Howden speciality unit DUAL taps Allianz vet for European growth role

DUAL, the specialist underwriting arm of Howden Group Holdings, has continued its European leadership build-out by finding its next commercial director among the ranks at Allianz.

Floris Wijchman (pictured) comes to  DUAL to follow a nearly 10-year tenure at Allianz, most recently as managing director for global mid-caps. His 25-year industry experience also includes various roles at Swiss Re including Head of CEO Office and a career start at Aon Risk Solutions.

DUAL Europe CEO Olaf Jonda commented: “We are delighted to welcome Floris to the  DUAL Europe leadership team. His extensive experience both in commercial and reinsurance business will play a key role in helping to make  DUAL Europe the specialty market of choice for quality brokers.  DUAL has been operating in Europe for almost 25 years and is already a significant player but we see real opportunities to further expand our European footprint. Floris’s proven track record in driving growth make him an invaluable member of our team.”

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