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David A. Edwards CEO Global Solutions, CEO UK & Germany / Board member / Management 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.
Per Etholm Chairman of the Board / Board member Board & Management: 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 / Management Singapore: 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 / Management Hamburg: 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 / Board member / Management Oslo: 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 / Board member Bergen: 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: Maria Abdullah
Business Development Executive
Singapore

Call: +65 6224 9970 / +65 9226 3870
Email: maria.abdullah@edgegroup.com
Ida Abrahamsen-Sangedal Senior Broker Bergen: 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 Global Head of Marine Special Risk Practice Oslo: Terje Adolfsen
Global Head of Marine Special Risk Practice
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 / CEO Asia / Board member / Management London: David Alwyn
Global Head of P&I Practice / CEO Asia
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9207 / +44 7342 882719
Email: david.alwyn@edgegroup.com

David Alwyn recently joined Edge and 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: Jonathan Ardolino
Deputy Managing Director
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9205 / +44 7515 880106
Email: jonathan.ardolino@edgegroup.com
Adam Ashworth Broker London: Adam Ashworth
Broker
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9246 / +44 7817 366247
Email: adam.ashworth@edgegroup.com
Celso Avellar Broker London: Celso Avellar
Broker
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9255 / +44 7950 377691
Email: celso.avellar@edgegroup.com
Matthew Ball Marine Technician London: Matthew Ball
Marine Technician
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9266 / +44 7479 540648
Email: matthew.ball@edgegroup.com
Björn Bauer Broker Hamburg: Björn Bauer
Broker
Hamburg

Call: +49 40 650668532 / +49 1705596524
Email: bjoern.bauer@edgegroup.com

After completing vocational education of ship merchants in 1995, graduating with honours, he signed on with a ship owner in the USA to achieve in-depth proficiency in vessel chartering (heavy loads, breakbulk and project cargo). In 1999 he had come back to Hamburg to embark on a much-coveted employment as broker and operator with Peter Döhle Schiffahrts-KG, a group controlling the world’s largest tramp-owned fleet of container vessels. He switched from chartering to insurance broking some 16 years ago and has since worked in various positions for (in-house) brokers in Hamburg and Bremen. Björn boarded Edge in April 2017. Having worked for shipping companies before changing to marine insurance helps to understand the diverse needs of the maritime industry and enables Edge to cater to the expectations brought to us by a sophisticated and innovation-conscious clientele.
Amir Bawi Senior Producer London: Amir Bawi
Senior Producer
London

Call: +44 207 459 9200 / +44 7881 025102
Email: amir.bawi@edgegroup.com

A multilingual business and management graduate, Amir has more than 30 years experience of international trade and investment. He started his working life in insurance with Willis, Faber and Dumas, then joined Alexander Howden in 1986. He also worked, as a manager, for a major insurance company in the UAE in 1989. As an international trade and project advisor for major Middle Eastern clients, such as ADNOC, NIOC, NIGC and other Oil & Gas multinationals in that region, Amir gained good knowledge, experience and contacts in the energy sector, both fossil based and renewables.
David Binsted Senior Broker London: David Binsted
Senior Broker
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9254
Email: david.binsted@edgegroup.com
Frances Brown Trainee P&I Broker London: Frances Brown
Trainee P&I Broker
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9249
Email: frances.brown@edgegroup.com
Richard Brown Finance Director London: Richard Brown
Finance Director
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9200
Email: richard.brown@edgegroup.com
Karin Burmester P&I Broking Hamburg: 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.
Angelika Carstens P&I Claims Hamburg: Angelika Carstens
P&I Claims
Hamburg

