FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.– April 10, 2025 – Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. represented DUAL North America, part of the DUAL Group, in connection with a strategic partnership between DUAL North America and Homebound Insurance Exchange, a new Texas reciprocal insurance company, which expands DUAL’s capacity and geographic reach.
The partnership will primarily focus on providing insurance coverage for manufactured homes, dwelling fire, and homeowners. Operating under a member surplus contributions model, the collaboration is expected to provide financial stability and long-term security for policyholders, according to the company’s press release.
Homebound said that its initial service offerings and coverage capabilities will focus on Texas, with plans to expand the offerings to additional states.
“We are proud to represent DUAL in connection with their strategic partnership with Homebound, which further underscores our team’s capabilities and multijurisdictional approach to serving clients in key markets across the country,” Chair of Greenberg Traurig’s Global Insurance Regulatory & Transactions Practice Fred E. Karlinsky said.
DUAL is the specialist underwriting arm of Howden Group and one of the world's largest international underwriting agencies and one of Lloyd's largest international coverholders with operations in 21 countries and $3.2 billion Gross Written Premium.
The Greenberg Traurig team that represented DUAL was led by Karlinsky and included Fort LauderdaleInsurance Of Counsel Christian Brito and Fort Lauderdale Government Law & Policy Associate Jordan J. Luczaj. The Greenberg Traurig team was also supported by Austin Insurance Shareholder Barry Senterfitt, Tallahassee Government Law & Policy Practice Shareholder Timothy F. Stanfield, and Fort Lauderdale Corporate Shareholder Travis M. Walker.