Dan Dawson

Head of Underwriting

Dan Dawson is Head of Underwriting at GJW Direct, bringing over 20 years of insurance experience and ACII accreditation to the marine sector. With 7 years of experience in marine insurance, Dan has helped reinvent and modernise the customer journey at GJW Direct, ensuring boat owners can find the cover they’re looking for with ease.

His career spans both commercial and personal lines, and he’s worked with large international insurers. Dan values the collaborative culture at GJW Direct, where underwriting, marketing, and IT teams work closely to deliver innovative, customer-first solutions.