Gard AS
Filip Koscielecki LLM is a seasoned legal professional specializing in shipping litigation, currently serving as a Senior Lawyer in Defence/Charters & Traders at Gard AS since May 2023. Koscielecki has held the role of Member of the Bill of Lading Subcommittee's eBL Working Group at the International Group of P&I Clubs since July 2018. Prior to these positions, Koscielecki worked at Thomas Miller as a Senior Claims Executive and Innovation Ambassador from March 2016 to May 2023, and at Holman Fenwick Willan as an Associate from October 2010 to February 2016. Koscielecki's educational background includes an LLM in Financial Regulation & Compliance from BPP Law School, a Certificate in Big Data in Shipping from Lloyd's Maritime Academy, and several other qualifications in law and hospitality management.
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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.