David A. Edwards

CEO Global Solutions, CEO UK & Germany

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9211 / +44 7770 666659

Email: de@edgegroup.com

David has over 40 years’ experience in the Lloyd’s insurance market and formed a new marine broker in 1989 that was amalgamated into London Special Risks (now Edge London) in 1995. He was the sole shareholder of Edge London until 2015 and founder of the Edge Group. He is CEO of the Group’s UK and German operations. David is a fellow of the Royal Society and trustee Chairman of ASPIRE a UK registered charity.

Per Etholm

Chairman of the Board

Board & Management

Call: +47 4579 2030

Email: per.etholm@edgegroup.com

Per Etholm is the Edge Group Chairman. He has more than 35 years experience from Global Banking, Private Equity and Corporate restructuring. He has been CEO for Citibank/Citigroup’s operations in Norway, Nordic and Switzerland, and has served as Deputy Chairman of Citibank Europe Plc. He has been a board member of the Norwegian Bankers association, and the Swiss Foreign Bankers association, Chairman of Diners Club Switzerland and several Nordic corporates. Per is currently based in Switzerland where he is Chairman and founder of P/E Strategic Partners AG. He is a Board Member and Advisor of FSN Capital Partners, a Board Member of Aura Light International AB and a Board member of the Swiss American Chamber of Commerce; the Chapter doing Business in Switzerland and the Finance Chapter. He serves as Advisory Board Member of Management Alignment Partners AG and of the Lorange Institute of Business.

Tom Hellebø

CEO Singapore

Singapore

Call: +65 6224 9970 / +65 9118 8159

Email: tom.helleboe@edgegroup.com

Tom has lived in Singapore for more than 20 years and has more than 30 years of experience from Marine Underwriting, Marine and Energy Insurance Consulting, Shipping, Risk Management, and Insurance Broking. In 2008 Tom started Edge Singapore as MD and Founding Partner. His previous work experience includes 11 years of Underwriting with Gjensidige and Vesta, 7 years with Aon Asia as Regional Marine Director and as Director for the company’s Singapore marine department. Prior to this he was employed with Osprey Maritime Limited, Singapore, as their Risk Manager. Following the acquisition of Osprey by Gotaas-Larsen, London he was promoted to Commercial Manager for the Group based in Singapore. This position included marketing of their LNG activities, Joint Venture negotiations, Sale and Purchase negotiations, and employment contract work for the 30 ships that were owned by the company at that time. He also represented the Company in Intertanko’s Insurance Committee, London.

Jörn Keller

CEO Germany

Hamburg

Call: +49 40 650668531 / +49 151 14117609

Email: joern.keller@edgegroup.com

Jörn began his career with an apprenticeship in the H&M department of Allianz, Hamburg before spending two years there as an underwriter. He later joined an underwriting agency in Hamburg to strengthen their H&M underwriting team and after four years he was educated in P&I during his time in Skuld. Prior to joining Edge in October 2016, Jörn worked for almost 10 years for another broker in Hamburg where he held the position as Head of Marine.

Tom Midttun

Group CEO

Oslo

Call: +47 9825 0640

Email: tom.midttun@edgegroup.com

Tom has 35 years of marine risk experience from both the underwriting and broking side of the market. His previous experience includes positions as Senior Vice President, Member of the Executive Committee and Head of leading marine insurer Vesta Marine & Energy. Subsequently he was Senior Vice President of merger projects, reinsurance and strategy at Gard. He has been a Chairman of the Norwegian Market organisation CEFOR, a member of Det Norske Veritas’ Council, a member of the Board of claims agency Scandinavian Marine Claims Office, and had a significant role in developing the maritime incident reporting system SAFIR. In 2001 he was a Founding Partner, Managing Director and Chairman of Edge Norway (formerly NorthEdge). He is Deputy Chairman of the Norwegian Brokers’ Association.

Nils B Rokne

Head of Broking Norway

Bergen

Call: +47 5520 4404 / +47 9825 0634

Email: nils.rokne@edgegroup.com

Nils has more than 25 years of international marine insurance experience. He is a graduated Diplom-Kaufmann from University of Mannheim in Germany. He has experience of building up a health insurance concept in Norway, marine underwriting and has been an active reinsurance broker for 5 years. In addition to considerable marine risk competence, Nils has over the years held numerous positions in NorthEdge as marketing director, executive director and managing director. Nils is currently Chief Operating Officer of Edge Group and heads up Edge Norway’s Bergen office. He is also one of the Founding Partners of Edge Norway (formerly NorthEdge).

Maria Abdullah

Business Development Executive

Singapore

Call: +65 6224 9970 / +65 9226 3870

Email: maria.abdullah@edgegroup.com

Ida Abrahamsen-Sangedal

Senior Broker

Bergen

Call: +47 5520 4419 / +47 9168 5757

Email: ida.abrahamsen@edgegroup.com

Joined Northedge in November 2014. Over 10 years experience working with marine insurance, including as Hull Underwriter at Codan Marine, Bergen and Client Director at Aon BankAssure, London. She holds a Master in Business and Economics from the Norwegian School of Economics and has completed the DNV GL course in Risk Analysis at the University of Bergen. Ida achieved her authorization as Insurance Broker from the Norwegian Insurance Brokers Association in October 2015

Terje Adolfsen

Executive Director Marine Project Risk

Oslo

Call: +47 4840 2900

Email: terje.adolfsen@edgegroup.com

Terje is a Master Mariner from the Maritime College in Tønsberg. In 1980 he graduated from the Royal Naval Academy, Bergen. In 1989 he graduated from the Norwegian Insurance Academy Highest Level, and until 1993 he studied law with Folkeuniversitetet and the University of Oslo. His professional career includes serving as officer in various ranks up to senior operational levels on LPG and LNG carriers with Leif Høegh AS and Bergesen d.y. ASA, officer in the Royal Navy up to the rank as Captain in the Norwegian Coast Guard. 15 years with Bergesen d.y. ASA and Bergesen Worldwide Offshore AS as Assistant Director and Head of Risk Departments . He has also held board positions with Skuld and NHC. Since 2006 he attempted to launch a new Marine Offshore Property and Liability insurer Vega Insurance AS, and subsequently started a Lloyd’s Coverholder agency Vega Insurance Agencies AS, where he was the Managing Director.

David Alwyn

Global Head of P&I Practice

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9207 / +44 7342 882719

Email: david.alwyn@edgegroup.com

David Alwyn has over 20 years’ experience in the insurance industry. Having qualified as a solicitor at Hill Dickinson and working as a Claims Executive for the Standard Club in London, he was posted to Singapore for 7 years as the General Manager/Underwriter and Principal Officer of Standard Asia. During this period of time he was responsible for the establishment of a non-marine mutual called Capricorn Mutual in Australia and New Zealand as well as the management of Unimutual – a mutual established to insure the universities in Australia. Following a period as Chief Operating Officer of Charles Taylor Asia Pacific in Australia, he returned to Europe and joined Wilson Europe in 2007. This career change from underwriter/mutual manager to broker enabled David to focus on the broking side of P&I insurance. He is in the unique position of not only placing shipowners P&I insurance but also placing the reinsurance of P&I Clubs. David is a qualified solicitor and has an LLB and LLM from University College London.

Jonathan Ardolino

Deputy Managing Director

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9205 / +44 7515 880106

Email: jonathan.ardolino@edgegroup.com

Frances Armstrong-Jones

P&I Technician

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9249

Email: frances.armstrongjones@edgegroup.com

Adam Ashworth

Broker

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9246 / +44 7817 366247

Email: adam.ashworth@edgegroup.com

Celso Avellar

Broker

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9255 / +44 7950 377691

Email: celso.avellar@edgegroup.com

Matthew Ball

Marine Technician

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9266 / +44 7479 540648

Email: matthew.ball@edgegroup.com

David Binsted

Senior Broker

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9254

Email: david.binsted@edgegroup.com

Richard Brown

Finance Director

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9200

Email: richard.brown@edgegroup.com

Karin Burmester

P&I Broking

Hamburg

Call: +49 40 650668524

Email: karin.burmester@edgegroup.com

After completing her training as a certified shipping agent at the shipping company Oldenburg-Portugiesische Dampfschiffs-Rhederei in Hamburg she joined their Operating Department. During that time she also took great interest in design and studied clothing technology and fashion design at the Academy in Hamburg. During semester breaks and thereafter she worked with a marine insurance broker in the P&I Broking department and has been with Edge Germany since its foundation in 2012.

Sinje Campbell

Marine Technician

Hamburg

Call: +49 40 650668534

Email: Sinje.Campbell@edgegroup.com

After completing her apprenticeship as certified shipping agent at a shipping company in Hamburg, Sinje joined their crewing department for about one year. Afterwards she moved to the insurance department where she handled all P&I and H&M claims of the fleet for about 10 years. Sinje joined EDGE in September 2017.

David Collins

IBA Accountant

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9200

Email: david.collings@edgegroup.com

Melanie Couling-Austin

Marine Technician

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9267 / +44 7765 203989

Email: melanie.coulingaustin@edgegroup.com

Norman Cramphorn

Technical Director

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9214

Email: norman.cramphorn@edgegroup.com

Mark Diamond

Compliance Officer

London

Call: 0044 20 7459 9230

Email: mark.diamond@edgegroup.com

Jahara Diaz

Legal Adviser Claims and Special Risks

Bergen

Call: +47 4029 6365

Email: jahara.diaz@edgegroup.com

Jahara has a MSc in International Maritime Studies (maritime Law, management of shipping operations, business and strategy for shipping companies and logistics) from Southampton Solent University and a Master of Law from University of Valencia. Before joining Edge, Jahara held various positions in SMT Shipping Ltd. and Eureka Shipping Ltd.

Jon Eirik Einarsveen

Senior Broker

Oslo

Call: +47 4740 7899

Email: jon.eirik.einarsveen@edgegroup.com

Joined NorthEdge in 2010, completed our company internal training program and the broker authorization education at BI Norwegian School of Management. Authorized Marine Insurance Broker in September 2013.

Kjell Einarsveen

Executive Director

Oslo

Call: +47 9163 1911

Email: kjell.einarsveen@edgegroup.com

Kjell started his career in the marine insurance industry in 1973, initially as an underwriter. From 1982 Kjell worked as a marine broker for Wikborg Sons, Essar International and Duo. He was a partner of Anglo-Nordic Insurance Brokers from 1997 until joining NorthEdge in 2007.

