DUAL Swiss expands portfolio with Cargo insurance

DUAL Swiss expands portfolio with Cargo insurance

New product unlocks growth potential in a dynamic specialty market – Chris Wittoeck and John Zimmerli to drive the expansion

DUAL Swiss GmbH today announces the launch of its cargo insurance offering in Switzerland, further strengthening its position as a leading specialty MGA and accelerating its European growth strategy.

The move follows the successful rollout of DUAL’s cargo platform across Europe in 2025 and reflects rising demand for specialist underwriting expertise and flexible solutions in the global trade and commodities sectors.

The European cargo business is led by Chris Wittoeck, Head of Cargo at DUAL Europe, who brings more than 25 years of experience across underwriting and broking. His track record at leading insurers and deep industry involvement position DUAL as a credible and ambitious player in the cargo space. In Switzerland, the business will be headed by John Zimmerli, Head of Romandie at DUAL Swiss.

“Cargo insurance is a complex and relationship-driven market where expertise and responsiveness are critical,” says John Zimmerli. “By leveraging our European platform, we combine local market proximity with international capabilities - allowing us to deliver agile, bespoke solutions to brokers and clients.”

DUAL’s entry into the Swiss cargo market comes at a time of strong growth and evolving risk landscapes, particularly in commodities and global supply chains. “This launch underlines our ambition to grow in areas where specialist capacity and underwriting discipline make a difference,” says Michael Wyss, Managing Director of DUAL Swiss. “Cargo - especially in the commodities segment - offers significant opportunity, especially nowadays, and we are well positioned to support brokers with high-quality, tailored solutions.”

The new proposition offers comprehensive all-risk coverage, enhanced through modular extensions such as Waterborne War Worldwide and Stock Throughput. Designed for traders, manufacturers, producers, exporters and importers, the solution can also be seamlessly integrated into international insurance programmes. Capacity is provided by a diversified panel of highly rated international carriers.

DUAL Europe’s cargo solutions stand out through deep technical expertise, clear decision-making structures, and genuine proximity to day-to-day transport operations. Risks are independently assessed and underwritten by locally based teams, ensuring short decision paths and a strong understanding of international supply chains. This is underpinned by substantial underwriting capacity through a close cooperation with leading transport insurers and renowned international risk carriers, providing stability even in volatile market conditions. 

“A key differentiator is our strong claims expertise: thanks to in-house claims handling authority, we deliver fast, competent, and solution-oriented claims management. This is a decisive value driver in transport insurance. Combined with our international portfolio and continuous investment in cargo expertise, DUAL Swiss can create sustainable, reliable solutions with a long-term perspective,” says John Zimmerli.

The Swiss launch forms part of a broader European expansion. This strategic build-out reinforces DUAL’s commitment to delivering specialist, high-impact insurance solutions across core and niche markets.