Gard

17/08/2026

As Arendalsuka was ending, we were pleased to attend the presentation of the Sparebanken Norge Business Award Agder on Thursday.

Congratulations to Jon Gabriel Noddeland and GE HealthCare Lindesnes on being this year's winner!

We are proud that Gard was one of the three finalists alongside GE HealthCare Lindesnes and Kunstsilo in Kristiansand.

Prior to the award ceremony, Gard CEO Rolf Thore Roppestad took part in a panel discussion on business development in Agder together with CEO of Kunstsilo Maria Mediaas Jørstad, CEO of Sparebanken Norge Jan Erik Kjerpeseth, moderated by Chief Technology and Development Officer at Sparebanken Norge Siren Sundland.

12/08/2026

Another day of engaging discussions at Arendalsuka!

Wednesday’s Gard events focused on how emerging risks are reshaping the maritime industry and global systems.

🔹 Klima og sikkerhet: Er vi godt nok rigget? (Climate and security: Are we prepared?)

Hosted by Gard, this session explored how climate change affects far more than weather and the natural environment, with implications for security, economic stability, emergency preparedness and international resilience.

Watch the recording (from 09:07 min): https://lnkd.in/e85z4Y7z

🔹 Når bladene bryter: Risiko, sikkerhet og løsninger i havvind (When blades break: Risk, safety and solutions in offshore wind)

Together with DNV and NIORD - Enabling endless energy, Gard brought industry experts together to discuss the future of offshore wind sector.

Watch the recording (from 19:00 min): https://lnkd.in/eMqmYCMy

🔹 Skyggeflåten - symptom på en ny verdensorden? (The shadow fleet - A symptom of a new world order?)

Hosted by Advokatfirmaet Thommessen and Gard, this debate examined the growing role of the shadow fleet in global energy transportation.

Watch the recording (from 04:15 min): https://lnkd.in/eFCJmCHh

A big thank you to our co-organisers, speakers, moderators and everyone who joined the discussions. We look forward to more great conversations as Arendalsuka continues.

11/08/2026

This Tuesday during Arendalsuka, we had the pleasure of welcoming Norway’s Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy, Marianne Sivertsen Næss, to Gard’s new Saga office in Arendal, a recently opened addition to Gard’s headquarters, where a historic sawmill site has been transformed into a modern workplace.

During the visit, the Minister had the opportunity to see the restored section of the original timber warehouse, before Gard CEO Rolf Thore Roppestad presented Gard and Skuld's joint consultation response to Norway’s new maritime strategy.

The visit ended with a fantastic journey back to Arendal city centre, as Marianne Sivertsen Næss and members of her team were given a ride in Rolf Thore Roppestad’s own classic wooden boat, built by his great-grandfather in 1965.

Thank you for the visit and for the opportunity to discuss the future of Norway’s maritime sector.

11/08/2026

What a start to this year's Arendalsuka!

On Monday, we kicked off the week with Paradokset Arendal (The Paradox Arendal), hosted by Norwegian Shipowners'​ Association (Norges Rederiforbund), OSM Thome and Gard. The event featured great discussions on what it will take for Norway to remain a country where world-leading companies continue to grow and stay.

On Tuesday, we continued the conversations with two engaging maritime events:

🔹 Maritim minglefrokost: Muligheter og utfordringer for norsk maritim næring (Maritime networking breakfast: Opportunities and challenges facing Norway's maritime industry)

This event was hosted by Gard and YoungShip Sorlandet, and featured discussions on recruitment and opportunities in the maritime industry. The event also marked the signing of an MoU between Gard and YoungShip, establishing Gard as a YoungShip Global Partner.

Watch the recording (from 17:00 min): https://lnkd.in/e6nFNZcs

🔹 Sjøfolk i kryssilden – hvordan trygger vi de som holder verdenshandelen i gang? (Seafarers in the crossfire: How do we protect those who keep global trade moving?)

This event brought together experts from shipping, medicine and insurance to discuss the risks facing today's seafarers. Attendees also gained insights from a new report highlighting some of the most common challenges and risks associated with life at sea.

