Dual unveils new chief underwriting officer

Dual International has appointed Paul Ferris as chief underwriting officer with effect from 1st October 2009.

Ferris was previously Dual International’s chief operating officer and has been with the Hyperion Group since 1997.

Prior to joining the Hyperion Group, Ferris was the claims manager at Nelson Hurst & Marsh (now part of Lockton).

Bob Van Gieson, chief executive and chairman of Dual International, said: “I am delighted that Paul will be stepping into this new role. As our business grows, so too does the importance of central underwriting oversight and controls to ensure we maintain our underwriting focus in order to continue to deliver significant underwriting profits.”

Paul Ferris added: “I am excited to take on this new role and look forward to working with Bob, and the rest of the Dual management team to deliver growth with superior underwriting results.”