Call: +49 40 650668527
Email: angelika.carstens@edgegroup.com

After graduating from the School of Foreign Languages with a focus on English, French and Spanish Angelika joined the marine industry as a Secretary with Claas W. Brons (P&I Club Correspondent) in Hamburg. She moved to a Marine Insurance Broker working as Claims Assistant in the P&I and Hull Claims Departments. After 10 years’ experience in shipping companies she moved to the aviation industry, working with Airbus in Hamburg as Executive Secretary.
She has been with Edge Germany in the P&I/Crew Claims Department since incorporation in 2012.
Melanie Couling-Austin Marine Technician London: Melanie Couling-Austin
Marine Technician
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9267 / +44 7765 203989
Email: melanie.coulingaustin@edgegroup.com
Norman Cramphorn Technical Director London: Norman Cramphorn
Technical Director
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9214
Email: norman.cramphorn@edgegroup.com
Guv Dhugga Premium Closings Technician London: Guv Dhugga
Premium Closings Technician
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9225
Email: guv.dhugga@edgegroup.com
Mark Diamond Compliance Officer London: Mark Diamond
Compliance Officer
London

Call: 0044 20 7459 9230
Email: mark.diamond@edgegroup.com
Jahara Diaz Legal Adviser Claims and Special Risks Bergen: 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: 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: 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: 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: Eleanor Fisher
IBA Accountant
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9216
Email: eleanor.fisher@edgegroup.com
Kåre Franseth Claims Director Oslo: 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: Barry Garner
Marine Client Executive
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9209 / +44 7824 568411
Email: barry.garner@edgegroup.com
Alexander Graham Broker Oslo: 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.
Harald Grepne Senior Claims Advisor Bergen: Harald Grepne
Senior Claims Advisor
Bergen

Call: +47 9002 1224
Email: harald.grepne@edgegroup.com
Jan J. Greve Member of the Board / Board member Board & Management: Jan J. Greve
Member of the Board
Board & Management

Call:
Email:

Jan is a partner with Norwegian Law Firm Thommessen specialising on Finance, Banking and Insurance, and Shipping. Jan has considerable experience in transacting bilateral and syndicated loans and guarantee facilities in shipping. He also works with joint ventures, company restructures and IPO’s within the maritime industry, where he further assists shipping clients with sale and purchase contracts, building contracts, charter parties and other shipping contracts. Finally he works with joint ventures, company restructures, acquisitions and IPO’s within the maritime industry. Jan is a Candidate in Jurisprudence from the University of Oslo, and prior to joining Thommessen was Legal Counsel with Kristian Jebsens Rederi. He has been a member of the Board of Edge Norway (formerly NorthEdge) since 2006, and subsequently on all Nordic and Holding Boards including Edge Group AS.
Manfred Grimme Director - Hull Claims Hamburg: Manfred Grimme
Director - Hull Claims
Hamburg

Call: +49 40 650668528
Email: manfred.grimme@edgegroup.com

Finished 3 years transport insurance apprenticeship in 1963, worked for the Hamburg Marine Underwriters Association on hull casualties until 1972, since July 1972 directing several marine broker's hull claims departments.
Per Halvorsen Client Executive Oslo: 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: 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: Julie Harrison
Administration
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9232
Email: julie.harrison@edgegroup.com
Renate Herrmann Risk Consultant London: Renate Herrmann
Risk Consultant
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9216 / +44 7825 043 906
Email: renate.herrmann@edgegroup.com
Heidi Humberset Service Consultant Bergen: 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: 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).
Dwight Johnson Cargo Broker London: Dwight Johnson
Cargo Broker
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9218
Email: dwight.johnson@edgegroup.com
Thelma Jursa HR & PA to David A. Edwards London: 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: Tony Kenyon
Group IT Executive
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9228
Email: tony.kenyon@edgegroup.com
Ryan Kidd Broker London: Ryan Kidd
Broker
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9215 / +44 7854 567647
Email: ryan.kidd@edgegroup.com
Duncan Lamb Senior Admin Manager London: Duncan Lamb
Senior Admin Manager
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9260
Email: duncan.lamb@edgegroup.com
Daphne Lim Finance Manager Singapore: Daphne Lim
Finance Manager
Singapore

