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Meet the underwriters
Your DUAL underwriting team is one of the most experienced Private Client teams in the Irish market.
Barry
Barry O'Dwyer
Barry O'Dwyer
Managing Director
Barry O’Dwyer is the Managing Director of DUAL Underwriting Ireland DAC, having established DUAL’s Irish business in 2015. DUAL Private Client has since grown to become one of Ireland’s principal High Net Worth insurers, specialising in private homes, jewellery, fine art, as well as luxury and high performance cars, private fleets and classic car collections. Barry has over 25 years’ experience in the industry, with 10 years in Aviva in a variety of management roles and a further 10 with Chubb, where he ran their HNW division. Outside of work, Barry likes to play golf (badly) and keep fit by running the (very) odd marathon.
E: bodwyer@dualgroup.ie
T: 016640001
Kate
Kate O'Connor
Kate O'Connor
Head of Business Development
Kate O’Connor is the Head of Business Development for DUAL Underwriting Ireland DAC. Kate joined DUAL in 2015 as a Senior Underwriter and has played an intricate role in growing the business over the years. Previously in AIG, Kate has over 10 years’ experience in the insurance industry with a strong focus on underwriting and business development. Outside of work, Kate enjoys playing rounders and lifting weights in the gym.
E: koconnor@dualgroup.ie
T: 016640001
Siobhan
Siobhan Mannion
Siobhan Mannion
Head of Underwriting Operations
Siobhan Mannion is Head of HNW Underwriting Operations for DUAL Underwriting Ireland DAC having joined in 2019. Siobhan has been working in the insurance industry since 2012, spread across both Zurich and Patrona Underwriting Ltd, where she excelled in various underwriting and audit roles. Prior to that she spent 8 years working in the investment fund industry. In her spare time Siobhan loves going to the gym, cycling and most importantly dining out.
E: smannion@dualgroup.ie
T: 016640001
Rachel
Rachel McDonald
Rachel McDonald
Underwriter
Rachel has over 11 years’ experience in the insurance industry, having worked in 123.ie for more than 6 years, starting out as an agent and progressing to a supervisor looking after a team of 9 customer care agents. Since then Rachel has worked as a quality assurance analyst and training lead for GloHealth part of Irish life and Chubb travel insurance in OSG Vericlaim and has some experience in insurance broking also. In her spare time Rachel loves to keep fit, read and listen to music.
E: rmcdonald@dualgroup,ie
T: 016640001
Helen
Helen Furlong
Helen Furlong
Business Development Executive
Helen Furlong is one of the newest members of the Dual Underwriting Ireland DAC team. She joined the team as a Business Development Executive in 2020. Helen has a cumulative proven track record of over 12 years within Patrona Underwriting Ltd., Wexford Insurance Brokers and Quinn Direct Insurance. The positions she has grown in during her career are Regional Claims Manager, Personal Lines Manager, Team Leader and Private Product lead with a focus in Training and Business Development. In her down time, Helen loves to spend time gardening which is a passion of hers and also loves to include her garden when socialising with friends and family. She enjoys going for a stroll, seeing a good film at the cinema, or having a nice glass of vino with a tasty meal.
E: helen.furlong@dualgroup.ie
T: 016640001
Stephen
Stephen Corcoran
Stephen Corcoran
Senior Underwriter
Stephen originally began his career working within accounts, finance and credit control for over 10 years. In January 2012, he joined 123.ie working within their accounts department as a credit control administrator and finance assistant. He soon moved to a customer care role looking after client’s home and motor insurance within 123.ie, becoming much more involved within the insurance side of the business. Stephen sat his insurance exams whilst in 123.ie and is proud to be APA certified. Stephen joined Ben Mc Ardle Ltd Insurance brokers in January 2015 as a Personal Lines Executive, quickly moving up the ranks to Personal lines Manager in January 2016. In this role, Stephen managed the Personal Lines department, specialising in both standard and high net worth home and motor insurance, whilst also looking after advertising and business development. Stephen joined DUAL Ireland July 1st 2020 and lends his experience to the high net worth underwriting team. Outside of work he is a big fan of boxing, music, reading and keeping fit.
E: stephen.corcoran@dualgroup.ie
T: 016640001
James
James Cullen
James Cullen
Senior Underwriter
James Cullen is a High-Net-Worth underwriter for DUAL Underwriting Ireland DAC, who joined the company in July 2022. James has over 6 years’ experience in the industry. Having started his career as an insurance administrator, he progressed by running various personal lines teams and he lead the introduction of numerous insurance products to the market. James has also expanded his experience outside of Insurance, gaining communications and marketing experience in one of Ireland’s top universities.
In his spare time, James is an avid runner. He enjoys the arts and culture of Dublin, with an appreciation of live music.
E: james.cullen@dualgroup.ie
T: 016640001
Kerri
Kerri Ryan
Kerri Ryan
Underwriter
Kerri joined DUAL Ireland in 2023 having previously worked with some of the biggest brokers and insurers in the country. Since joining DUAL, Kerri has brought her professionalism and expertise to the team as well as fostering great relationships with all our partners. A big sea-swimming enthusiast; Kerri spends her weekends running and swimming, as well walking one of her five dogs (hoping to add another one soon).
E: kerri.ryan@dualgroup.ie
T : 01664006
Ciaran
Ciaran Taylor
Ciaran Taylor
Underwriter
Ciaran joined DUAL Ireland in 2023, and is an experienced commercial and personal lines Underwriter. Ciaran has worked in insurance for a number of years and alongside his career in underwriting has also worked with some of the biggest brokers in Ireland, bringing technical expertise and great industry relationships to the team. A environmental and charity enthusiast, Ciaran is a big promoter of ESG and has organised many charity events for the company.
In his spare time he likes to travel and socialise with family and friends.
E: ciaran.taylor@dualgroup.ie
T: 01 664 007
Barry
Barry Walsh
Barry Walsh
Underwriter
Joining the team in 2024, Barry brings years of insurance experience to DUAL. Working with some of the most reputable companies in the industry he has expertise in personal and commercial insurance, and with great attitude and focus on excellent service levels he is an asset to the team.
In his spare time he loves nothing more than long walks with his wife and their prized pup Freddie.
E: barry.walsh@dualgroup.ie
T: 01 265 5624
Contact our specialist underwriters today to find out how DUAL Asset can assist in your deals
Paul
Paul McGennis
Paul McGennis
Head of DUAL Asset Ireland
Paul McGennis leads the DUAL Asset team in Ireland and brings over 30 years’ experience as a
Lawyer in Ireland, in the Real Estate sector.
His strong understanding of the legal environment surrounding the real estate and property financing sectors add invaluable insights into the delivery of DUAL Asset’s title to share and real estate offerings.
T: 016 971 169
M: 086 243 8279
pmcgennis@dualgroup.com
