EmergencyList of Vessels

We enable sustainable maritime development by providing insurance, financial security and practical assistance when disaster strikes.

1,183

Gross written premium

1471

Equity

236

Result

93%

Combined ratio net*

Figures in USD million - as at 31 December 2023

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Management

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Rolf Thore Roppestad

Chief Executive Officer

Rolf Thore has been Gard CEO since January 2014. Prior to this, he was jointly responsible for the Gard group's Underwriting activities.

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Bjørnar Andresen

Chief Underwriting Officer

Bjørnar oversees the group’s underwriting activities worldwide.

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Line Dahle

Chief Customer Officer

Line oversees the Loss Prevention department, Sustainable Business, Customer Support, Analytics, the Product Team, CX and Communication.

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Kristian Dalene

Chief Investment Officer

Kristian oversees Investments and Reinsurance, as well as being Managing Director in Gard’s Bermuda office.

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Christen Guddal

Chief Claims Officer

Christen oversees the group’s various Claims departments. He also oversees the Managing Directors in Gard's regional offices.

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Lars Lislegard-Bækken

Chief Operating Officer

Lars oversees the Group Legal department, Strategy Realisation, Human Resources, Corporate Relations, Industry Liaison as well as Property & Service.

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Christian Pritchard-Davies

Chief Financial Officer

Christian is the group’s Chief Financial Officer. He oversees the Finance department as well as Gard’s Technology department.

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Torunn Biller White

Chief Risk Officer

Torunn is the group’s Chief Risk Officer. She oversees Risk Management, Actuary & Risk, Capital, Compliance & Quality Management. In addition, Torunn is Managing Director of Gard’s Oslo office.

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