Call: +65 6224 9970 / +65 9789 7208
Email: daphne.lim@edgegroup.com
Michael Loakman Marine Technician London: Michael Loakman
Marine Technician
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9293
Email: michael.loakman@edgegroup.com
Mike Martin Divisional Director Financial & Political Risks Singapore: 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: 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: Derek Napier
Deputy Managing Director
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9259 / +44 7956 314952
Email: derek.napier@edgegroup.com
Bente Wiik Nesse Claims Handler Bergen: Bente Wiik Nesse
Claims Handler
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.
Isabel North Claims Administrator London: Isabel North
Claims Administrator
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9212
Email: Isabel.north@edgegroup.com
Nicholas North Director, Marine Claims London: 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: 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: 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 / Management Bergen: 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: Claire Pitchford
Marine Processing
London

Call: +44 207 459 9229
Email: claire.pitchford@edgegroup.com
Patricia Poh Broker Singapore: Patricia Poh
Broker
Singapore

Call: +65 6224 9970 / +65 9150 6884
Email: patricia.poh@edgegroup.com
Bente Rand Client Executive Oslo: 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: Jens Ringefelt
Director/Senior Broker
Singapore

Call: +65 6224 9970 / +65 8498 3693
Email: jens.ringefelt@edgegroup.com
David Rogerson IBA Accountant London: David Rogerson
IBA Accountant
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9231
Email: david.rogerson@edgegroup.com
Dominic Rudden Accounts Assistant London: Dominic Rudden
Accounts Assistant
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9200
Email: dominic.rudden@edgegroup.com
Martin Schmincke Accountant Hamburg: 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.
Victoria Soman Claims Executive London: Victoria Soman
Claims Executive
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9204
Email: victoria.soman@edgegroup.com
Peter Spencer Director of Structured Risks London: 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: Oskar Staaf
Marine Technician
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9234 / +44 7704 917562
Email: oskar.staaf@edgegroup.com
Samuel Stonehouse Broker London: Samuel Stonehouse
Broker
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9200
Email: samuel.stonehouse@edgegroup.com
Martin Strehlow Head of P&I Claims Hamburg: 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: 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: 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: 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: Jennie Thomas
Manager, Finance Department
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9251 / +44 7739 165115
Email: jennie.thomas@edgegroup.com
Emma Thompson Marine Technician London: Emma Thompson
Marine Technician
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9291 / +44 7885 429718
Email: emma.thompson@edgegroup.com
Kristin Troy Accountant Bergen: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.
Ryan Witchard Broker London: Ryan Witchard
Broker
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9208 / +44 7415 604825
Email: ryan.witchard@edgegroup.com
Christopher Wyllie Marine Technician London: 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 / Board member / Management 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.
David Alwyn Global Head of P&I Practice / CEO Asia / Board member / Management London: David Alwyn
Global Head of P&I Practice / CEO Asia
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9207 / +44 7342 882719
Email: david.alwyn@edgegroup.com

David Alwyn recently joined Edge and 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: Jonathan Ardolino
Deputy Managing Director
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9205 / +44 7515 880106
Email: jonathan.ardolino@edgegroup.com
Adam Ashworth Broker London: Adam Ashworth
Broker
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9246 / +44 7817 366247
Email: adam.ashworth@edgegroup.com
Celso Avellar Broker London: Celso Avellar
Broker
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9255 / +44 7950 377691
Email: celso.avellar@edgegroup.com
Matthew Ball Marine Technician London: Matthew Ball
Marine Technician
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9266 / +44 7479 540648
Email: matthew.ball@edgegroup.com
Amir Bawi Senior Producer London: Amir Bawi
Senior Producer
London