In 1977 Kjell obtained a Diploma in Professional Insurance from the Norwegian Shipping Academy (Marine Insurance Candidate). He has been an authorized insurance broker by the Norwegian Insurance Brokers Association since 2001.

Egil Færøy

Senior Broker

Bergen

Call: +47 5520 4406 / +47 9825 0636

Email: egil.feroy@edgegroup.com

More than 35 years experience as a marine broker. Founding partner of NorthEdge in 2001 and Henschien Insurance Services in 1974. Previous background from Norwinch / Ullstein Rolls Royce; production of hydraulic deck machinery for ships and drilling units.

Eleanor Fisher

IBA Accountant

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9216

Email: eleanor.fisher@edgegroup.com

Kåre Franseth

Claims Director

Oslo

Call: +47 9921 1500

Email: kaare.franseth@edgegroup.com

More than 25 years experience in marine insurance both as a broker, claims handler and adjuster with insurance companies and including 15 years with overall responsibility of insurance department with a major Norwegian ship owner, Risk Manager for company captive. Master Mariner with seafaring experience from general cargo and ro/ro ships. Served as officer on Royal Norwegian Coastguard ships. Graduate from Norwegian Insurance Academy (Marine, Energy and Cargo insurance).

Barry Garner

Marine Client Executive

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9209 / +44 7824 568411

Email: barry.garner@edgegroup.com

Alexander Graham

Broker

Oslo

Call: +47 9959 5377

Email: alexander.graham@edgegroup.com

Alexander joined the company in August 2016. Prior to joining Edge Norway AS he worked as a Marine Insurance Broker in Aon for six years. Authorised Marine Insurance Broker from 2013. He holds a Master of Science degree in Business and Economics (Siviløkonom) from the BI Norwegian Business School.

Per Halvorsen

Client Executive

Oslo

Call: +47 9085 4921

Email: per.halvorsen@edgegroup.com

Per has a background from Hellebø & Partners Marine where he was the Managing Director. For the subsequent 23 years he was with the Polaris Insurance Company as Director Marine. He has a Diploma in Professional Insurance from the Norwegian Shipping Academy, and a Diploma in Shipping from The London School of Foreign Trade. In 1996 he founded Polaris Insurance Brokers in 1996 (which became EMS Insurance Brokers in 2005). EMS was acquired by NorthEdge AS in 2010 and Per is now a consultant to NorthEdge AS.

Xiao Han

海事保险顾问 – 总经理

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9242 / +44 7737 847756

Email: xiao.han@edgegroup.com

Julie Harrison

Administration

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9232

Email: julie.harrison@edgegroup.com

Renate Herrmann

Risk Consultant

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9216 / +44 7825 043 906

Email: renate.herrmann@edgegroup.com

Heidi Humberset

Service Consultant

Bergen

Call: +47 5520 4411

Email: heidi.humberset@edgegroup.com

More than 30 years experience in claims and service & documentation department. Founding partner of NorthEdge.

Else Beate Ingebrigtsen

Senior Broker

Bergen

Call: +47 5520 4408 / +47 9825 0638

Email: else.ingebrigtsen@edgegroup.com

More than 20 years experience as a marine broker. Since 2001 with NorthEdge Risk Services AS. Founding partner of NorthEdge AS. Graduate from Norwegian Insurance Academy (Marine, Energy and Cargo insurance).

Anders Langeland Johannessen

Managing Director

Bergen

Call: +47 9130 3406

Email: anders.johannessen@edgegroup.com

Dwight Johnson

Cargo Broker

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9218

Email: dwight.johnson@edgegroup.com

Thelma Jursa

HR & PA to David A. Edwards

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9223

Email: thelma.jursa@edgegroup.com

Tony Kenyon

Group IT Executive

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9228

Email: tony.kenyon@edgegroup.com

Ryan Kidd

Broker

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9215 / +44 7854 567647

Email: ryan.kidd@edgegroup.com

Angus Kinsella

Claims Technician

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9204

Email: angus.kinsella@edgegroup.com

Duncan Lamb

Senior Admin Manager

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9260

Email: duncan.lamb@edgegroup.com

Daphne Lim

Finance Manager

Singapore

Call: +65 6224 9970 / +65 9789 7208

Email: daphne.lim@edgegroup.com

Michael Loakman

Marine Technician

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9293

Email: michael.loakman@edgegroup.com

Mike Martin

Divisional Director Financial & Political Risks

Singapore

Call: +65 6224 9970 / +65 8332 4911 / +44 7876 638474

Email: mike.martin@edgegroup.com

Pål Midttun

Senior Broker

Bergen

Call: +47 5520 4407 / +47 9825 0637

Email: paal.midttun@edgegroup.com

About 15 years experience as a marine broker. Founding partner of NorthEdge. Graduate from Norwegian Insurance Academy (Marine, Energy and Cargo insurance).

Derek Napier

Deputy Managing Director

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9259 / +44 7956 314952

Email: derek.napier@edgegroup.com

Bente Wiik Nesse

Claims Broker

Bergen

Call: +47 5520 4417 / +47 9825 0645

Email: bente.nesse@edgegroup.com

Bente graduated from University of Bergen with a Masters Degree in Law in 2009. She has an LLM degree from University of Southampton in Maritime Law from 2008/2009 where she wrote a dissertation on alteration of risk under the contract of insurance. Her previous work experience includes two summer internships at Norwegian Hull Club's legal department and underwriter at Gjensidige Forsikring.

Khairul Nizham

Claims Manager

Singapore

Call: +65 6224 9970 (Office) / +65 8428 8401 (Mobile)

Email: Khairul.Nizham@edgegroup.com

Obtained BSc. in Maritime Studies from Nanyang Technological University. 4 years’ claims experience handling wet and dry recoveries cases, and transport and logistics liability accounts. Served as Assistant Navigation Officer for the Singapore Police Coast Guard. Attained Graduate Certificate in International Arbitration and working towards gaining membership into the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators (MSIArb). Currently studying to complete National University of Singapore’s Graduate Diploma in Maritime Law and Arbitration.

Isabel North

Claims Administrator

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9212

Email: Isabel.north@edgegroup.com

Nicholas North

Director, Marine Claims

London

Call: +44 207 459 9222 / +44 7930 667730

Email: nicholas.north@edgegroup.com

Veronika Olsen

Controller and Compliance Officer

Bergen

Call: +47 5520 4420

Email: veronika.olsen@edgegroup.com

Veronika has experience from accounting departments in telecomunication and biotechnology industries. She holds a Master in Business and Economics from the Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration.

Grete Olsen

Head Technician Oslo

Oslo

Call: +47 9302 4180

Email: grete.olsen@edgegroup.com

More than 30 years experience from Marine Insurance. Graduate from Norwegian Insurance Academy (Marine, Energy and Cargo insurance).

Gunnar Opkvitne

Group Financial Director

Bergen

Call: +47 5520 4409 / +47 9240 2019

Email: gunnar.opkvitne@edgegroup.com

Gunnar is a graduate from the Royal Norwegian Naval Academy and has a background as a Finance Director of stocklisted EDB Ergo Group ASA (now EVRY ASA). He has also been the Finance Director of CSC Nordic focusing on business support, business development and optimization of procedures and processes. He has shipping experience from Westfleet (part of KGJS / Gearbulk Group) where he was Finance and IT manager. Finally he was Finance and IT Manager for Norwegian Law firm Thommessen. Gunnar holds Board positions in several property investment companies.

Claire Pitchford

Marine Processing

London

Call: +44 207 459 9229

Email: claire.pitchford@edgegroup.com

Patricia Poh

Broker

Singapore

Call: +65 6224 9970 / +65 9150 6884

Email: patricia.poh@edgegroup.com

Bente Rand

Client Executive

Oslo

Call: +47 9182 0270

Email: bente.rand@edgegroup.com

Bente has a Graduation in Law from the University of Oslo in 1983 and a Diploma in Professional Marine Insurance. From 1984 through 1998 she was a Marine Underwriter with Samvirke, Polaris and Storebrand. Since 1998 she has been a broker with Polaris and EMS Insurance Brokers, which was acquired by NorthEdge AS in 2010. Bente is now a consultant to NorthEdge AS.

Jens Ringefelt

Director/Senior Broker

Singapore

Call: +65 6224 9970 / +65 8498 3693

Email: jens.ringefelt@edgegroup.com

David Rogerson

IBA Accountant

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9231

Email: david.rogerson@edgegroup.com

Dominic Rudden

Accounts Assistant

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9200

Email: dominic.rudden@edgegroup.com

Martin Schmincke

Accountant

Hamburg

Call: +49 40 650 668525

Email: martin.schmincke@edgegroup.com

After spending more than a decade in the public relation business, Martin moved to the financial department of a start up company in Hamburg. They entered the German mobile phones market by establishing a new smart phone brand. Martin enjoyed working as a part of an international network with colleagues in Asia and France.

Peter Spencer

Director of Structured Risks

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9236 / +44 7815 054069

Email: peter.spencer@edgegroup.com

Oskar Staaf

Marine Technician

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9234 / +44 7704 917562

Email: oskar.staaf@edgegroup.com

Samuel Stonehouse

Broker

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9200

Email: samuel.stonehouse@edgegroup.com

Martin Strehlow

Head of P&I Claims

Hamburg

Call: +49 40 650668523

Email: martin.strehlow@edgegroup.com

Martin graduated in law at Hamburg University in 1998 and qualified as a lawyer near Hamburg. In 1999 Martin entered the marine insurance industry through the legal department of a German shipping line. In 2002 he joined a German marine insurance brokers with a focus on P&I claim handling. 10 years later Martin joined the newly formed Edge Germany as Head of the P&I Claims Department.

Petter Aksel Sundby

Broker

Oslo

Call: +47 4161 5698

Email: petter.aksel.sundby@edgegroup.com

Joined NorthEdge AS as a trainee / assistant broker in 2015, and started the insurance broker authorization education at BI Norwegian School of Management. Graduated from Copenhagen Business School in 2014 with an MSc International Business– minor degree in Shipping, and with a BSc Business Administration and Sociology from 2012.

Paul Sweasey

Global Head of Financial & Political Risk Practice

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9308 / +44 7760 266858

Email: paul.sweasey@edgegroup.com

Paul is a career specialist in trade credit and political risk having started his broking career in 1984. With experience gained with some of the most innovative teams in the Market, Paul has developed business on four continents and worked with the broadest possible spectrum of industry and commerce. Today the Special Risks team Paul leads complements this experience to provide Market leading insurance and re-insurance coverage to a growing global portfolio of Banks, traders, corporates and Export Credit Agencies.

