Skuld hires head of marine cargo and property

Skuld, a marine insurance provider, has appointed Paul Knighton as global head of marine cargo and marine property. He will join Skuld Syndicate 1897 in the summer.

Knighton will enhance Skuld’s offering to clients, focusing predominantly on developing a total solution product for ports, terminals and freight logistics operators. Knighton will join Skuld from the TT Club, a provider of insurance and related risk management services to the international transport and logistics industry, where he has been a senior underwriter since 2012.

Prior to working at the TT Club, Knighton has held roles at Craven and Partners, Aon and Lockton.

Ståle Hansen, Skuld president and CEO, said: “I am delighted to have attracted an underwriter of Paul’s calibre. His role at Skuld will allow him to play keenly to his strengths, and the skills he has developed during his years working at a mutual will serve him well as we continue to develop innovative, service-related products for our clients.”

Knighton added: “I am excited to be joining Skuld 1897 and look forward to working with the team to create a new product within my area of specialty. It is a prospect that blends in perfectly with Skuld’s service ethos.”

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