Marine insurance provider Skuld has announced the appointment of Matthew Bayman as Senior Vice President (SVP) of Business Development, effective early 2025.
Bayman will report directly to Gregory Thomas, Chief Business Development Officer at Skuld.
In his new role, Bayman will collaborate closely with Skuld’s underwriting and business development teams across all marine insurance lines.
Ståle Hansen, President and CEO of Skuld, expressed enthusiasm for Bayman’s appointment, stating, “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 brings over two decades of experience in the marine insurance industry to his new role. He previously held various senior roles at a London-based P&I provider.
Commenting on his appointment, 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.”