Magnus Taanevig

Executive Director

Oslo

Call: +47 9262 2354

Email: magnus.taanevig@edgegroup.com

Joined the company in 2005. Authorized Marine Insurance Broker by the Norwegian Broker’s Association, and represents NorthEdge in the Marine Committee. 2004 Master of Business and Administration, International – Griffith University. 2003 Bachelor of Business, Double-Major in Accounting and Finance – Griffith University. 1999 Graduated as Second Lieutenant in the Cavalry – Army Officer School.

Jennie Thomas

Manager, Finance Department

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9251 / +44 7739 165115

Email: jennie.thomas@edgegroup.com

Emma Thompson

Marine Technician

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9291 / +44 7885 429718

Email: emma.thompson@edgegroup.com

Kristin Troy

Accountant

Bergen

Call: +47 5520 4422

Email: kristin.troy@edgegroup.com

Kristin joined NorthEdge in 2011 and has accounting experience from the seismic and shipping industry and additionally from a professional accounting firm in Bergen. Kristin holds a professional license as Certified Public Accountant and is educated from Norwegian Business School in Bergen and North-Trondelag University and College.

Turid Ulvatn

Head Technician Bergen and Broker

Bergen

Call: +47 5520 4412 / +47 9092 3072

Email: turid.ulvatn@edgegroup.com

About 20 years experience from documentation and broking support. Founding partner of NorthEdge.

Adam Waterston

Broker, Financial and Political Risk

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9224

Email: adam.waterston@edgegroup.com

Michael Weber

Head of Broking Denmark

Copenhagen

Call: +45 2122 0418

Email: michael.weber@edgegroup.com

After serving as Officer in the Royal Danish Army, Michael started his career in marine insurance in 1994. He has been working in almost all areas of insurance with leadership positions in both Underwriting, Reinsurance, Risk Management and Client Management. Before joining Edge in April 2017, Michael was COO and Chief Underwriter for a Lloyds Coverholder and prior to that Area Manager in Codan Marine.

Marit Wergeland

Service Consultant

Bergen

Call: +47 5520 4421

Email: marit.wergeland@edgegroup.com

More than 30 years experience in service & documentation department. Courses from the Norwegian Insurance Academy in Marine insurance.

Britta Winkler

Head of H&M Claims

Hamburg

Call: +49 (40) 650 668 533 / +49 170 4092334

Email: britta.winkler@edgegroup.com

Britta joined Edge Germany in June 2017 after working as a Senior Claims Executive for a Hamburg based insurance broker for the last 6.5 years. Prior to that she was working as a Technical Management Supervisor and Claims Executive for 10 years for a well known Hamburg based ship owner. In her current position as Head of H&M Claims she is responsible for all sorts of Hull & Machinery matters. Working in the maritime field all these years she has acquired a protruding knowledge of marine insurance and she has established trustworthy business relations worldwide and is well acquainted with insurers, customers, lawyers and surveyors.

Tomasz Jan Wirkus

Hull and Machinery Department

Hamburg

Call: +49 40 650668526 / +49 151 176 34 176

Email: tomasz.wirkus@edgegroup.com

Tomasz, who joined Edge Germany in October 2013, has recently finished a Master degree in Shipping and Logistics at the Southampton Solent University. In addition, he holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Shipping & Chartering from the University of Applied Sciences in Bremen.

Before starting his academic education, Tomasz gained some years of work experience as a certified shipping agent in various fields of the maritime business, including a position as a claims and recovery consultant for a Lloyd`s Agent in Bremen.

Christopher Wyllie

Marine Technician

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9292 / +44 7877 409260

Email: christopher.wyllie@edgegroup.com

David A. Edwards

CEO Global Solutions, CEO UK & Germany

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9211 / +44 7770 666659

Email: de@edgegroup.com

David has over 40 years’ experience in the Lloyd’s insurance market and formed a new marine broker in 1989 that was amalgamated into London Special Risks (now Edge London) in 1995. He was the sole shareholder of Edge London until 2015 and founder of the Edge Group. He is CEO of the Group’s UK and German operations. David is a fellow of the Royal Society and trustee Chairman of ASPIRE a UK registered charity.

David Alwyn

Global Head of P&I Practice

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9207 / +44 7342 882719

Email: david.alwyn@edgegroup.com

David Alwyn has over 20 years’ experience in the insurance industry. Having qualified as a solicitor at Hill Dickinson and working as a Claims Executive for the Standard Club in London, he was posted to Singapore for 7 years as the General Manager/Underwriter and Principal Officer of Standard Asia. During this period of time he was responsible for the establishment of a non-marine mutual called Capricorn Mutual in Australia and New Zealand as well as the management of Unimutual – a mutual established to insure the universities in Australia. Following a period as Chief Operating Officer of Charles Taylor Asia Pacific in Australia, he returned to Europe and joined Wilson Europe in 2007. This career change from underwriter/mutual manager to broker enabled David to focus on the broking side of P&I insurance. He is in the unique position of not only placing shipowners P&I insurance but also placing the reinsurance of P&I Clubs. David is a qualified solicitor and has an LLB and LLM from University College London.

Jonathan Ardolino

Deputy Managing Director

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9205 / +44 7515 880106

Email: jonathan.ardolino@edgegroup.com

Frances Armstrong-Jones

P&I Technician

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9249

Email: frances.armstrongjones@edgegroup.com

Adam Ashworth

Broker

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9246 / +44 7817 366247

Email: adam.ashworth@edgegroup.com

Celso Avellar

Broker

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9255 / +44 7950 377691

Email: celso.avellar@edgegroup.com

Matthew Ball

Marine Technician

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9266 / +44 7479 540648

Email: matthew.ball@edgegroup.com

David Binsted

Senior Broker

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9254

Email: david.binsted@edgegroup.com

Richard Brown

Finance Director

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9200

Email: richard.brown@edgegroup.com

David Collins

IBA Accountant

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9200

Email: david.collings@edgegroup.com

Melanie Couling-Austin

Marine Technician

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9267 / +44 7765 203989

Email: melanie.coulingaustin@edgegroup.com

Norman Cramphorn

Technical Director

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9214

Email: norman.cramphorn@edgegroup.com

Mark Diamond

Compliance Officer

London

Call: 0044 20 7459 9230

Email: mark.diamond@edgegroup.com

Eleanor Fisher

IBA Accountant

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9216

Email: eleanor.fisher@edgegroup.com

Barry Garner

Marine Client Executive

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9209 / +44 7824 568411

Email: barry.garner@edgegroup.com

Xiao Han

海事保险顾问 – 总经理

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9242 / +44 7737 847756

Email: xiao.han@edgegroup.com

Julie Harrison

Administration

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9232

Email: julie.harrison@edgegroup.com

Renate Herrmann

Risk Consultant

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9216 / +44 7825 043 906

Email: renate.herrmann@edgegroup.com

Dwight Johnson

Cargo Broker

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9218

Email: dwight.johnson@edgegroup.com

Thelma Jursa

HR & PA to David A. Edwards

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9223

Email: thelma.jursa@edgegroup.com

Tony Kenyon

Group IT Executive

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9228

Email: tony.kenyon@edgegroup.com

Ryan Kidd

Broker

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9215 / +44 7854 567647

Email: ryan.kidd@edgegroup.com

Angus Kinsella

Claims Technician

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9204

Email: angus.kinsella@edgegroup.com

Duncan Lamb

Senior Admin Manager

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9260

Email: duncan.lamb@edgegroup.com

Michael Loakman

Marine Technician

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9293

Email: michael.loakman@edgegroup.com

Derek Napier

Deputy Managing Director

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9259 / +44 7956 314952

Email: derek.napier@edgegroup.com

Isabel North

Claims Administrator

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9212

Email: Isabel.north@edgegroup.com

Nicholas North

Director, Marine Claims

London

Call: +44 207 459 9222 / +44 7930 667730

Email: nicholas.north@edgegroup.com

Claire Pitchford

Marine Processing

London

Call: +44 207 459 9229

Email: claire.pitchford@edgegroup.com

David Rogerson

IBA Accountant

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9231

Email: david.rogerson@edgegroup.com

Dominic Rudden

Accounts Assistant

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9200

Email: dominic.rudden@edgegroup.com

Peter Spencer

Director of Structured Risks

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9236 / +44 7815 054069

Email: peter.spencer@edgegroup.com

Oskar Staaf

Marine Technician

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9234 / +44 7704 917562

Email: oskar.staaf@edgegroup.com

Samuel Stonehouse

Broker

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9200

Email: samuel.stonehouse@edgegroup.com

Paul Sweasey

Global Head of Financial & Political Risk Practice

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9308 / +44 7760 266858

Email: paul.sweasey@edgegroup.com

Paul is a career specialist in trade credit and political risk having started his broking career in 1984. With experience gained with some of the most innovative teams in the Market, Paul has developed business on four continents and worked with the broadest possible spectrum of industry and commerce. Today the Special Risks team Paul leads complements this experience to provide Market leading insurance and re-insurance coverage to a growing global portfolio of Banks, traders, corporates and Export Credit Agencies.

Jennie Thomas

Manager, Finance Department

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9251 / +44 7739 165115

Email: jennie.thomas@edgegroup.com

Emma Thompson

Marine Technician

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9291 / +44 7885 429718

Email: emma.thompson@edgegroup.com

Adam Waterston

Broker, Financial and Political Risk

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9224

Email: adam.waterston@edgegroup.com

Christopher Wyllie

Marine Technician

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9292 / +44 7877 409260

Email: christopher.wyllie@edgegroup.com

Nils B Rokne

Head of Broking Norway

Bergen

Call: +47 5520 4404 / +47 9825 0634

Email: nils.rokne@edgegroup.com

Nils has more than 25 years of international marine insurance experience. He is a graduated Diplom-Kaufmann from University of Mannheim in Germany. He has experience of building up a health insurance concept in Norway, marine underwriting and has been an active reinsurance broker for 5 years. In addition to considerable marine risk competence, Nils has over the years held numerous positions in NorthEdge as marketing director, executive director and managing director. Nils is currently Chief Operating Officer of Edge Group and heads up Edge Norway’s Bergen office. He is also one of the Founding Partners of Edge Norway (formerly NorthEdge).

