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DUAL DNA+
Helping you reduce your theft risk and cut your theft excess by 50%
We now include with your DUAL insurance policy your very own DUAL DNA+ forensic coding system.
Forensic coding is a powerful deterrent to thieves and reduces the risk of theft, which is why we’ll reduce your theft excess by 50% if you use it.
Each dispenser of DUAL DNA+ contains a fluid with thousands of microdots in it, each with a unique alpha-numeric code, which is already registered to your business. All you need to do is apply your forensic code according to the guide and display the warning signage to your property and assets.
Police can quickly and easily identify DUAL DNA+ with a UV light and read your code with a basic magnifier. With your unique code, police will obtain ownership verification from the dedicated police database, providing them with irrefutable evidence that helps to secure convictions.
In the unfortunate event of a theft claim, you will be required to provide evidence that you have installed DUAL DNA+ and displayed the signage at the location of the loss in order to benefit from the 50% theft excess reduction. This evidence should take the form of photographic and/or written record kept in a company log, and a company note of what plant the DUAL DNA+ has been applied to.
We can help to reduce the chances of theft and cut your theft excess by 50%. Want to know how?
The kit includes:
Warning signage and labels
DUAL DNA+ dispensers
Applicator
Swabs
Alcohol wipes
Advanced forensic protection
- Ensure all surfaces to be coded are clean, dry and free from grease, oil or dirt.
- Unscrew the cap then dab the brush along the surface to be marked, gently rotating the brush between your fingers.
- The coded microdots may be visible on light surfaces, which is why it should be applied in concealed areas.
- Shake the dispenser thoroughly for around 30 seconds (and occasionally whilst applying) to ensure that the particles are evenly distributed throughout the liquid.
- Apply the DUAL DNA+ to a number of areas.
- The liquid is white when applied but clears as it dries.When finished, clean the top of the bottle and replace the cap securely.
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Meet the team
Steve Kelly
Steve Kelly
Head of Construction
Steve is the Head of Construction for DUAL, having joined the company in 2025. He has worked in the insurance industry for 35 years, of which 26 years were spent at RSA and latterly, nine years at Allianz. Steve has a deep technical and market knowledge of the construction and engineering insurance market, having led the underwriting of some of the largest conventional power and renewable energy risks in the UK and Europe.
Steve is married with two daughters and a keen sports fan, enjoying rugby, football, Formula 1 and golf.
Nicholas Holland
Nicholas Holland
Development Director
Nic is the Development Director for DUAL, and joined the company in 2018. He began as a trainee underwriter after graduating with a degree in economics. Nic went on to gain 13 years’ technical expertise and experience in the industry. He has been writing commercial and construction insurance for over 10 years, the last five years spent at DUAL specialising in construction with a substantial focus on underwriting and business development.
Outside work, Nic enjoys running, cycling, surfing, hiking and travel.
Aaron Sharpe
Aaron Sharpe
Underwriting Manager
Aaron is the Underwriting Manager in the DUAL Construction team, having joined the company in 2020 and has over 12 years of underwriting experience.
In his spare time, Aaron enjoys keeping fit at the gym and playing football and golf. He also loves spending time with his daughter.