Dual promotes for new group chief commercial officer

MGA Dual Group has promoted former group chief innovation officer Scott Sayce to the role of group chief commercial officer, effective immediately.

Sayce – who left his role as global head of cyber at Allianz Commercial to join the firm in 2024 – will report directly to Richard Clapham, chief executive at Dual, and will serve on the Dual Group executive committee (GEC).

Clapham stated that Sayce would be asked to “drive our innovation agenda, as well as ensuring that our strategy remains focused on how we can add real and tangible value to our strategic partners”.

Sayce’s industry experience includes time spent in various senior and leadership positions at Axa, CNA Hardy, Sayce Insurance Brokers, Macbeth Insurance Brokers and CFC.

Significant contribution

Clapham said: “Sayce has made a significant contribution to Dual since he joined us two years ago, bringing with him a wealth of industry experience. Sayce combines a deep understanding of underwriting with a truly commercial outlook.

“Most recently, Sayce has collaborated closely with our regional teams to launch new global cyber capacity, which is now available in multiple geographies, offering better solutions for our brokers and their clients.”

He continued “Sayce will be joining the GEC, taking over the role of chief commercial officer from Darren Doherty who is retiring from Dual after eight years in the role and a successful career spanning over 30 years in the insurance industry. We wish Doherty all the very best for the next exciting chapter in his life.”

The new appointee added: “This is a tremendous opportunity in a fantastic business and I am proud to take up this opportunity to help drive our strategy and oversight of our new initiatives.

“Dual has a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment where people are trusted to innovate, to take ownership and make a real impact and we will continue to focus on building stronger and deeper relationships with our strategic partners.”