Ida Abrahamsen-Sangedal

Senior Broker

Bergen

Call: +47 5520 4419 / +47 9168 5757

Email: ida.abrahamsen@edgegroup.com

Joined Northedge in November 2014. Over 10 years experience working with marine insurance, including as Hull Underwriter at Codan Marine, Bergen and Client Director at Aon BankAssure, London. She holds a Master in Business and Economics from the Norwegian School of Economics and has completed the DNV GL course in Risk Analysis at the University of Bergen. Ida achieved her authorization as Insurance Broker from the Norwegian Insurance Brokers Association in October 2015

Jahara Diaz

Legal Adviser Claims and Special Risks

Bergen

Call: +47 4029 6365

Email: jahara.diaz@edgegroup.com

Jahara has a MSc in International Maritime Studies (maritime Law, management of shipping operations, business and strategy for shipping companies and logistics) from Southampton Solent University and a Master of Law from University of Valencia. Before joining Edge, Jahara held various positions in SMT Shipping Ltd. and Eureka Shipping Ltd.

Egil Færøy

Senior Broker

Bergen

Call: +47 5520 4406 / +47 9825 0636

Email: egil.feroy@edgegroup.com

More than 35 years experience as a marine broker. Founding partner of NorthEdge in 2001 and Henschien Insurance Services in 1974. Previous background from Norwinch / Ullstein Rolls Royce; production of hydraulic deck machinery for ships and drilling units.

Heidi Humberset

Service Consultant

Bergen

Call: +47 5520 4411

Email: heidi.humberset@edgegroup.com

More than 30 years experience in claims and service & documentation department. Founding partner of NorthEdge.

Else Beate Ingebrigtsen

Senior Broker

Bergen

Call: +47 5520 4408 / +47 9825 0638

Email: else.ingebrigtsen@edgegroup.com

More than 20 years experience as a marine broker. Since 2001 with NorthEdge Risk Services AS. Founding partner of NorthEdge AS. Graduate from Norwegian Insurance Academy (Marine, Energy and Cargo insurance).

Anders Langeland Johannessen

Managing Director

Bergen

Call: +47 9130 3406

Email: anders.johannessen@edgegroup.com

Pål Midttun

Senior Broker

Bergen

Call: +47 5520 4407 / +47 9825 0637

Email: paal.midttun@edgegroup.com

About 15 years experience as a marine broker. Founding partner of NorthEdge. Graduate from Norwegian Insurance Academy (Marine, Energy and Cargo insurance).

Bente Wiik Nesse

Claims Broker

Bergen

Call: +47 5520 4417 / +47 9825 0645

Email: bente.nesse@edgegroup.com

Bente graduated from University of Bergen with a Masters Degree in Law in 2009. She has an LLM degree from University of Southampton in Maritime Law from 2008/2009 where she wrote a dissertation on alteration of risk under the contract of insurance. Her previous work experience includes two summer internships at Norwegian Hull Club's legal department and underwriter at Gjensidige Forsikring.

Veronika Olsen

Controller and Compliance Officer

Bergen

Call: +47 5520 4420

Email: veronika.olsen@edgegroup.com

Veronika has experience from accounting departments in telecomunication and biotechnology industries. She holds a Master in Business and Economics from the Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration.

Gunnar Opkvitne

Group Financial Director

Bergen

Call: +47 5520 4409 / +47 9240 2019

Email: gunnar.opkvitne@edgegroup.com

Gunnar is a graduate from the Royal Norwegian Naval Academy and has a background as a Finance Director of stocklisted EDB Ergo Group ASA (now EVRY ASA). He has also been the Finance Director of CSC Nordic focusing on business support, business development and optimization of procedures and processes. He has shipping experience from Westfleet (part of KGJS / Gearbulk Group) where he was Finance and IT manager. Finally he was Finance and IT Manager for Norwegian Law firm Thommessen. Gunnar holds Board positions in several property investment companies.

Kristin Troy

Accountant

Bergen

Call: +47 5520 4422

Email: kristin.troy@edgegroup.com

Kristin joined NorthEdge in 2011 and has accounting experience from the seismic and shipping industry and additionally from a professional accounting firm in Bergen. Kristin holds a professional license as Certified Public Accountant and is educated from Norwegian Business School in Bergen and North-Trondelag University and College.

Turid Ulvatn

Head Technician Bergen and Broker

Bergen

Call: +47 5520 4412 / +47 9092 3072

Email: turid.ulvatn@edgegroup.com

About 20 years experience from documentation and broking support. Founding partner of NorthEdge.

Marit Wergeland

Service Consultant

Bergen

Call: +47 5520 4421

Email: marit.wergeland@edgegroup.com

More than 30 years experience in service & documentation department. Courses from the Norwegian Insurance Academy in Marine insurance.

Jörn Keller

CEO Germany

Hamburg

Call: +49 40 650668531 / +49 151 14117609

Email: joern.keller@edgegroup.com

Jörn began his career with an apprenticeship in the H&M department of Allianz, Hamburg before spending two years there as an underwriter. He later joined an underwriting agency in Hamburg to strengthen their H&M underwriting team and after four years he was educated in P&I during his time in Skuld. Prior to joining Edge in October 2016, Jörn worked for almost 10 years for another broker in Hamburg where he held the position as Head of Marine.

Karin Burmester

P&I Broking

Hamburg

Call: +49 40 650668524

Email: karin.burmester@edgegroup.com

After completing her training as a certified shipping agent at the shipping company Oldenburg-Portugiesische Dampfschiffs-Rhederei in Hamburg she joined their Operating Department. During that time she also took great interest in design and studied clothing technology and fashion design at the Academy in Hamburg. During semester breaks and thereafter she worked with a marine insurance broker in the P&I Broking department and has been with Edge Germany since its foundation in 2012.

Sinje Campbell

Marine Technician

Hamburg

Call: +49 40 650668534

Email: Sinje.Campbell@edgegroup.com

After completing her apprenticeship as certified shipping agent at a shipping company in Hamburg, Sinje joined their crewing department for about one year. Afterwards she moved to the insurance department where she handled all P&I and H&M claims of the fleet for about 10 years. Sinje joined EDGE in September 2017.

Martin Schmincke

Accountant

Hamburg

Call: +49 40 650 668525

Email: martin.schmincke@edgegroup.com

After spending more than a decade in the public relation business, Martin moved to the financial department of a start up company in Hamburg. They entered the German mobile phones market by establishing a new smart phone brand. Martin enjoyed working as a part of an international network with colleagues in Asia and France.

Martin Strehlow

Head of P&I Claims

Hamburg

Call: +49 40 650668523

Email: martin.strehlow@edgegroup.com

Martin graduated in law at Hamburg University in 1998 and qualified as a lawyer near Hamburg. In 1999 Martin entered the marine insurance industry through the legal department of a German shipping line. In 2002 he joined a German marine insurance brokers with a focus on P&I claim handling. 10 years later Martin joined the newly formed Edge Germany as Head of the P&I Claims Department.

Britta Winkler

Head of H&M Claims

Hamburg

Call: +49 (40) 650 668 533 / +49 170 4092334

Email: britta.winkler@edgegroup.com

Britta joined Edge Germany in June 2017 after working as a Senior Claims Executive for a Hamburg based insurance broker for the last 6.5 years. Prior to that she was working as a Technical Management Supervisor and Claims Executive for 10 years for a well known Hamburg based ship owner. In her current position as Head of H&M Claims she is responsible for all sorts of Hull & Machinery matters. Working in the maritime field all these years she has acquired a protruding knowledge of marine insurance and she has established trustworthy business relations worldwide and is well acquainted with insurers, customers, lawyers and surveyors.

Tomasz Jan Wirkus

Hull and Machinery Department

Hamburg

Call: +49 40 650668526 / +49 151 176 34 176

Email: tomasz.wirkus@edgegroup.com

Tomasz, who joined Edge Germany in October 2013, has recently finished a Master degree in Shipping and Logistics at the Southampton Solent University. In addition, he holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Shipping & Chartering from the University of Applied Sciences in Bremen.

Before starting his academic education, Tomasz gained some years of work experience as a certified shipping agent in various fields of the maritime business, including a position as a claims and recovery consultant for a Lloyd`s Agent in Bremen.

Tom Midttun

Group CEO

Oslo

Call: +47 9825 0640

Email: tom.midttun@edgegroup.com

Tom has 35 years of marine risk experience from both the underwriting and broking side of the market. His previous experience includes positions as Senior Vice President, Member of the Executive Committee and Head of leading marine insurer Vesta Marine & Energy. Subsequently he was Senior Vice President of merger projects, reinsurance and strategy at Gard. He has been a Chairman of the Norwegian Market organisation CEFOR, a member of Det Norske Veritas’ Council, a member of the Board of claims agency Scandinavian Marine Claims Office, and had a significant role in developing the maritime incident reporting system SAFIR. In 2001 he was a Founding Partner, Managing Director and Chairman of Edge Norway (formerly NorthEdge). He is Deputy Chairman of the Norwegian Brokers’ Association.

Terje Adolfsen

Executive Director Marine Project Risk

Oslo

Call: +47 4840 2900

Email: terje.adolfsen@edgegroup.com

Terje is a Master Mariner from the Maritime College in Tønsberg. In 1980 he graduated from the Royal Naval Academy, Bergen. In 1989 he graduated from the Norwegian Insurance Academy Highest Level, and until 1993 he studied law with Folkeuniversitetet and the University of Oslo. His professional career includes serving as officer in various ranks up to senior operational levels on LPG and LNG carriers with Leif Høegh AS and Bergesen d.y. ASA, officer in the Royal Navy up to the rank as Captain in the Norwegian Coast Guard. 15 years with Bergesen d.y. ASA and Bergesen Worldwide Offshore AS as Assistant Director and Head of Risk Departments . He has also held board positions with Skuld and NHC. Since 2006 he attempted to launch a new Marine Offshore Property and Liability insurer Vega Insurance AS, and subsequently started a Lloyd’s Coverholder agency Vega Insurance Agencies AS, where he was the Managing Director.

Jon Eirik Einarsveen

Senior Broker

Oslo

Call: +47 4740 7899

Email: jon.eirik.einarsveen@edgegroup.com

Joined NorthEdge in 2010, completed our company internal training program and the broker authorization education at BI Norwegian School of Management. Authorized Marine Insurance Broker in September 2013.

Kjell Einarsveen

Executive Director

Oslo

Call: +47 9163 1911

Email: kjell.einarsveen@edgegroup.com

Kjell started his career in the marine insurance industry in 1973, initially as an underwriter. From 1982 Kjell worked as a marine broker for Wikborg Sons, Essar International and Duo. He was a partner of Anglo-Nordic Insurance Brokers from 1997 until joining NorthEdge in 2007.

