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Michael Wyss appointed Managing Director of DUAL Swiss to drive growth

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17 July 2024 –DUAL Europe announces the appointment of Michael Wyss as Managing Director of DUAL Swiss, reporting to Olaf Jonda, CEO, DUAL Europe. Wyss’s appointment bolsters DUAL Europe’s leadership team, and underscores its commitment to attract top industry talent as the business positions itself to grow its market share in Switzerland.

Michael Wyss brings twenty years of experience in the insurance industry, beginning his career as a D&O Underwriter, and going on to lead international teams at Tokio Marine HCC, where he played a key role in strategic development and operational leadership.

Olaf Jonda, CEO, DUAL Europe, said: “We are delighted to welcome Michael to DUAL. His extensive experience and strategic insight make him an excellent fit for our growth ambitions in Switzerland. The Swiss market, being mature and sophisticated in both financial and insurance sectors, requires top-tier players: with Michael’s proven leadership, we aim to meet these demands, becoming the partner of choice for Swiss brokers, and enhancing our European capacity and underwriting excellence hubs across Europe.”

Michael Wyss, Managing Director, DUAL Swiss, added: “I am really looking forward to my new role with DUAL. It is a company with a steadily growing portfolio of products, and with an entrepreneurial culture that empowers its people to do more for their clients. Our focus will be to extend our growth in Financial Lines and set up new product lines to service a range of customer needs.”

DUAL Swiss’s primary lines of business include Engineering & Construction, Financial Lines, Cyber, Fine Art & Specie, and M&A, catering to the distinctive demands of the Swiss market.