Faces of DUAL: Meet Rob Corner, Chief Distribution Officer

Welcome back to Faces of DUAL, where we showcase the incredible people who make DUAL a great place to work. In this series, we dive into the professional journeys of our team members and explore their unique hobbies and interests outside of work. Today, we’re excited to introduce Rob Corner, Chief Distribution Officer at DUAL UK. Rob has only been with us for a few months but is already making a big impact. Let's get to know more about Rob, his role, and what drives him both in and out of the office.

Q: Can you introduce yourself and your role at DUAL?

I’m Rob Corner, the Chief Distribution Officer for DUAL UK. I’ve been in the role for four months now, after joining from AXA Commercial. My job is twofold: firstly, I lead distribution across our commercial, personal, and specialty businesses. Secondly, I’m responsible for building out our commercial regional strategy.

Q: What are you striving to achieve at DUAL?

We want to deliver a more connected DUAL to our broker partners. That means enhancing our already fantastic underwriting business by adding stronger distribution capabilities. Another key focus is expanding DUAL’s presence beyond London, which includes setting up full trading branches in Manchester and Bristol.

Q: What do you see for the future of DUAL?

DUAL UK is now 20 years old, and we’re maturing as an organisation. We’ll continue doing what’s made us successful – bringing in top experts and giving them the tools and capacity to deliver something special. We’re on a growth trajectory, aiming for strong organic growth, strategic acquisitions, and new initiatives. There’s a lot to look forward to.

Q: What excites you about DUAL?

We’re creating something quite unique here. DUAL combines the agility of an MGA with the scale of an insurer, which is very appealing to our broker partners. Our success is built on top-tier underwriters and the investment backing some ambitious plans. In my view, we’re one of the best-kept secrets in the market.

Q: Describe working at DUAL in three words.

Energetic, collaborative, innovative.

Q: What are your passions outside of work?

I have two young boys under the age of three, so I don’t have much time for hobbies! But whenever I can, I enjoy any kind of sport. I’m a big rugby fan, and I’m especially looking forward to the Lions series in 2025.

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