In 1977 Kjell obtained a Diploma in Professional Insurance from the Norwegian Shipping Academy (Marine Insurance Candidate). He has been an authorized insurance broker by the Norwegian Insurance Brokers Association since 2001.

Kåre Franseth

Claims Director

Oslo

Call: +47 9921 1500

Email: kaare.franseth@edgegroup.com

More than 25 years experience in marine insurance both as a broker, claims handler and adjuster with insurance companies and including 15 years with overall responsibility of insurance department with a major Norwegian ship owner, Risk Manager for company captive. Master Mariner with seafaring experience from general cargo and ro/ro ships. Served as officer on Royal Norwegian Coastguard ships. Graduate from Norwegian Insurance Academy (Marine, Energy and Cargo insurance).

Alexander Graham

Broker

Oslo

Call: +47 9959 5377

Email: alexander.graham@edgegroup.com

Alexander joined the company in August 2016. Prior to joining Edge Norway AS he worked as a Marine Insurance Broker in Aon for six years. Authorised Marine Insurance Broker from 2013. He holds a Master of Science degree in Business and Economics (Siviløkonom) from the BI Norwegian Business School.

Per Halvorsen

Client Executive

Oslo

Call: +47 9085 4921

Email: per.halvorsen@edgegroup.com

Per has a background from Hellebø & Partners Marine where he was the Managing Director. For the subsequent 23 years he was with the Polaris Insurance Company as Director Marine. He has a Diploma in Professional Insurance from the Norwegian Shipping Academy, and a Diploma in Shipping from The London School of Foreign Trade. In 1996 he founded Polaris Insurance Brokers in 1996 (which became EMS Insurance Brokers in 2005). EMS was acquired by NorthEdge AS in 2010 and Per is now a consultant to NorthEdge AS.

Grete Olsen

Head Technician Oslo

Oslo

Call: +47 9302 4180

Email: grete.olsen@edgegroup.com

More than 30 years experience from Marine Insurance. Graduate from Norwegian Insurance Academy (Marine, Energy and Cargo insurance).

Bente Rand

Client Executive

Oslo

Call: +47 9182 0270

Email: bente.rand@edgegroup.com

Bente has a Graduation in Law from the University of Oslo in 1983 and a Diploma in Professional Marine Insurance. From 1984 through 1998 she was a Marine Underwriter with Samvirke, Polaris and Storebrand. Since 1998 she has been a broker with Polaris and EMS Insurance Brokers, which was acquired by NorthEdge AS in 2010. Bente is now a consultant to NorthEdge AS.

Petter Aksel Sundby

Broker

Oslo

Call: +47 4161 5698

Email: petter.aksel.sundby@edgegroup.com

Joined NorthEdge AS as a trainee / assistant broker in 2015, and started the insurance broker authorization education at BI Norwegian School of Management. Graduated from Copenhagen Business School in 2014 with an MSc International Business– minor degree in Shipping, and with a BSc Business Administration and Sociology from 2012.

Magnus Taanevig

Executive Director

Oslo

Call: +47 9262 2354

Email: magnus.taanevig@edgegroup.com

Joined the company in 2005. Authorized Marine Insurance Broker by the Norwegian Broker’s Association, and represents NorthEdge in the Marine Committee. 2004 Master of Business and Administration, International – Griffith University. 2003 Bachelor of Business, Double-Major in Accounting and Finance – Griffith University. 1999 Graduated as Second Lieutenant in the Cavalry – Army Officer School.

Michael Weber

Head of Broking Denmark

Copenhagen

Call: +45 2122 0418

Email: michael.weber@edgegroup.com

After serving as Officer in the Royal Danish Army, Michael started his career in marine insurance in 1994. He has been working in almost all areas of insurance with leadership positions in both Underwriting, Reinsurance, Risk Management and Client Management. Before joining Edge in April 2017, Michael was COO and Chief Underwriter for a Lloyds Coverholder and prior to that Area Manager in Codan Marine.

Tom Hellebø

CEO Singapore

Singapore

Call: +65 6224 9970 / +65 9118 8159

Email: tom.helleboe@edgegroup.com

Tom has lived in Singapore for more than 20 years and has more than 30 years of experience from Marine Underwriting, Marine and Energy Insurance Consulting, Shipping, Risk Management, and Insurance Broking. In 2008 Tom started Edge Singapore as MD and Founding Partner. His previous work experience includes 11 years of Underwriting with Gjensidige and Vesta, 7 years with Aon Asia as Regional Marine Director and as Director for the company’s Singapore marine department. Prior to this he was employed with Osprey Maritime Limited, Singapore, as their Risk Manager. Following the acquisition of Osprey by Gotaas-Larsen, London he was promoted to Commercial Manager for the Group based in Singapore. This position included marketing of their LNG activities, Joint Venture negotiations, Sale and Purchase negotiations, and employment contract work for the 30 ships that were owned by the company at that time. He also represented the Company in Intertanko’s Insurance Committee, London.

Maria Abdullah

Business Development Executive

Singapore

Call: +65 6224 9970 / +65 9226 3870

Email: maria.abdullah@edgegroup.com

Daphne Lim

Finance Manager

Singapore

Call: +65 6224 9970 / +65 9789 7208

Email: daphne.lim@edgegroup.com

Mike Martin

Divisional Director Financial & Political Risks

Singapore

Call: +65 6224 9970 / +65 8332 4911 / +44 7876 638474

Email: mike.martin@edgegroup.com

Khairul Nizham

Claims Manager

Singapore

Call: +65 6224 9970 (Office) / +65 8428 8401 (Mobile)

Email: Khairul.Nizham@edgegroup.com

Obtained BSc. in Maritime Studies from Nanyang Technological University. 4 years’ claims experience handling wet and dry recoveries cases, and transport and logistics liability accounts. Served as Assistant Navigation Officer for the Singapore Police Coast Guard. Attained Graduate Certificate in International Arbitration and working towards gaining membership into the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators (MSIArb). Currently studying to complete National University of Singapore’s Graduate Diploma in Maritime Law and Arbitration.

Patricia Poh

Broker

Singapore

Call: +65 6224 9970 / +65 9150 6884

Email: patricia.poh@edgegroup.com

Jens Ringefelt

Director/Senior Broker

Singapore

Call: +65 6224 9970 / +65 8498 3693

Email: jens.ringefelt@edgegroup.com

David A. Edwards

CEO Global Solutions, CEO UK & Germany

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9211 / +44 7770 666659

Email: de@edgegroup.com

David has over 40 years’ experience in the Lloyd’s insurance market and formed a new marine broker in 1989 that was amalgamated into London Special Risks (now Edge London) in 1995. He was the sole shareholder of Edge London until 2015 and founder of the Edge Group. He is CEO of the Group’s UK and German operations. David is a fellow of the Royal Society and trustee Chairman of ASPIRE a UK registered charity.

Per Etholm

Chairman of the Board

Board & Management

Call: +47 4579 2030

Email: per.etholm@edgegroup.com

Per Etholm is the Edge Group Chairman. He has more than 35 years experience from Global Banking, Private Equity and Corporate restructuring. He has been CEO for Citibank/Citigroup’s operations in Norway, Nordic and Switzerland, and has served as Deputy Chairman of Citibank Europe Plc. He has been a board member of the Norwegian Bankers association, and the Swiss Foreign Bankers association, Chairman of Diners Club Switzerland and several Nordic corporates. Per is currently based in Switzerland where he is Chairman and founder of P/E Strategic Partners AG. He is a Board Member and Advisor of FSN Capital Partners, a Board Member of Aura Light International AB and a Board member of the Swiss American Chamber of Commerce; the Chapter doing Business in Switzerland and the Finance Chapter. He serves as Advisory Board Member of Management Alignment Partners AG and of the Lorange Institute of Business.

Tom Midttun

Group CEO

Oslo

Call: +47 9825 0640

Email: tom.midttun@edgegroup.com

Tom has 35 years of marine risk experience from both the underwriting and broking side of the market. His previous experience includes positions as Senior Vice President, Member of the Executive Committee and Head of leading marine insurer Vesta Marine & Energy. Subsequently he was Senior Vice President of merger projects, reinsurance and strategy at Gard. He has been a Chairman of the Norwegian Market organisation CEFOR, a member of Det Norske Veritas’ Council, a member of the Board of claims agency Scandinavian Marine Claims Office, and had a significant role in developing the maritime incident reporting system SAFIR. In 2001 he was a Founding Partner, Managing Director and Chairman of Edge Norway (formerly NorthEdge). He is Deputy Chairman of the Norwegian Brokers’ Association.

Nils B Rokne

Head of Broking Norway

Bergen

Call: +47 5520 4404 / +47 9825 0634

Email: nils.rokne@edgegroup.com

Nils has more than 25 years of international marine insurance experience. He is a graduated Diplom-Kaufmann from University of Mannheim in Germany. He has experience of building up a health insurance concept in Norway, marine underwriting and has been an active reinsurance broker for 5 years. In addition to considerable marine risk competence, Nils has over the years held numerous positions in NorthEdge as marketing director, executive director and managing director. Nils is currently Chief Operating Officer of Edge Group and heads up Edge Norway’s Bergen office. He is also one of the Founding Partners of Edge Norway (formerly NorthEdge).

David Alwyn

Global Head of P&I Practice

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9207 / +44 7342 882719

Email: david.alwyn@edgegroup.com

David Alwyn has over 20 years’ experience in the insurance industry. Having qualified as a solicitor at Hill Dickinson and working as a Claims Executive for the Standard Club in London, he was posted to Singapore for 7 years as the General Manager/Underwriter and Principal Officer of Standard Asia. During this period of time he was responsible for the establishment of a non-marine mutual called Capricorn Mutual in Australia and New Zealand as well as the management of Unimutual – a mutual established to insure the universities in Australia. Following a period as Chief Operating Officer of Charles Taylor Asia Pacific in Australia, he returned to Europe and joined Wilson Europe in 2007. This career change from underwriter/mutual manager to broker enabled David to focus on the broking side of P&I insurance. He is in the unique position of not only placing shipowners P&I insurance but also placing the reinsurance of P&I Clubs. David is a qualified solicitor and has an LLB and LLM from University College London.

