DUAL Europe appoints Borrego as CUO

DUAL Europe has appointed Maria Borrego chief underwriting officer as the managing general agent seeks to expand its footprint in the region. Borrego will be based in Spain and report to Olaf Jonda, CEO of DUAL Europe.

Borrego joins DUAL Europe from QBE, where she was Europe deputy underwriting manager and head of financial lines. She had previously held roles at Aon, Marsh and AIG.

Jonda said: “Maria’s extensive background and proven expertise align perfectly with our ambition to be the partner of choice for both brokers and carriers. With Maria on board, we aim to strengthen our underwriting proposition, ensuring we continue to meet the evolving needs of our European clients.”

Borrego added: “My aspiration is for DUAL Europe to become a key partner for brokers and carriers across borders, building a growing, resilient and long-lasting insurance business, underpinned by best-in-class underwriting for our European clients.”