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Faces of DUAL - Southern team

Written by DUAL | Aug 5, 2025 6:06:03 AM

Ever wondered who’s behind the emails, calls, and support you receive each day? Our Faces of DUAL series shines a light on the people who keep things moving, whether it’s an entire team, a product head, or someone working behind the scenes. It’s a chance to get to know who they are, what they do and how they support you every day.

First up, meet our Southern Specialty Underwriting team in Melbourne. They bring deep expertise and a personal touch to every placement. Whether it’s navigating complex liability risks or supporting you with emerging exposures, this team is all about helping you deliver the right solution for your clients.

Our team specialises in a broad range of products, including:

  • Management Liability
  • Evolution (Directors & Officers, Statutory Liability and Crime)
  • Professional Indemnity
  • Information Technology Liability
  • Association Liability
  • Investment Managers Insurance
  • General Liability - Southern region

Get to know the team with Adrian Salamone, Southern Manager

What make your team work so well together?

"We keep things light, never take ourselves too seriously, and always put the team’s goals above individual targets. That’s where the real magic happens."

One word to describe the culture of the team?

"If I had to sum up our team culture in one word, it’s loud. We thrive on shared laughter, cheer each other on for every win, and create an open space where every idea and opinion is heard."

Biggest win for the team?

"A proud moment for the team was when we won an account worth over $500k premium - here’s to more wins ahead!"

Meet the Southern Specialty Underwriting experts 

 

Adrian Salamone

Southern Manager

asalamone@dualaustralia.com.au

Dave Ha

Senior Underwriter

dha@dualaustralia.com.au

Ryan Green

Senior Underwriter

rgreen@dualaustralia.com.au

Fraser Baxter

Underwriter

fbaxter@dualaustralia.com.au

Kevin Thai

Underwriter

kthai@dualaustralia.com.au

Brooke Keizers

Underwriter

bkeizers@dualaustralia.com.au

Lucy Woodburn

Underwriter

lwoodburn@dualaustralia.com.au

Matthew Day

Underwriter

mday@dualaustralia.com.au

Jack Triscott

Underwriter

jtriscott@dualaustralia.com.au