David A. Edwards

CEO Global Solutions, CEO UK & Germany

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9211 / +44 7770 666659

Email: de@edgegroup.com

David has over 40 years’ experience in the Lloyd’s insurance market and formed a new marine broker in 1989 that was amalgamated into London Special Risks (now Edge London) in 1995. He was the sole shareholder of Edge London until 2015 and founder of the Edge Group. He is CEO of the Group’s UK and German operations. David is a fellow of the Royal Society and trustee Chairman of ASPIRE a UK registered charity.

Tom Hellebø

CEO Singapore

Singapore

Call: +65 6224 9970 / +65 9118 8159

Email: tom.helleboe@edgegroup.com

Tom has lived in Singapore for more than 20 years and has more than 30 years of experience from Marine Underwriting, Marine and Energy Insurance Consulting, Shipping, Risk Management, and Insurance Broking. In 2008 Tom started Edge Singapore as MD and Founding Partner. His previous work experience includes 11 years of Underwriting with Gjensidige and Vesta, 7 years with Aon Asia as Regional Marine Director and as Director for the company’s Singapore marine department. Prior to this he was employed with Osprey Maritime Limited, Singapore, as their Risk Manager. Following the acquisition of Osprey by Gotaas-Larsen, London he was promoted to Commercial Manager for the Group based in Singapore. This position included marketing of their LNG activities, Joint Venture negotiations, Sale and Purchase negotiations, and employment contract work for the 30 ships that were owned by the company at that time. He also represented the Company in Intertanko’s Insurance Committee, London.

Jörn Keller

CEO Germany

Hamburg

Call: +49 40 650668531 / +49 151 14117609

Email: joern.keller@edgegroup.com

Jörn began his career with an apprenticeship in the H&M department of Allianz, Hamburg before spending two years there as an underwriter. He later joined an underwriting agency in Hamburg to strengthen their H&M underwriting team and after four years he was educated in P&I during his time in Skuld. Prior to joining Edge in October 2016, Jörn worked for almost 10 years for another broker in Hamburg where he held the position as Head of Marine.

Tom Midttun

Group CEO

Oslo

Call: +47 9825 0640

Email: tom.midttun@edgegroup.com

Tom has 35 years of marine risk experience from both the underwriting and broking side of the market. His previous experience includes positions as Senior Vice President, Member of the Executive Committee and Head of leading marine insurer Vesta Marine & Energy. Subsequently he was Senior Vice President of merger projects, reinsurance and strategy at Gard. He has been a Chairman of the Norwegian Market organisation CEFOR, a member of Det Norske Veritas’ Council, a member of the Board of claims agency Scandinavian Marine Claims Office, and had a significant role in developing the maritime incident reporting system SAFIR. In 2001 he was a Founding Partner, Managing Director and Chairman of Edge Norway (formerly NorthEdge). He is Deputy Chairman of the Norwegian Brokers’ Association.

David Alwyn

Global Head of P&I Practice

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9207 / +44 7342 882719

Email: david.alwyn@edgegroup.com

David Alwyn has over 20 years’ experience in the insurance industry. Having qualified as a solicitor at Hill Dickinson and working as a Claims Executive for the Standard Club in London, he was posted to Singapore for 7 years as the General Manager/Underwriter and Principal Officer of Standard Asia. During this period of time he was responsible for the establishment of a non-marine mutual called Capricorn Mutual in Australia and New Zealand as well as the management of Unimutual – a mutual established to insure the universities in Australia. Following a period as Chief Operating Officer of Charles Taylor Asia Pacific in Australia, he returned to Europe and joined Wilson Europe in 2007. This career change from underwriter/mutual manager to broker enabled David to focus on the broking side of P&I insurance. He is in the unique position of not only placing shipowners P&I insurance but also placing the reinsurance of P&I Clubs. David is a qualified solicitor and has an LLB and LLM from University College London.

Anders Langeland Johannessen

Managing Director

Bergen

Call: +47 9130 3406

Email: anders.johannessen@edgegroup.com

Gunnar Opkvitne

Group Financial Director

Bergen

Call: +47 5520 4409 / +47 9240 2019

Email: gunnar.opkvitne@edgegroup.com

Gunnar is a graduate from the Royal Norwegian Naval Academy and has a background as a Finance Director of stocklisted EDB Ergo Group ASA (now EVRY ASA). He has also been the Finance Director of CSC Nordic focusing on business support, business development and optimization of procedures and processes. He has shipping experience from Westfleet (part of KGJS / Gearbulk Group) where he was Finance and IT manager. Finally he was Finance and IT Manager for Norwegian Law firm Thommessen. Gunnar holds Board positions in several property investment companies.

David Alwyn

Global Head of P&I Practice

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9207 / +44 7342 882719

Email: david.alwyn@edgegroup.com

David Alwyn has over 20 years’ experience in the insurance industry. Having qualified as a solicitor at Hill Dickinson and working as a Claims Executive for the Standard Club in London, he was posted to Singapore for 7 years as the General Manager/Underwriter and Principal Officer of Standard Asia. During this period of time he was responsible for the establishment of a non-marine mutual called Capricorn Mutual in Australia and New Zealand as well as the management of Unimutual – a mutual established to insure the universities in Australia. Following a period as Chief Operating Officer of Charles Taylor Asia Pacific in Australia, he returned to Europe and joined Wilson Europe in 2007. This career change from underwriter/mutual manager to broker enabled David to focus on the broking side of P&I insurance. He is in the unique position of not only placing shipowners P&I insurance but also placing the reinsurance of P&I Clubs. David is a qualified solicitor and has an LLB and LLM from University College London.

David A. Edwards

CEO Global Solutions, CEO UK & Germany

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9211 / +44 7770 666659

Email: de@edgegroup.com

David has over 40 years’ experience in the Lloyd’s insurance market and formed a new marine broker in 1989 that was amalgamated into London Special Risks (now Edge London) in 1995. He was the sole shareholder of Edge London until 2015 and founder of the Edge Group. He is CEO of the Group’s UK and German operations. David is a fellow of the Royal Society and trustee Chairman of ASPIRE a UK registered charity.

Tom Hellebø

CEO Singapore

Singapore

Call: +65 6224 9970 / +65 9118 8159

Email: tom.helleboe@edgegroup.com

Tom has lived in Singapore for more than 20 years and has more than 30 years of experience from Marine Underwriting, Marine and Energy Insurance Consulting, Shipping, Risk Management, and Insurance Broking. In 2008 Tom started Edge Singapore as MD and Founding Partner. His previous work experience includes 11 years of Underwriting with Gjensidige and Vesta, 7 years with Aon Asia as Regional Marine Director and as Director for the company’s Singapore marine department. Prior to this he was employed with Osprey Maritime Limited, Singapore, as their Risk Manager. Following the acquisition of Osprey by Gotaas-Larsen, London he was promoted to Commercial Manager for the Group based in Singapore. This position included marketing of their LNG activities, Joint Venture negotiations, Sale and Purchase negotiations, and employment contract work for the 30 ships that were owned by the company at that time. He also represented the Company in Intertanko’s Insurance Committee, London.

Else Beate Ingebrigtsen

Senior Broker

Bergen

Call: +47 5520 4408 / +47 9825 0638

Email: else.ingebrigtsen@edgegroup.com

More than 20 years experience as a marine broker. Since 2001 with NorthEdge Risk Services AS. Founding partner of NorthEdge AS. Graduate from Norwegian Insurance Academy (Marine, Energy and Cargo insurance).

Pål Midttun

Senior Broker

Bergen

Call: +47 5520 4407 / +47 9825 0637

Email: paal.midttun@edgegroup.com

About 15 years experience as a marine broker. Founding partner of NorthEdge. Graduate from Norwegian Insurance Academy (Marine, Energy and Cargo insurance).

Patricia Poh

Broker

Singapore

Call: +65 6224 9970 / +65 9150 6884

Email: patricia.poh@edgegroup.com

Jens Ringefelt

Director/Senior Broker

Singapore

Call: +65 6224 9970 / +65 8498 3693

Email: jens.ringefelt@edgegroup.com

Martin Strehlow

Head of P&I Claims

Hamburg

Call: +49 40 650668523

Email: martin.strehlow@edgegroup.com

Martin graduated in law at Hamburg University in 1998 and qualified as a lawyer near Hamburg. In 1999 Martin entered the marine insurance industry through the legal department of a German shipping line. In 2002 he joined a German marine insurance brokers with a focus on P&I claim handling. 10 years later Martin joined the newly formed Edge Germany as Head of the P&I Claims Department.

Anders Langeland Johannessen

Managing Director

Bergen

Call: +47 9130 3406

Email: anders.johannessen@edgegroup.com

Ida Abrahamsen-Sangedal

Senior Broker

Bergen

Call: +47 5520 4419 / +47 9168 5757

Email: ida.abrahamsen@edgegroup.com

Joined Northedge in November 2014. Over 10 years experience working with marine insurance, including as Hull Underwriter at Codan Marine, Bergen and Client Director at Aon BankAssure, London. She holds a Master in Business and Economics from the Norwegian School of Economics and has completed the DNV GL course in Risk Analysis at the University of Bergen. Ida achieved her authorization as Insurance Broker from the Norwegian Insurance Brokers Association in October 2015

Jonathan Ardolino

Deputy Managing Director

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9205 / +44 7515 880106

Email: jonathan.ardolino@edgegroup.com

Adam Ashworth

Broker

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9246 / +44 7817 366247

Email: adam.ashworth@edgegroup.com

Celso Avellar

Broker

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9255 / +44 7950 377691

Email: celso.avellar@edgegroup.com

Matthew Ball

Marine Technician

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9266 / +44 7479 540648

Email: matthew.ball@edgegroup.com

David Binsted

Senior Broker

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9254

Email: david.binsted@edgegroup.com

Norman Cramphorn

Technical Director

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9214

Email: norman.cramphorn@edgegroup.com

David A. Edwards

CEO Global Solutions, CEO UK & Germany

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9211 / +44 7770 666659

Email: de@edgegroup.com

David has over 40 years’ experience in the Lloyd’s insurance market and formed a new marine broker in 1989 that was amalgamated into London Special Risks (now Edge London) in 1995. He was the sole shareholder of Edge London until 2015 and founder of the Edge Group. He is CEO of the Group’s UK and German operations. David is a fellow of the Royal Society and trustee Chairman of ASPIRE a UK registered charity.

Kjell Einarsveen

Executive Director

Oslo

Call: +47 9163 1911

Email: kjell.einarsveen@edgegroup.com

Kjell started his career in the marine insurance industry in 1973, initially as an underwriter. From 1982 Kjell worked as a marine broker for Wikborg Sons, Essar International and Duo. He was a partner of Anglo-Nordic Insurance Brokers from 1997 until joining NorthEdge in 2007.

