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Dual North America Appointed New Earthquake Lead

Stephanie Calmeyn has been named the next head of earthquake, succeeding Ian Fitt upon his retirement.

Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in People

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Dual North America has named Stephanie Calmeyn as its new head of earthquake, succeeding Ian Fitt starting January 1, 2027. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Dual North America has announced that Stephanie Calmeyn will become the new head of earthquake starting January 1, 2027. She will succeed Ian Fitt, who plans to retire from the position at the end of 2026.

Why it matters

The transition marks a change in leadership for a specialized program that has provided earthquake and earth movement coverage since 1998. The firm continues to expand its offerings, which now include flood coverage in select Western states.

The earthquake program offers maximum limits reaching $100 million for select risks. The firm grew its footprint following the 2021 acquisition of Align Financial Holdings.

The players

Stephanie Calmeyn

She is the current senior vice president and capacity manager at Dual North America who will lead the earthquake division.

Ian Fitt

He has led the company's earthquake business since 1998 and is set to retire at the end of 2026.

Dual North America

This insurance firm manages specialized programs including earthquake and earth movement coverage across North America.

The details

Stephanie Calmeyn currently serves as the senior vice president and capacity manager at Dual North America. The earthquake program provides coverage on a non-admitted basis, including earth movement and sprinkler leakage, with flood coverage available in California, Washington, and Oregon.

Timeline

  1. Ian Fitt began leading the earthquake business in 1998.

  2. Dual acquired Align Financial Holdings in 2021.

  3. Stephanie Calmeyn was named head of earthquake on October 7, 2026.

  4. Ian Fitt plans to retire on December 31, 2026.

  5. Stephanie Calmeyn assumes her new role on January 1, 2027.

Market Landscape

This leadership transition occurs as the firm continues to integrate operations following the 2021 acquisition of Align Financial Holdings. The appointment positions the company to maintain its specialized market presence in earthquake and earth movement coverage.

Clients currently enrolled in the earthquake program should see no changes to existing coverage or service protocols during the transition period. Policyholders in California, Washington, and Oregon can continue to access bundled flood and earthquake coverage options.

The takeaway

Leadership successions in niche insurance sectors require long-term planning to ensure continuity for non-admitted coverage programs. Stakeholders should review their policy documents to confirm coverage terms remain consistent during the transition to the new leadership.

What happens next

Ian Fitt will officially retire on December 31, 2026, with Stephanie Calmeyn assuming the head of earthquake role on January 1, 2027.

Further reading

For more on industry staffing and leadership shifts, visit the People section.

Source note: This article includes information reported by Business Insurance.

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