Barry O'Dwyer

Barry O'Dwyer established DUAL's Ireland business in 2014 and has led the business for over a decade. As Managing Director, Barry holds overall responsibility for the Irish operation, including the delivery of DUAL Ireland’s ambitious five-year growth strategy.

With more than 30 years of experience in the insurance industry, Barry brings a wealth of leadership and underwriting expertise to the role. Prior to establishing DUAL Ireland, he spent nearly 10 years at Aviva, gaining broad experience across underwriting, strategic marketing, and general management. He then spent 9 years at Chubb, where he led the High Net Worth division and oversaw sales and marketing for the business.

Barry is a qualified barrister and holds diplomas in Company Direction from the Institute of Directors and in Management from the Irish Management Institute. His strong academic and professional background underpins his strategic approach and commitment to excellence.

Outside of work, Barry enjoys running and golf, and dedicates much of his time to supporting his children’s sporting and musical pursuits.