In 1977 Kjell obtained a Diploma in Professional Insurance from the Norwegian Shipping Academy (Marine Insurance Candidate). He has been an authorized insurance broker by the Norwegian Insurance Brokers Association since 2001.

Jon Eirik Einarsveen

Senior Broker

Oslo

Call: +47 4740 7899

Email: jon.eirik.einarsveen@edgegroup.com

Joined NorthEdge in 2010, completed our company internal training program and the broker authorization education at BI Norwegian School of Management. Authorized Marine Insurance Broker in September 2013.

Egil Færøy

Senior Broker

Bergen

Call: +47 5520 4406 / +47 9825 0636

Email: egil.feroy@edgegroup.com

More than 35 years experience as a marine broker. Founding partner of NorthEdge in 2001 and Henschien Insurance Services in 1974. Previous background from Norwinch / Ullstein Rolls Royce; production of hydraulic deck machinery for ships and drilling units.

Barry Garner

Marine Client Executive

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9209 / +44 7824 568411

Email: barry.garner@edgegroup.com

Alexander Graham

Broker

Oslo

Call: +47 9959 5377

Email: alexander.graham@edgegroup.com

Alexander joined the company in August 2016. Prior to joining Edge Norway AS he worked as a Marine Insurance Broker in Aon for six years. Authorised Marine Insurance Broker from 2013. He holds a Master of Science degree in Business and Economics (Siviløkonom) from the BI Norwegian Business School.

Tom Hellebø

CEO Singapore

Singapore

Call: +65 6224 9970 / +65 9118 8159

Email: tom.helleboe@edgegroup.com

Tom has lived in Singapore for more than 20 years and has more than 30 years of experience from Marine Underwriting, Marine and Energy Insurance Consulting, Shipping, Risk Management, and Insurance Broking. In 2008 Tom started Edge Singapore as MD and Founding Partner. His previous work experience includes 11 years of Underwriting with Gjensidige and Vesta, 7 years with Aon Asia as Regional Marine Director and as Director for the company’s Singapore marine department. Prior to this he was employed with Osprey Maritime Limited, Singapore, as their Risk Manager. Following the acquisition of Osprey by Gotaas-Larsen, London he was promoted to Commercial Manager for the Group based in Singapore. This position included marketing of their LNG activities, Joint Venture negotiations, Sale and Purchase negotiations, and employment contract work for the 30 ships that were owned by the company at that time. He also represented the Company in Intertanko’s Insurance Committee, London.

Else Beate Ingebrigtsen

Senior Broker

Bergen

Call: +47 5520 4408 / +47 9825 0638

Email: else.ingebrigtsen@edgegroup.com

More than 20 years experience as a marine broker. Since 2001 with NorthEdge Risk Services AS. Founding partner of NorthEdge AS. Graduate from Norwegian Insurance Academy (Marine, Energy and Cargo insurance).

Jörn Keller

CEO Germany

Hamburg

Call: +49 40 650668531 / +49 151 14117609

Email: joern.keller@edgegroup.com

Jörn began his career with an apprenticeship in the H&M department of Allianz, Hamburg before spending two years there as an underwriter. He later joined an underwriting agency in Hamburg to strengthen their H&M underwriting team and after four years he was educated in P&I during his time in Skuld. Prior to joining Edge in October 2016, Jörn worked for almost 10 years for another broker in Hamburg where he held the position as Head of Marine.

Ryan Kidd

Broker

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9215 / +44 7854 567647

Email: ryan.kidd@edgegroup.com

Tom Midttun

Group CEO

Oslo

Call: +47 9825 0640

Email: tom.midttun@edgegroup.com

Tom has 35 years of marine risk experience from both the underwriting and broking side of the market. His previous experience includes positions as Senior Vice President, Member of the Executive Committee and Head of leading marine insurer Vesta Marine & Energy. Subsequently he was Senior Vice President of merger projects, reinsurance and strategy at Gard. He has been a Chairman of the Norwegian Market organisation CEFOR, a member of Det Norske Veritas’ Council, a member of the Board of claims agency Scandinavian Marine Claims Office, and had a significant role in developing the maritime incident reporting system SAFIR. In 2001 he was a Founding Partner, Managing Director and Chairman of Edge Norway (formerly NorthEdge). He is Deputy Chairman of the Norwegian Brokers’ Association.

Pål Midttun

Senior Broker

Bergen

Call: +47 5520 4407 / +47 9825 0637

Email: paal.midttun@edgegroup.com

About 15 years experience as a marine broker. Founding partner of NorthEdge. Graduate from Norwegian Insurance Academy (Marine, Energy and Cargo insurance).

Derek Napier

Deputy Managing Director

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9259 / +44 7956 314952

Email: derek.napier@edgegroup.com

Patricia Poh

Broker

Singapore

Call: +65 6224 9970 / +65 9150 6884

Email: patricia.poh@edgegroup.com

Jens Ringefelt

Director/Senior Broker

Singapore

Call: +65 6224 9970 / +65 8498 3693

Email: jens.ringefelt@edgegroup.com

Nils B Rokne

Head of Broking Norway

Bergen

Call: +47 5520 4404 / +47 9825 0634

Email: nils.rokne@edgegroup.com

Nils has more than 25 years of international marine insurance experience. He is a graduated Diplom-Kaufmann from University of Mannheim in Germany. He has experience of building up a health insurance concept in Norway, marine underwriting and has been an active reinsurance broker for 5 years. In addition to considerable marine risk competence, Nils has over the years held numerous positions in NorthEdge as marketing director, executive director and managing director. Nils is currently Chief Operating Officer of Edge Group and heads up Edge Norway’s Bergen office. He is also one of the Founding Partners of Edge Norway (formerly NorthEdge).

Magnus Taanevig

Executive Director

Oslo

Call: +47 9262 2354

Email: magnus.taanevig@edgegroup.com

Joined the company in 2005. Authorized Marine Insurance Broker by the Norwegian Broker’s Association, and represents NorthEdge in the Marine Committee. 2004 Master of Business and Administration, International – Griffith University. 2003 Bachelor of Business, Double-Major in Accounting and Finance – Griffith University. 1999 Graduated as Second Lieutenant in the Cavalry – Army Officer School.

Emma Thompson

Marine Technician

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9291 / +44 7885 429718

Email: emma.thompson@edgegroup.com

Turid Ulvatn

Head Technician Bergen and Broker

Bergen

Call: +47 5520 4412 / +47 9092 3072

Email: turid.ulvatn@edgegroup.com

About 20 years experience from documentation and broking support. Founding partner of NorthEdge.

Michael Weber

Head of Broking Denmark

Copenhagen

Call: +45 2122 0418

Email: michael.weber@edgegroup.com

After serving as Officer in the Royal Danish Army, Michael started his career in marine insurance in 1994. He has been working in almost all areas of insurance with leadership positions in both Underwriting, Reinsurance, Risk Management and Client Management. Before joining Edge in April 2017, Michael was COO and Chief Underwriter for a Lloyds Coverholder and prior to that Area Manager in Codan Marine.

Tomasz Jan Wirkus

Hull and Machinery Department

Hamburg

Call: +49 40 650668526 / +49 151 176 34 176

Email: tomasz.wirkus@edgegroup.com

Tomasz, who joined Edge Germany in October 2013, has recently finished a Master degree in Shipping and Logistics at the Southampton Solent University. In addition, he holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Shipping & Chartering from the University of Applied Sciences in Bremen.

Before starting his academic education, Tomasz gained some years of work experience as a certified shipping agent in various fields of the maritime business, including a position as a claims and recovery consultant for a Lloyd`s Agent in Bremen.

Christopher Wyllie

Marine Technician

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9292 / +44 7877 409260

Email: christopher.wyllie@edgegroup.com

Terje Adolfsen

Executive Director Marine Project Risk

Oslo

Call: +47 4840 2900

Email: terje.adolfsen@edgegroup.com

Terje is a Master Mariner from the Maritime College in Tønsberg. In 1980 he graduated from the Royal Naval Academy, Bergen. In 1989 he graduated from the Norwegian Insurance Academy Highest Level, and until 1993 he studied law with Folkeuniversitetet and the University of Oslo. His professional career includes serving as officer in various ranks up to senior operational levels on LPG and LNG carriers with Leif Høegh AS and Bergesen d.y. ASA, officer in the Royal Navy up to the rank as Captain in the Norwegian Coast Guard. 15 years with Bergesen d.y. ASA and Bergesen Worldwide Offshore AS as Assistant Director and Head of Risk Departments . He has also held board positions with Skuld and NHC. Since 2006 he attempted to launch a new Marine Offshore Property and Liability insurer Vega Insurance AS, and subsequently started a Lloyd’s Coverholder agency Vega Insurance Agencies AS, where he was the Managing Director.

Anders Langeland Johannessen

Managing Director

Bergen

Call: +47 9130 3406

Email: anders.johannessen@edgegroup.com

David Binsted

Senior Broker

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9254

Email: david.binsted@edgegroup.com

Jahara Diaz

Legal Adviser Claims and Special Risks

Bergen

Call: +47 4029 6365

Email: jahara.diaz@edgegroup.com

Jahara has a MSc in International Maritime Studies (maritime Law, management of shipping operations, business and strategy for shipping companies and logistics) from Southampton Solent University and a Master of Law from University of Valencia. Before joining Edge, Jahara held various positions in SMT Shipping Ltd. and Eureka Shipping Ltd.

Tom Midttun

Group CEO

Oslo

Call: +47 9825 0640

Email: tom.midttun@edgegroup.com

Tom has 35 years of marine risk experience from both the underwriting and broking side of the market. His previous experience includes positions as Senior Vice President, Member of the Executive Committee and Head of leading marine insurer Vesta Marine & Energy. Subsequently he was Senior Vice President of merger projects, reinsurance and strategy at Gard. He has been a Chairman of the Norwegian Market organisation CEFOR, a member of Det Norske Veritas’ Council, a member of the Board of claims agency Scandinavian Marine Claims Office, and had a significant role in developing the maritime incident reporting system SAFIR. In 2001 he was a Founding Partner, Managing Director and Chairman of Edge Norway (formerly NorthEdge). He is Deputy Chairman of the Norwegian Brokers’ Association.

