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Georg Nygaard has nearly 20 years’ experience within maritime risk analysis. Prior to his current position as Head of Global Energy & Specialty, Georg was Senior Vice President & Head of Section - Global Energy after working his way up from 

assistant underwriter, underwriter and senior underwriter roles with Norwegian Hull Club.

He holds a Master’s degree in Economics and Business Administration from the Norwegian School of Economics and Hong Kong University. In 2004 Georg founded YoungShip, a non-profit organisation for young people working within the global maritime industry. Today it boasts more than 3,000 members globally. He is also Chairman of the Cefor Offshore Energy Forum.

Formerly on the Board of Directors of GC Rieber Shipping (2012-2016), Georg is currently a member of the International Union of Marine Insurance's Energy Committee.

He says: “With the global transition to low carbon and renewable energy now increasing speed, it is great to have the opportunity to contribute from the insurance side. Offshore wind will form a vital part of the energy mix going forward and we will be there to support the fixed and floating industry.”

Head of Global Energy & Specialty

Bin Wang has two decades’ experience within the maritime, legal, and marine insurance industries. He has been with Norwegian Hull Club since 2011 and works on the Global Energy & Specialty team as Vice President Underwriting. During his time with The Club, Bin has amassed a wealth of knowledge and experience working with its Energy, Builders Risk, and Special Risks teams. He has a proven track record of finding creative underwriting solutions to unique and bespoke risks.

Bin holds a B.S. in Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering from the University of Michigan, an M.S. in Marine Technology from the Norwegian University of Science & Technology (NTNU) where he attended as a Fulbright Scholar, and a J.D. from the College of William & Mary School of Law in Virginia.

He says: “In an increasingly volatile insurance environment, Norwegian Hull Club’s consistency and longevity in the market bring a welcome sense of stability to our valued clients. As we now venture into the offshore renewables segment with them, our clients know that this is done with steadfast purpose. The Club’s goal is to remain a long-term, committed partner in risk management - far more than being a mere capacity provider.”

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Norwegian Hull Club is strengthening its service

to its client and members who are involved in the construction and operation of the offshore energy industry - both today and tomorrow.

Norwegian Hull Club, through its Offshore Renewables products and services, supports those clients and members involved in developing, establishing, operating and servicing the offshore energy industry - both for today and tomorrow.

Working with new technologies presents opportunities but also considerable risks. Norwegian Hull Club, with its substantial experience in marine operations and the offshore oil & gas industry, provides specialist risk-transfer knowledge together with a service concept of the highest calibre.

The need to transition to a more sustainable economy and low carbon future is a pressing one. The focus on developing a climate-neutral energy mix has gained substantial attention and support globally.

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