Watch the recording (from 07:30 min): https://lnkd.in/eWsu7w5h

A big thank you to our co-organizers, speakers, moderators and everyone who joined us. We look forward to more conversations this week at Arendalsuka!

11/08/2026

Last week, Gard took part in TENK Tech Camp in Kristiansand - a free initiative for young women aged 13 to 19 designed to spark curiosity and interest in technology.

This year, our workshop focused on AI and prompting. Guided by our team Håvard Wangensteen, Andreas Tiller, Nina Samuelsen Schüller, Liam Ribe, F***y Varga and Filip Naley, the participants were challenged to build their own games using ChatGPT - experimenting with prompts and seeing how different instructions shaped the results. No prior experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to try.

A big thank you to TENK - Tech Network for Women, our fellow partners Å Energi, Kartverket, Sparebanken Norge, Webstep, Netsecurity, and most importantly all the participants for two inspiring days in Kristiansand. We look forward to coming back. 🙌

05/08/2026

One week left to vote, and we are hoping to bring this award back to Arendal.🏆🌊

Gard has been nominated for the Sparebanken Norge Næringspris Agder alongside two other strong nominees from across the region. We have been rooted in Arendal since 1907, and over 119 years we have grown into one of the world's leading marine insurers.

This year the public gets to vote for the first time, and the winner will be announced right here at Arendalsuka on 13 August. Cast your vote here if you haven't: https://www.fvn.no/annonsorinnhold/w/hvem-synes-du-fortjener-arets-naeringspris/

04/08/2026

Gard is a proud sponsor of Arendalsuka 2026. Next week, the city will be buzzing with visiting politicians, decision-makers and voices from across Norwegian society coming together to talk about issues that shape our society.

Gard is part of seven events this year, covering topics from seafarer safety in conflict zones and the shadow fleet, to offshore wind risk, climate security, maritime recruitment, and the question of whether Norway should embrace nuclear power. If you are attending the festival, we would love to see you there.

All events mentioned are free to attend and will be held in Norwegian. For more program information, visit https://www.arendalsuka.no/program and search the event name.

30/07/2026

We have extended the application deadline for our Defence Lawyer vacancy to 10 August. if this role is of interest or you know someone who might be a good fit, there is still time to apply.

The role is based in Arendal, Norway, working with Gard's German membership on Defence and P&I claims. Full details in the link: https://emp.jobylon.com/jobs/368549-gard-defence-lawyer/

We have a vacancy for a Defence Lawyer to join our Germany team, based at our head office in Arendal, Norway.

The role will entail working with our German membership providing legal advice on a variety of largely contractual disputes arising under contracts of carriage by sea, managing a broad range of shipping cases and disputes in addition to day to day handling of P&I claims and enquiries.

As a Defence Lawyer at Gard you will have a significant degree of autonomy and will work closely with Members, clients and brokers supported by highly competent claims handlers in Arendal and across Gard’s global network.

Interested? Apply here: https://emp.jobylon.com/jobs/368549-gard-defence-lawyer/

24/07/2026

25 July is World Drowning Prevention Day - a timely reminder that in cold water, the window for survival can be less than 15 minutes.

The body's response to cold water immersion is more complex than most people realise, and knowing what to do, and what not to do, in those first critical moments can make all the difference. Our article walks through what happens to the body and the steps you should know before an emergency occurs at sea.

Learn more: https://www.gard.no/en/insights/maximising-the-chances-of-survival-in-cold-water/

21/07/2026

We're excited to share that Gard has been nominated for the Sparebanken Norge Næringspris Agder - a prestigious business award recognising companies that have made a real contribution to growth and development in the Agder region.

Gard has been based in Arendal since 1907. Over the past 119 years, we've grown into one of the world's leading marine and energy insurers. But our roots here in Sørlandet remain a big part of who we are.

As Line Dahle, our Executive Vice President of Industry Impact, puts it: "The local and the global are closely connected at Gard. We work internationally every day, and we do it from the expertise we have built here in Arendal."

This year the public gets to vote for the winner for the first time, and we'd love your support.

👉 Vote for Gard here: https://www.fvn.no/annonsorinnhold/w/hvem-synes-du-fortjener-arets-naeringspris/

The award is presented at Arendalsuka on 13 August.