Gard AS
Rolf Thore Roppestad started their work experience in 1992 as a Revisjonsmedarbeider at KPMG. From there, they moved on to work as a Konsulent at Fylkesmannen i Aust og Vest-Agder in 1994. In 1997, Roppestad joined Gard AS, where they currently hold the position of Chief Executive Officer.
Rolf Thore Roppestad attended the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) from 1989 to 1992, where they obtained a degree in Siviløkonom, specializing in economics. In addition, they also studied geography at the University of Bergen (UiB) from 1990 to 1991.
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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.