Howden’s Dual overhauls European leadership to become $5bn GWP MGA by 2027

Dual, the specialist underwriting arm of broking group  Howden and one of the largest international underwriting agencies with $2.3 billion of gross written premium, has crafted a new leadership team for Europe to drive its ambitious plans of  growing into a $5 billion GWP international MGA by 2027.

The company has unveiled two key appointments in its newly created  Dual Europe region – Olaf Jonda (pictured, left) as chief executive officer (CEO), and Daniela Rubes (pictured, right) as chief financial officer (CFO)

Jonda is currently managing director of  Dual Deutschland, and Rubes CFO of  Dual Italia. Jonda  will report to  Dual group CEO Richard Clapham.

These promotions follow the  announcement in April of Maurizio Ghilosso as executive chair of  Dual Europe.  Dual has been operating in Europe for almost 25 years having launched in Spain in 1998 and today operates from 14 European locations in 10 countries employing 200 people.

Ghilosso commented: “I am thrilled to welcome Olaf and Daniela to the  Dual Europe regional leadership team. They have both been with  Dual for more than 10 years and these well-deserved promotions absolutely demonstrate our philosophy of attracting and developing the best talent in the industry.

“Olaf and Daniela bring an in-depth knowledge not just of  Dual but also of the wider European market that will be invaluable as we position ourselves for further growth.”

Clapham, CEO of  Dual Group, added: “Our ambition is to grow  Dual Europe to a $750m GWP business over the next five years, and Olaf and Daniela will play a significant role in delivering this growth. Investment in talent is an important part of our strategy and I am delighted we have filled these critical roles internally.

“I am confident that our  Dual Europe leadership team will build a regional business that continues to attract the best underwriters in the European marketplace, as well as broadening our product offering to our distribution partners and clients.”

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