DUAL acquires MGA David Ashby Underwriting

DUAL , the underwriting arm of Howden Group Holdings, has bought David Ashby Underwriting Limited (DAU), a company known for insuring racehorses and high-value sport horses. This move makes DUAL a big player in the horse insurance field. DAU, which started in 2020 after buying Amlin’s horse-related insurance business, has a team of ten, and they’ll all be moving to DUAL now.

“Joining with David and his expert team deepens our connection to the equestrian world, and makes us a true differentiator in this exciting market. DUAL now provides world-class expertise in all the major equine markets, and we will continue to leverage our expertise to provide more choice and a fresh alternative for clients.” – David Howden, CEO, Howden.

“David Ashby has a long-standing reputation for excellence and they bring a real passion for the equestrian sector. We are delighted to welcome them to DUAL. This positions DUAL as one of the London Market’s leading bloodstock underwriters, and we look forward to seeing David build on Ashby’s existing business, as well as identifying new opportunities to grow.” – Richard Clapham, CEO, DUAL Group.

“We are excited to join DUAL. Not only are they one of the largest and most diverse MGAs in the world, they also share our focus on excellence in underwriting. We did not choose our future home lightly and I am looking forward to working with Richard and the DUAL team.” – David Ashby.

“The Board is very grateful for David and his team’s hard work and we wish them all the best in their future at DUAL. We have enjoyed working together and are happy they are joining a firm with such strong commitment to Bloodstock.” – Jonathan Palmer Brown of BPB.