Skuld Energy team

Christofer has been with Skuld since 2005 and is the global head of Skuld Energy. Before joining Skuld, Christofer worked as a legal advisor for the Norwegian Maritime Directorate. Christofer is a qualified Norwegian lawyer with expertise in Norwegian and English maritime law.

Kate joined Skuld in 2013 with key responsibilities in underwriting, business development, and servicing members and clients in the Offshore and Energy sector for the APAC region. Prior to that, she worked as a claims handler for five years. 

Zoe joined Skuld as Head of Claims and Contracts in 2013. Before this role, she qualified as an English lawyer at an international law firm in London, where over seven years, she built up extensive experience in contentious matters in both shipping and energy. Zoe has played a crucial role in shaping the contract review service provided by the team and maintains a keen focus on ensuring that all members and clients receive the highest standard of service from the Claims and Contracts team. 

Sophia joined Skuld in 2018. She is an English qualified lawyer and, prior to joining Skuld, worked for several years at an international law firm in London specializing in shipping and energy law. 

Elling joined Skuld as a Credit Controller in 2009 after completing his Master’s in Business Administration in Norway and South Africa, with focus on International Economics and Marketing. He transitioned to the Underwriting team in Germany in 2011, where he handled marine P&I accounts. From 2015 onward, Elling joined Skuld Energy as an Underwriter responsible for the European P&I portfolio, which includes Mobile Offshore Units, service, supply, and construction, including Wind Installation and other energy-related risks. 

Truls joined Skuld in 2020 as an Underwriter in the Energy department. Prior to that, he spent close to 10 years with Willis Towers Watson as a Marine & Offshore Energy Insurance broker specializing in both P&I and PD covers, with a predominant focus on Mobile Offshore Units. Truls holds a Master of Laws degree from the University of Oslo, with specialization in International Maritime & Commercial Law from the University of Southhampton.

Marianne joined Skuld in 2019 and is working in the Energy Team as a Senior Executive in Underwriting Operations. She previously had a similar role for eight years with an insurance broker and had almost 20 years of shipping experience on the chartering and operating side before that. 

Cato joined Skuld in January 2024 after having spent nearly 10 years as a lawyer in private practice. He has worked within the offshore and onshore energy space in law firms, energy companies, as well as Lloyd's Register

Kristoffer joined Skuld in 2012. He is a Norwegian qualified lawyer and holds an LLM in International Maritime Law (with distinction) from Swansea University, Wales. During his first nine years at Skuld, Kristoffer developed a broad claims experience by handling various P&I claims for Skuld’s office in Bergen. In 2021, he joined Skuld Energy as Assistant Vice President, Claims, and Contracts, where he provides claims and contract review services to Skuld Energy's clients and customers. 

Adrian joined Skuld in 2018 as a Technical Manager and holds an MSc in Offshore Asset Management, along with a BSc in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Stavanger. With a robust background in the oil and gas industry, he has served as a Project Manager and Technical Superintendent for significant drilling projects. Adrian also brings QAHSE management experience from a subsea equipment manufacturer. 

Frida joined Skuld in September 2023 as a Claims Trainee after graduating from the University of Bergen with a master’s degree in law. She also has an LLM degree in International Business Law from King’s College London.   

Pierre-Antoine joined Skuld in 2023 as an Energy H&M and P&I Underwriter. He spent over 10 years at MS Amlin as a P&I Underwriter before joining the offshore P&I team at Standard Club. He holds a Master of Laws (LL.M) in International Commercial Law from the University of Nottingham.