By Chris Munro

March 10 - (The Insurer) - Specialty program administrator Dual North America has added to its bloodstock and equine ranks with the hire of Jason Collier from American Reliable Insurance Company.

Based in Lexington, Kentucky, Collier has been appointed executive vice president – bloodstock and equine.

In that role, Collier will lead the expansion and development of Dual’s equine division in North America, working closely with the Howden Group-owned MGA platform’s London-based bloodstock and equine team.

Collier has 25 years of industry experience, and Dual North America said its new hire has “extensive expertise in program development, underwriting strategy, and building strong agency relationships”.

“His knowledge of the industry and commitment to exceptional service will be instrumental in advancing Dual’s presence in the equine sector,” the company declared.

Collier has joined Dual having spent the past eight years at ECM Insurance Group-subsidiary American Reliable, latterly as director of the firm’s equine mortality program.

Prior to joining agribusiness, farms, ranches and equine specialist American Reliable, Collier spent six years at Great American Insurance, while his career also includes time at XL Insurance, Muirfield Insurance and Blue Grass Insurance Agency.

“(Collier’s) leadership and expertise reinforce our long-term commitment to the equine market, and we look forward to building upon our strong foundation to provide tailored solutions for our partners,” said Jon Knouse, Dual North America’s chief property officer.

“With a deep understanding of the equine insurance market and a focus on long-term growth, Dual is well-positioned to provide brokers and their clients with specialized products and superior service.

“Collier’s appointment marks a significant step in strengthening the company’s capabilities and reinforcing its leadership in this space,” Knouse added.

Dual North America manages a portfolio of property, casualty, financial lines and surety products across several subsidiaries.

The company currently has offices in 10 locations throughout North America, and the firm transacted over $1.3 billion in gross premium written (GPW) in 2024 across more than 40 insurance products.

Dual North America is a division of Howden’s underwriting arm Dual, one of the largest international underwriting agencies in the world, and among the biggest international Lloyd's coverholders with operations in 21 countries that generated more than $3.2 billion GPW last year.