DUAL Corporate Risks has appointed Christopher Blake as a professional indemnity underwriter in the company’s national business unit.

Blake, previously a member of Chartis' financial lines team, will start at DUAL on 20th June.

DUAL Corporate Risks underwriting director Jennifer Martin said: “Chris is a highly respected and popular professional and his appointment really strengthens our offering in the IT space. We are excited to have the depth of talent to take forward ambitious growth plans for the national business unit, which is our hub for regional business outside the London market.”