DUAL North America Names Mike Sherry Head of Transactional Risk

7 February 2024 – DUAL North America (“DUAL”) announced that Mike Sherry has joined the team as Head of its Transactional Risk division.

In his new role, Sherry will be responsible for the strategic direction and management of DUAL’s Transactional Risk division which launched in 2020 with a Representations and Warranties program, and has since expanded to include a full suite of Transactional Liability products including Tax Liability and Contingent Liability. He will split his time between San Francisco and New York. 

Sherry previously served as Senior Vice President in Alliant’s Mergers & Acquisitions group as a senior transactional risk broker. Prior to this, Sherry worked for Everest Insurance in the Alternative Solutions Group as Vice President, contributing to the launch and growth of the Representations and Warranties and Tax Liability businesses.

Connie Germano, Chief Casualty Officer, DUAL North America, said: "We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Mike to the team. Mike’s entrepreneurial mentality, proven ability to drive strategic growth, and deep connections in the M&A space make him a great fit to lead in building DUAL Transactional Risk and advancing DUAL Casualty’s vision. With our strong suite of products and Mike's expertise, there's no doubt we're poised for even greater success in the Transactional Risk market."

DUAL Transactional Risk, composed of veteran and highly skilled underwriters, provides solutions across industry sectors including energy, manufacturing, industrial, consumer products, financial services, media, telecommunications, technology, mining, and utilities. 

Sherry commented: "I'm very excited to join the esteemed DUAL North America team as the Head of Transactional Risk and to contribute to the continued success of the Transactional Risk division. Having collaborated with many of these team members over the years in various capacities, I recognize the strength of this group, and it's truly exciting to be on the same team. I look forward to the opportunity to further solidify DUAL's position as a leader in Transactional Risk."