Skuld is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Bayman as senior vice president of business development, effective early 2025. He will be based in Skuld’s London office and report to Gregory Thomas, Skuld’s chief business development officer.

Bayman brings more than 20 years of experience in the marine insurance industry, having worked for a London-based P&I provider in various senior roles. He has a strong reputation and network in Asia, especially in Japan and South Korea, where he has developed and maintained long-term relationships with clients and brokers.

Bayman’s appointment is part of Skuld’s defined growth strategy and demonstrates its commitment to providing its members and clients the best service and solutions across all marine insurance lines. Skuld has achieved consistent growth and strong performance in recent years and aims to continue this trend by adding talented and experienced professionals to its team.

Ståle Hansen, Skuld president and CEO, said: “I am delighted that Matthew has chosen to join Skuld; his knowledge and reputation will help us achieve our ambitious growth targets. He will be a valuable asset to our business development team and contribute to our vision of being a world-leading marine insurer.”

Thomas added: “It is not very often that you are able to secure someone of Matthew’s calibre within the world of marine insurance. He will be a key member of the underwriting and business development team. We are excited to have him on board and look forward to working with him to further enhance our service and product offerings to our members, clients as well as the brokers we work with.”

Bayman said: “I am delighted to be able to join Skuld, where I will be working with a highly motivated and professional team that has a strong reputation and a clear desire to grow across all lines of marine insurance. Skuld has a unique culture, and its values set it apart from other insurers, and I am eager to be part of its success story.”