Call: +44 207 459 9200 / +44 7881 025102
Email: amir.bawi@edgegroup.com

A multilingual business and management graduate, Amir has more than 30 years experience of international trade and investment. He started his working life in insurance with Willis, Faber and Dumas, then joined Alexander Howden in 1986. He also worked, as a manager, for a major insurance company in the UAE in 1989. As an international trade and project advisor for major Middle Eastern clients, such as ADNOC, NIOC, NIGC and other Oil & Gas multinationals in that region, Amir gained good knowledge, experience and contacts in the energy sector, both fossil based and renewables.
David Binsted Senior Broker London: David Binsted
Senior Broker
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9254
Email: david.binsted@edgegroup.com
Richard Brown Finance Director London: Richard Brown
Finance Director
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9200
Email: richard.brown@edgegroup.com
Frances Brown Trainee P&I Broker London: Frances Brown
Trainee P&I Broker
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9249
Email: frances.brown@edgegroup.com
Melanie Couling-Austin Marine Technician London: Melanie Couling-Austin
Marine Technician
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9267 / +44 7765 203989
Email: melanie.coulingaustin@edgegroup.com
Norman Cramphorn Technical Director London: Norman Cramphorn
Technical Director
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9214
Email: norman.cramphorn@edgegroup.com
Guv Dhugga Premium Closings Technician London: Guv Dhugga
Premium Closings Technician
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9225
Email: guv.dhugga@edgegroup.com
Mark Diamond Compliance Officer London: Mark Diamond
Compliance Officer
London

Call: 0044 20 7459 9230
Email: mark.diamond@edgegroup.com
Eleanor Fisher IBA Accountant London: Eleanor Fisher
IBA Accountant
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9216
Email: eleanor.fisher@edgegroup.com
Barry Garner Marine Client Executive London: 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: 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: Julie Harrison
Administration
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9232
Email: julie.harrison@edgegroup.com
Renate Herrmann Risk Consultant London: Renate Herrmann
Risk Consultant
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9216 / +44 7825 043 906
Email: renate.herrmann@edgegroup.com
Dwight Johnson Cargo Broker London: Dwight Johnson
Cargo Broker
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9218
Email: dwight.johnson@edgegroup.com
Thelma Jursa HR & PA to David A. Edwards London: 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: Tony Kenyon
Group IT Executive
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9228
Email: tony.kenyon@edgegroup.com
Ryan Kidd Broker London: Ryan Kidd
Broker
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9215 / +44 7854 567647
Email: ryan.kidd@edgegroup.com
Duncan Lamb Senior Admin Manager London: Duncan Lamb
Senior Admin Manager
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9260
Email: duncan.lamb@edgegroup.com
Michael Loakman Marine Technician London: Michael Loakman
Marine Technician
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9293
Email: michael.loakman@edgegroup.com
Derek Napier Deputy Managing Director London: Derek Napier
Deputy Managing Director
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9259 / +44 7956 314952
Email: derek.napier@edgegroup.com
Isabel North Claims Administrator London: Isabel North
Claims Administrator
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9212
Email: Isabel.north@edgegroup.com
Nicholas North Director, Marine Claims London: Nicholas North
Director, Marine Claims
London

Call: +44 207 459 9222 / +44 7930 667730
Email: nicholas.north@edgegroup.com
Claire Pitchford Marine Processing London: Claire Pitchford
Marine Processing
London

Call: +44 207 459 9229
Email: claire.pitchford@edgegroup.com
David Rogerson IBA Accountant London: David Rogerson
IBA Accountant
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9231
Email: david.rogerson@edgegroup.com
Dominic Rudden Accounts Assistant London: Dominic Rudden
Accounts Assistant
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9200
Email: dominic.rudden@edgegroup.com
Victoria Soman Claims Executive London: Victoria Soman
Claims Executive
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9204
Email: victoria.soman@edgegroup.com
Peter Spencer Director of Structured Risks London: 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: Oskar Staaf
Marine Technician
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9234 / +44 7704 917562
Email: oskar.staaf@edgegroup.com
Samuel Stonehouse Broker London: Samuel Stonehouse
Broker
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9200
Email: samuel.stonehouse@edgegroup.com
Paul Sweasey Global Head of Financial & Political Risk Practice London: 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: Jennie Thomas
Manager, Finance Department
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9251 / +44 7739 165115
Email: jennie.thomas@edgegroup.com
Emma Thompson Marine Technician London: 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: Adam Waterston
Broker, Financial and Political Risk
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9224
Email: adam.waterston@edgegroup.com
Ryan Witchard Broker London: Ryan Witchard
Broker
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9208 / +44 7415 604825
Email: ryan.witchard@edgegroup.com
Christopher Wyllie Marine Technician London: 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 / Board member Bergen: 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: 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: 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: 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.
Harald Grepne Senior Claims Advisor Bergen: Harald Grepne
Senior Claims Advisor
Bergen

