Gard announces new Managing Director for London branch

Rolf Thore Roppestad, CEO of Gard said: “The London marine insurance market remains at the centre of our industry and is of great significance to Gard. I am very grateful to Thomas for the hard work he has done over the past four years to continue building our profile in the market and developing the office. And I am delighted that Magne, who is already Chief Underwriting Officer, London, will take on the role of Managing Director as well.  He will be responsible for all business written by our UK branches, and the depth and breadth of his expertise will help us take it to the next level”.

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Notes to Editors

1. Gard is a shipowner-controlled provider of P&I, marine and energy insurance products, with gross written premium of USD 824 million, with over 500 staff in 13 offices around the world.
2. The direct insurance entities within the Gard group; Gard P. & I. (Bermuda) Ltd, Assuranceforeningen Gard, Gard Marine & Energy Limited and Gard Marine & Energy Insurance (Europe) Limited are rated ‘A+' by Standard & Poor’s.

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