Gard AS
Catherine Scadden is a legal professional with extensive experience in maritime law and claims management. Currently serving as a Senior Attorney and Senior Claims Executive Lawyer at Gard AS since November 2022, Catherine previously held the position of Senior Claims Executive Lawyer at the Norwegian Hull Club and Skuld. Catherine's expertise includes providing legal assistance to shipowners and charterers, specializing in P&I and FDD insurance products, as well as handling charter party liability disputes and cargo claims. Catherine holds an LLM in Maritime Law from the University of Southampton, an LLB from the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, and a BA in English and Law from the University of Cape Town.
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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.