Call: +47 9002 1224
Email: harald.grepne@edgegroup.com
Heidi Humberset Service Consultant Bergen: 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: 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: 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 Handler Bergen: Bente Wiik Nesse
Claims Handler
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: 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 / Management Bergen: 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: 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: 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: 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 / Management Hamburg: 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.
Björn Bauer Broker Hamburg: Björn Bauer
Broker
Hamburg

Call: +49 40 650668532 / +49 1705596524
Email: bjoern.bauer@edgegroup.com

After completing vocational education of ship merchants in 1995, graduating with honours, he signed on with a ship owner in the USA to achieve in-depth proficiency in vessel chartering (heavy loads, breakbulk and project cargo). In 1999 he had come back to Hamburg to embark on a much-coveted employment as broker and operator with Peter Döhle Schiffahrts-KG, a group controlling the world’s largest tramp-owned fleet of container vessels. He switched from chartering to insurance broking some 16 years ago and has since worked in various positions for (in-house) brokers in Hamburg and Bremen. Björn boarded Edge in April 2017. Having worked for shipping companies before changing to marine insurance helps to understand the diverse needs of the maritime industry and enables Edge to cater to the expectations brought to us by a sophisticated and innovation-conscious clientele.
Karin Burmester P&I Broking Hamburg: 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.
Angelika Carstens P&I Claims Hamburg: Angelika Carstens
P&I Claims
Hamburg

Call: +49 40 650668527
Email: angelika.carstens@edgegroup.com

After graduating from the School of Foreign Languages with a focus on English, French and Spanish Angelika joined the marine industry as a Secretary with Claas W. Brons (P&I Club Correspondent) in Hamburg. She moved to a Marine Insurance Broker working as Claims Assistant in the P&I and Hull Claims Departments. After 10 years’ experience in shipping companies she moved to the aviation industry, working with Airbus in Hamburg as Executive Secretary.
She has been with Edge Germany in the P&I/Crew Claims Department since incorporation in 2012.
Manfred Grimme Director - Hull Claims Hamburg: Manfred Grimme
Director - Hull Claims
Hamburg

Call: +49 40 650668528
Email: manfred.grimme@edgegroup.com

Finished 3 years transport insurance apprenticeship in 1963, worked for the Hamburg Marine Underwriters Association on hull casualties until 1972, since July 1972 directing several marine broker's hull claims departments.
Martin Schmincke Accountant Hamburg: 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: 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: 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: 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 / Board member / Management Oslo: 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 Global Head of Marine Special Risk Practice Oslo: Terje Adolfsen
Global Head of Marine Special Risk Practice
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 / Management Singapore: 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: Maria Abdullah
Business Development Executive
Singapore

Call: +65 6224 9970 / +65 9226 3870
Email: maria.abdullah@edgegroup.com
Daphne Lim Finance Manager Singapore: 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: 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: Patricia Poh
Broker
Singapore

Call: +65 6224 9970 / +65 9150 6884
Email: patricia.poh@edgegroup.com
Jens Ringefelt Director/Senior Broker Singapore: 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 / Board member / Management 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.
Per Etholm Chairman of the Board / Board member Board & Management: 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 / Board member / Management Oslo: 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 / Board member Bergen: 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 / CEO Asia / Board member / Management London: David Alwyn
Global Head of P&I Practice / CEO Asia
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9207 / +44 7342 882719
Email: david.alwyn@edgegroup.com

