Gard AS
Audun Pettersen started their work experience in 1992 as an Officer in the Royal Norwegian Navy, where they worked until 1997. Following this, they joined United European Car Carriers in 1997 and worked in operations until 2002. From 2002 to 2015, they worked at Gard AS, starting as an Underwriter and progressing through various roles, including Senior Underwriter, Area Manager of Underwriting for Southern Europe, Vice President of Underwriting, and eventually becoming the Chief Underwriting Officer.
Audun Pettersen completed an Executive MBA in Shipping and logistics at Copenhagen Business School from 2007 to 2009. Prior to that, they attended the Royal Norwegian Naval Academy from 1990 to 1992 and Officer Candidate School from 1988 to 1990.
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Gard AS
Gard is owned by the industry it serves – working for and with its Members and clients whilst offering the widest choice of marine policies. Our focus in entirely on the maritime industries – we understand where they have come from, and the dynamics of those businesses. This provides real depth to the contribution we make. For more than 100 years, we have been insuring the global maritime industries for their whole range of risks. Today, it is the largest P&I Club and the second largest marine insurer in the world – employing 480 people in 13 global offices. For our staff, our dynamic business model and commitment to employee development and training, means that we can offer the opportunity to gain world-class expertise, international experience and the flexibility to move between disciplines and roles. Assuranceforeningen Gard was founded in 1907 in Arendal and was driven by owners of sailing ships’ reluctance to subsidise the liabilities arising from steam operations. In 2003, Gard Marine & Energy was formed to extend the products offered by the group.