A further notable diversification is planned by Skuld with the acqusition of the Scandinavian Marine Agency - Gerling Norway hull and machinery business.

The Norwegian protection and indemnity club has signed a ltter of intent to purchase SMA/Gerling.

The deal will give Skuld renewal rights on a 6,000 vessel book of business paying premium of $40m.

The plan is that SMA/Gerling will operate separtely from Skuld's existing hull business written through its Lloyd's of London syndicate 1897.

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