David Alwyn recently joined Edge and 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.
Jan J. Greve Member of the Board / Board member Board & Management: Jan J. Greve
Member of the Board
Board & Management

Call:
Email:

Jan is a partner with Norwegian Law Firm Thommessen specialising on Finance, Banking and Insurance, and Shipping. Jan has considerable experience in transacting bilateral and syndicated loans and guarantee facilities in shipping. He also works with joint ventures, company restructures and IPO’s within the maritime industry, where he further assists shipping clients with sale and purchase contracts, building contracts, charter parties and other shipping contracts. Finally he works with joint ventures, company restructures, acquisitions and IPO’s within the maritime industry. Jan is a Candidate in Jurisprudence from the University of Oslo, and prior to joining Thommessen was Legal Counsel with Kristian Jebsens Rederi. He has been a member of the Board of Edge Norway (formerly NorthEdge) since 2006, and subsequently on all Nordic and Holding Boards including Edge Group AS.
David A. Edwards CEO Global Solutions, CEO UK & Germany / Board member / Management 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 / Management Singapore: 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 / Management Hamburg: 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 / Board member / Management Oslo: 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 / CEO Asia / Board member / Management London: David Alwyn
Global Head of P&I Practice / CEO Asia
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9207 / +44 7342 882719
Email: david.alwyn@edgegroup.com

David Alwyn recently joined Edge and 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.
Gunnar Opkvitne Group Financial Director / Management Bergen: 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 / CEO Asia / Board member / Management London: David Alwyn
Global Head of P&I Practice / CEO Asia
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9207 / +44 7342 882719
Email: david.alwyn@edgegroup.com

David Alwyn recently joined Edge and 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 / Board member / Management 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 / Management Singapore: 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: 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: 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: Patricia Poh
Broker
Singapore

Call: +65 6224 9970 / +65 9150 6884
Email: patricia.poh@edgegroup.com
Jens Ringefelt Director/Senior Broker Singapore: 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: 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.
Ryan Witchard Broker London: Ryan Witchard
Broker
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9208 / +44 7415 604825
Email: ryan.witchard@edgegroup.com
Ida Abrahamsen-Sangedal Senior Broker Bergen: 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: Jonathan Ardolino
Deputy Managing Director
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9205 / +44 7515 880106
Email: jonathan.ardolino@edgegroup.com
Adam Ashworth Broker London: Adam Ashworth
Broker
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9246 / +44 7817 366247
Email: adam.ashworth@edgegroup.com
Celso Avellar Broker London: Celso Avellar
Broker
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9255 / +44 7950 377691
Email: celso.avellar@edgegroup.com
Matthew Ball Marine Technician London: Matthew Ball
Marine Technician
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9266 / +44 7479 540648
Email: matthew.ball@edgegroup.com
Björn Bauer Broker Hamburg: Björn Bauer
Broker
Hamburg

Call: +49 40 650668532 / +49 1705596524
Email: bjoern.bauer@edgegroup.com

After completing vocational education of ship merchants in 1995, graduating with honours, he signed on with a ship owner in the USA to achieve in-depth proficiency in vessel chartering (heavy loads, breakbulk and project cargo). In 1999 he had come back to Hamburg to embark on a much-coveted employment as broker and operator with Peter Döhle Schiffahrts-KG, a group controlling the world’s largest tramp-owned fleet of container vessels. He switched from chartering to insurance broking some 16 years ago and has since worked in various positions for (in-house) brokers in Hamburg and Bremen. Björn boarded Edge in April 2017. Having worked for shipping companies before changing to marine insurance helps to understand the diverse needs of the maritime industry and enables Edge to cater to the expectations brought to us by a sophisticated and innovation-conscious clientele.
Amir Bawi Senior Producer London: Amir Bawi
Senior Producer
London

