Howden-owned MGA announces rebrand as it looks to simplify operations

Howden-owned MGA Dual has unified its brand as it looks to simplify its operations.

Dual employs more than 1,700 people in 21 countries and provides propositions across 70 product lines.

To simplify access for partners and clients, Dual has said its Oliva, Aqua, Asset, Galileo and M&A arms now be known as Dual UK.

Several other Dual businesses, including KGM, Magenta, David Ashby and the recently acquired IPP, will continue to operate under their current brand as part of Dual UK.

Meanwhile, the MGA’s global website has been refreshed, with it aiming to provide easier navigation to each area of the business based on products.

’Forward-thinking approach’

Richard Clapham, chief executive at Dual Group, said: “Our ambition is to be the world’s best underwriting business and this vibrant new brand truly reflects the innovative forward-thinking approach that makes Dual different among MGAs.

“We take our relationships very seriously and aim to be a trusted partner of choice. This is why we continuously improve every aspect of our business to help our brokers, our carrier partners and our people do more.

“We have put this commitment into practice with our new brand, by reviewing every touchpoint to drive improvement, including launching one seamless global website to give easier access to the breadth of our products and services.”

David Howden, chief executive at Howden, added: “Back in 1998, we set out to build a different kind of underwriting business. One built with talented, creative underwriters who have greater authority to follow their commercial instincts.

“Looking at Dual today, I couldn’t be prouder of the unique business that we have built together. Although we’re only just getting started and there is an exciting journey ahead, Dual’s founding vision will always guide us – putting trust in our talent to grow our business and helping the people we work with do more.”