokers both in Dublin and across regional Ireland, along with his underwriting expertise will be a great asset to us. We are confident that we will be successful in providing D&O and PI products specifically tailored to meet the needs of the middle market in the region.”

Martin added: “It is with great pleasure that I join the Dual team to spearhead this new operation. Dual Ireland will be well equipped to respond to Irish brokers’ needs and I look forward to being able to offer Dual’s fresh proposition to the Irish broker market.”