Call: +44 207 459 9200 / +44 7881 025102
Email: amir.bawi@edgegroup.com

A multilingual business and management graduate, Amir has more than 30 years experience of international trade and investment. He started his working life in insurance with Willis, Faber and Dumas, then joined Alexander Howden in 1986. He also worked, as a manager, for a major insurance company in the UAE in 1989. As an international trade and project advisor for major Middle Eastern clients, such as ADNOC, NIOC, NIGC and other Oil & Gas multinationals in that region, Amir gained good knowledge, experience and contacts in the energy sector, both fossil based and renewables.
David Binsted Senior Broker London: David Binsted
Senior Broker
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9254
Email: david.binsted@edgegroup.com
Norman Cramphorn Technical Director London: Norman Cramphorn
Technical Director
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9214
Email: norman.cramphorn@edgegroup.com
David A. Edwards CEO Global Solutions, CEO UK & Germany / Board member / Management 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.
Kjell Einarsveen Executive Director Oslo: 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: 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: 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: Barry Garner
Marine Client Executive
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9209 / +44 7824 568411
Email: barry.garner@edgegroup.com
Alexander Graham Broker Oslo: 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 / Management Singapore: 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: 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 / Management Hamburg: 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: Ryan Kidd
Broker
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9215 / +44 7854 567647
Email: ryan.kidd@edgegroup.com
Tom Midttun Group CEO / Board member / Management Oslo: 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: 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: Derek Napier
Deputy Managing Director
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9259 / +44 7956 314952
Email: derek.napier@edgegroup.com
Patricia Poh Broker Singapore: Patricia Poh
Broker
Singapore

Call: +65 6224 9970 / +65 9150 6884
Email: patricia.poh@edgegroup.com
Jens Ringefelt Director/Senior Broker Singapore: 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 / Board member Bergen: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Christopher Wyllie
Marine Technician
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9292 / +44 7877 409260
Email: christopher.wyllie@edgegroup.com
Terje Adolfsen Global Head of Marine Special Risk Practice Oslo: Terje Adolfsen
Global Head of Marine Special Risk Practice
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 Binsted Senior Broker London: David Binsted
Senior Broker
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9254
Email: david.binsted@edgegroup.com
Jahara Diaz Legal Adviser Claims and Special Risks Bergen: 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 / Board member / Management Oslo: 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: 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: Patricia Poh
Broker
Singapore

Call: +65 6224 9970 / +65 9150 6884
Email: patricia.poh@edgegroup.com
Jens Ringefelt Director/Senior Broker Singapore: 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 / Board member Bergen: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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
Amir Bawi Senior Producer London: Amir Bawi
Senior Producer
London

Call: +44 207 459 9200 / +44 7881 025102
Email: amir.bawi@edgegroup.com

A multilingual business and management graduate, Amir has more than 30 years experience of international trade and investment. He started his working life in insurance with Willis, Faber and Dumas, then joined Alexander Howden in 1986. He also worked, as a manager, for a major insurance company in the UAE in 1989. As an international trade and project advisor for major Middle Eastern clients, such as ADNOC, NIOC, NIGC and other Oil & Gas multinationals in that region, Amir gained good knowledge, experience and contacts in the energy sector, both fossil based and renewables.
Melanie Couling-Austin Marine Technician London: Melanie Couling-Austin
Marine Technician
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9267 / +44 7765 203989
Email: melanie.coulingaustin@edgegroup.com
Norman Cramphorn Technical Director London: Norman Cramphorn
Technical Director
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9214
Email: norman.cramphorn@edgegroup.com
David A. Edwards CEO Global Solutions, CEO UK & Germany / Board member / Management 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.
Jon Eirik Einarsveen Senior Broker Oslo: 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: 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: 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: Patricia Poh
Broker
Singapore