Pål Midttun

Senior Broker

Bergen

Call: +47 5520 4407 / +47 9825 0637

Email: paal.midttun@edgegroup.com

About 15 years experience as a marine broker. Founding partner of NorthEdge. Graduate from Norwegian Insurance Academy (Marine, Energy and Cargo insurance).

Patricia Poh

Broker

Singapore

Call: +65 6224 9970 / +65 9150 6884

Email: patricia.poh@edgegroup.com

Jens Ringefelt

Director/Senior Broker

Singapore

Call: +65 6224 9970 / +65 8498 3693

Email: jens.ringefelt@edgegroup.com

Nils B Rokne

Head of Broking Norway

Bergen

Call: +47 5520 4404 / +47 9825 0634

Email: nils.rokne@edgegroup.com

Nils has more than 25 years of international marine insurance experience. He is a graduated Diplom-Kaufmann from University of Mannheim in Germany. He has experience of building up a health insurance concept in Norway, marine underwriting and has been an active reinsurance broker for 5 years. In addition to considerable marine risk competence, Nils has over the years held numerous positions in NorthEdge as marketing director, executive director and managing director. Nils is currently Chief Operating Officer of Edge Group and heads up Edge Norway’s Bergen office. He is also one of the Founding Partners of Edge Norway (formerly NorthEdge).

Petter Aksel Sundby

Broker

Oslo

Call: +47 4161 5698

Email: petter.aksel.sundby@edgegroup.com

Joined NorthEdge AS as a trainee / assistant broker in 2015, and started the insurance broker authorization education at BI Norwegian School of Management. Graduated from Copenhagen Business School in 2014 with an MSc International Business– minor degree in Shipping, and with a BSc Business Administration and Sociology from 2012.

Michael Weber

Head of Broking Denmark

Copenhagen

Call: +45 2122 0418

Email: michael.weber@edgegroup.com

After serving as Officer in the Royal Danish Army, Michael started his career in marine insurance in 1994. He has been working in almost all areas of insurance with leadership positions in both Underwriting, Reinsurance, Risk Management and Client Management. Before joining Edge in April 2017, Michael was COO and Chief Underwriter for a Lloyds Coverholder and prior to that Area Manager in Codan Marine.

Paul Sweasey

Global Head of Financial & Political Risk Practice

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9308 / +44 7760 266858

Email: paul.sweasey@edgegroup.com

Paul is a career specialist in trade credit and political risk having started his broking career in 1984. With experience gained with some of the most innovative teams in the Market, Paul has developed business on four continents and worked with the broadest possible spectrum of industry and commerce. Today the Special Risks team Paul leads complements this experience to provide Market leading insurance and re-insurance coverage to a growing global portfolio of Banks, traders, corporates and Export Credit Agencies.

Ida Abrahamsen-Sangedal

Senior Broker

Bergen

Call: +47 5520 4419 / +47 9168 5757

Email: ida.abrahamsen@edgegroup.com

Joined Northedge in November 2014. Over 10 years experience working with marine insurance, including as Hull Underwriter at Codan Marine, Bergen and Client Director at Aon BankAssure, London. She holds a Master in Business and Economics from the Norwegian School of Economics and has completed the DNV GL course in Risk Analysis at the University of Bergen. Ida achieved her authorization as Insurance Broker from the Norwegian Insurance Brokers Association in October 2015

Melanie Couling-Austin

Marine Technician

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9267 / +44 7765 203989

Email: melanie.coulingaustin@edgegroup.com

Norman Cramphorn

Technical Director

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9214

Email: norman.cramphorn@edgegroup.com

David A. Edwards

CEO Global Solutions, CEO UK & Germany

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9211 / +44 7770 666659

Email: de@edgegroup.com

David has over 40 years’ experience in the Lloyd’s insurance market and formed a new marine broker in 1989 that was amalgamated into London Special Risks (now Edge London) in 1995. He was the sole shareholder of Edge London until 2015 and founder of the Edge Group. He is CEO of the Group’s UK and German operations. David is a fellow of the Royal Society and trustee Chairman of ASPIRE a UK registered charity.

Jon Eirik Einarsveen

Senior Broker

Oslo

Call: +47 4740 7899

Email: jon.eirik.einarsveen@edgegroup.com

Joined NorthEdge in 2010, completed our company internal training program and the broker authorization education at BI Norwegian School of Management. Authorized Marine Insurance Broker in September 2013.

Xiao Han

海事保险顾问 – 总经理

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9242 / +44 7737 847756

Email: xiao.han@edgegroup.com

Mike Martin

Divisional Director Financial & Political Risks

Singapore

Call: +65 6224 9970 / +65 8332 4911 / +44 7876 638474

Email: mike.martin@edgegroup.com

Patricia Poh

Broker

Singapore

Call: +65 6224 9970 / +65 9150 6884

Email: patricia.poh@edgegroup.com

Jens Ringefelt

Director/Senior Broker

Singapore

Call: +65 6224 9970 / +65 8498 3693

Email: jens.ringefelt@edgegroup.com

Peter Spencer

Director of Structured Risks

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9236 / +44 7815 054069

Email: peter.spencer@edgegroup.com

Oskar Staaf

Marine Technician

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9234 / +44 7704 917562

Email: oskar.staaf@edgegroup.com

Adam Waterston

Broker, Financial and Political Risk

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9224

Email: adam.waterston@edgegroup.com

Michael Weber

Head of Broking Denmark

Copenhagen

Call: +45 2122 0418

Email: michael.weber@edgegroup.com

After serving as Officer in the Royal Danish Army, Michael started his career in marine insurance in 1994. He has been working in almost all areas of insurance with leadership positions in both Underwriting, Reinsurance, Risk Management and Client Management. Before joining Edge in April 2017, Michael was COO and Chief Underwriter for a Lloyds Coverholder and prior to that Area Manager in Codan Marine.

Jahara Diaz

Legal Adviser Claims and Special Risks

Bergen

Call: +47 4029 6365

Email: jahara.diaz@edgegroup.com

Jahara has a MSc in International Maritime Studies (maritime Law, management of shipping operations, business and strategy for shipping companies and logistics) from Southampton Solent University and a Master of Law from University of Valencia. Before joining Edge, Jahara held various positions in SMT Shipping Ltd. and Eureka Shipping Ltd.

Kåre Franseth

Claims Director

Oslo

Call: +47 9921 1500

Email: kaare.franseth@edgegroup.com

More than 25 years experience in marine insurance both as a broker, claims handler and adjuster with insurance companies and including 15 years with overall responsibility of insurance department with a major Norwegian ship owner, Risk Manager for company captive. Master Mariner with seafaring experience from general cargo and ro/ro ships. Served as officer on Royal Norwegian Coastguard ships. Graduate from Norwegian Insurance Academy (Marine, Energy and Cargo insurance).

Tom Hellebø

CEO Singapore

Singapore

Call: +65 6224 9970 / +65 9118 8159

Email: tom.helleboe@edgegroup.com

Tom has lived in Singapore for more than 20 years and has more than 30 years of experience from Marine Underwriting, Marine and Energy Insurance Consulting, Shipping, Risk Management, and Insurance Broking. In 2008 Tom started Edge Singapore as MD and Founding Partner. His previous work experience includes 11 years of Underwriting with Gjensidige and Vesta, 7 years with Aon Asia as Regional Marine Director and as Director for the company’s Singapore marine department. Prior to this he was employed with Osprey Maritime Limited, Singapore, as their Risk Manager. Following the acquisition of Osprey by Gotaas-Larsen, London he was promoted to Commercial Manager for the Group based in Singapore. This position included marketing of their LNG activities, Joint Venture negotiations, Sale and Purchase negotiations, and employment contract work for the 30 ships that were owned by the company at that time. He also represented the Company in Intertanko’s Insurance Committee, London.

Bente Wiik Nesse

Claims Broker

Bergen

Call: +47 5520 4417 / +47 9825 0645

Email: bente.nesse@edgegroup.com

Bente graduated from University of Bergen with a Masters Degree in Law in 2009. She has an LLM degree from University of Southampton in Maritime Law from 2008/2009 where she wrote a dissertation on alteration of risk under the contract of insurance. Her previous work experience includes two summer internships at Norwegian Hull Club's legal department and underwriter at Gjensidige Forsikring.

Khairul Nizham

Claims Manager

Singapore

Call: +65 6224 9970 (Office) / +65 8428 8401 (Mobile)

Email: Khairul.Nizham@edgegroup.com

Obtained BSc. in Maritime Studies from Nanyang Technological University. 4 years’ claims experience handling wet and dry recoveries cases, and transport and logistics liability accounts. Served as Assistant Navigation Officer for the Singapore Police Coast Guard. Attained Graduate Certificate in International Arbitration and working towards gaining membership into the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators (MSIArb). Currently studying to complete National University of Singapore’s Graduate Diploma in Maritime Law and Arbitration.

Isabel North

Claims Administrator

London

Call: +44 20 7459 9212

Email: Isabel.north@edgegroup.com

Nicholas North

Director, Marine Claims

London

Call: +44 207 459 9222 / +44 7930 667730

Email: nicholas.north@edgegroup.com

Patricia Poh

Broker

Singapore

Call: +65 6224 9970 / +65 9150 6884

Email: patricia.poh@edgegroup.com

Jens Ringefelt

Director/Senior Broker

Singapore

Call: +65 6224 9970 / +65 8498 3693

Email: jens.ringefelt@edgegroup.com

Martin Strehlow

Head of P&I Claims

Hamburg

Call: +49 40 650668523

Email: martin.strehlow@edgegroup.com

Martin graduated in law at Hamburg University in 1998 and qualified as a lawyer near Hamburg. In 1999 Martin entered the marine insurance industry through the legal department of a German shipping line. In 2002 he joined a German marine insurance brokers with a focus on P&I claim handling. 10 years later Martin joined the newly formed Edge Germany as Head of the P&I Claims Department.

Britta Winkler

Head of H&M Claims

Hamburg

Call: +49 (40) 650 668 533 / +49 170 4092334

Email: britta.winkler@edgegroup.com

Britta joined Edge Germany in June 2017 after working as a Senior Claims Executive for a Hamburg based insurance broker for the last 6.5 years. Prior to that she was working as a Technical Management Supervisor and Claims Executive for 10 years for a well known Hamburg based ship owner. In her current position as Head of H&M Claims she is responsible for all sorts of Hull & Machinery matters. Working in the maritime field all these years she has acquired a protruding knowledge of marine insurance and she has established trustworthy business relations worldwide and is well acquainted with insurers, customers, lawyers and surveyors.