Call: +65 6224 9970 / +65 9150 6884
Email: patricia.poh@edgegroup.com
Jens Ringefelt Director/Senior Broker Singapore: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.
Angelika Carstens P&I Claims Hamburg: Angelika Carstens
P&I Claims
Hamburg

Call: +49 40 650668527
Email: angelika.carstens@edgegroup.com

After graduating from the School of Foreign Languages with a focus on English, French and Spanish Angelika joined the marine industry as a Secretary with Claas W. Brons (P&I Club Correspondent) in Hamburg. She moved to a Marine Insurance Broker working as Claims Assistant in the P&I and Hull Claims Departments. After 10 years’ experience in shipping companies she moved to the aviation industry, working with Airbus in Hamburg as Executive Secretary.
She has been with Edge Germany in the P&I/Crew Claims Department since incorporation in 2012.
Jahara Diaz Legal Adviser Claims and Special Risks Bergen: 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: 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).
Harald Grepne Senior Claims Advisor Bergen: Harald Grepne
Senior Claims Advisor
Bergen

Call: +47 9002 1224
Email: harald.grepne@edgegroup.com
Tom Hellebø CEO Singapore / Management Singapore: 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 Handler Bergen: Bente Wiik Nesse
Claims Handler
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.
Isabel North Claims Administrator London: Isabel North
Claims Administrator
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9212
Email: Isabel.north@edgegroup.com
Nicholas North Director, Marine Claims London: Nicholas North
Director, Marine Claims
London

Call: +44 207 459 9222 / +44 7930 667730
Email: nicholas.north@edgegroup.com
Patricia Poh Broker Singapore: Patricia Poh
Broker
Singapore

Call: +65 6224 9970 / +65 9150 6884
Email: patricia.poh@edgegroup.com
Jens Ringefelt Director/Senior Broker Singapore: Jens Ringefelt
Director/Senior Broker
Singapore

Call: +65 6224 9970 / +65 8498 3693
Email: jens.ringefelt@edgegroup.com
Victoria Soman Claims Executive London: Victoria Soman
Claims Executive
London

Call: +44 20 7459 9204
Email: victoria.soman@edgegroup.com
Martin Strehlow Head of P&I Claims Hamburg: 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: 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.

David A. Edwards

Per Etholm

Tom Hellebø

Jörn Keller

Tom Midttun

Nils B Rokne

Maria Abdullah

Ida Abrahamsen-Sangedal

Terje Adolfsen

David Alwyn

Jonathan Ardolino

Adam Ashworth

Celso Avellar

Matthew Ball

Björn Bauer

Amir Bawi

David Binsted

Frances Brown

Richard Brown

Karin Burmester

Angelika Carstens

Melanie Couling-Austin

Norman Cramphorn

Guv Dhugga

Mark Diamond

Jahara Diaz

Jon Eirik Einarsveen

Kjell Einarsveen

Egil Færøy

Eleanor Fisher

Kåre Franseth

Barry Garner

Alexander Graham

Harald Grepne

Jan J. Greve

Manfred Grimme

Per Halvorsen

Xiao Han

Julie Harrison

Renate Herrmann

Heidi Humberset

Else Beate Ingebrigtsen

Dwight Johnson

Thelma Jursa

Tony Kenyon

Ryan Kidd

Duncan Lamb

Daphne Lim

Michael Loakman

Mike Martin

Pål Midttun

Derek Napier

Bente Wiik Nesse

Isabel North

Nicholas North

Veronika Olsen

Grete Olsen

Gunnar Opkvitne

Claire Pitchford

Patricia Poh

Bente Rand

Jens Ringefelt

David Rogerson

Dominic Rudden

Martin Schmincke

Victoria Soman

Peter Spencer

Oskar Staaf

Samuel Stonehouse

Martin Strehlow

Petter Aksel Sundby

Paul Sweasey

Magnus Taanevig

Jennie Thomas

Emma Thompson

Kristin Troy

Turid Ulvatn

Adam Waterston

Michael Weber

Marit Wergeland