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Trainee program Asia

  • Application Deadline: Feb. 18, 2026
  • On-site
  • Application Deadline: Feb. 18, 2026
  • On-site

Would you like to join a company positioned at the heart of global trade, marine insurance and shipping, in an international work environment with worldwide engagement? As the world’s largest marine insurer, we are now offering exciting career opportunities in one of the world’s leading marine insurers.

By joining our trainee program, you will receive unique and comprehensive training in both Claims and Underwriting, while also gaining a broad understanding of all our business areas. You will work in an international setting alongside leading experts who are passionate about what they do.

This year, the trainee program will primarily focus on our office in Tokyo or Imabari. However, we also welcome applications from candidates interested in joining our offices in Singapore or Hong Kong.

The main business areas relevant for the trainee program are:

Underwriting – our underwriters assess marine and energy risks, combining analytical expertise with soft skills in crafting insurance solutions tailored to each Member’s or client’s unique business needs, growth ambitions, and risk profile. This means the underwriters will use the combination of pricing model and market insights, alongside developing a deep understanding of the people and businesses that we serve. You will work with a team that actively collaborates with Claims and Loss Prevention, engaging in marketing and outreach to build strong relationships with Members, clients, and brokers. This teamwork allows you to negotiate effectively and deliver solutions that truly make a difference.

Claims – issuing an insurance policy is a promise to pay if the insured suffers a loss covered by the policy. Our claims people assess and handle claims across a wide range of areas such as cargo and property damage, people-related claims (e.g. crew, passengers, third parties, stowaways and refugees), casualties (e.g. collisions, groundings fires), environmental incidents (e.g. pollution, wreck removal), piracy and hijackings etc. They focus on resolving issues efficiently to minimize financial loss, operational disruption, environmental damage and injuries / loss of life. Gard claims handlers work closely with Underwriting and Loss Prevention to market Gard’s capabilities.

The trainee program starts 1 April 2026 or 1 September 2026, depending on location and candidates. The program lasts for up to one year. The trainee contract is a permanent contract, which means you will be offered a job within one of our business areas, such as Claims or Underwriting after the end of the trainee program.


What you can expect:

  • Work at one of our Asian offices (Tokyo, Imabari, Singapore or Hong Kong) alongside experts within their field in an organisation designed to foster expertise, collaboration, and innovation, giving you the tools and support to grow and thrive.
  • Introduction to multiple departments to understand the full scope of services we provide
  • Opportunities to spend time at other offices in Asia, as well as a stay at our head office in Arendal, Norway.
  • Strong professional and personal development in a market-leading company.
  • The chance to be a part of Gard and to shape our future.

What makes you a great fit?

  • You recently completed a bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in maritime studies, law, business administration, finance, a STEM subject (e.g. science, technology, engineering, mathematics, analytics, statistics), or a relevant field.
  • You have a keen interest in the maritime and energy sectors, and/or global trade.
  • You enjoy critical thinking, problem-solving, learning and assimilating new information.
  • You thrive in an international setting, value diverse perspectives, and enjoy working with and meeting people with different backgrounds and ideas.
  • You have good command of both written and spoken English. Fluency in a relevant local language such as Japanese, Mandarin might be considered as an advantage.
  • You bring strong communication skills, high self-motivation, and a desire to take on new challenges.

Program details

  • Start date: 1 April 2026 or 1 September 2026.
  • Trainee program duration: Up to one year.
  • Contract: Permanent – You will be offered a role in one of our business areas, such as Claims or Underwriting, upon successful completion of the program.

For questions please contact:

Vice President, Tokyo, Managing Director Japan, Louis Shepherd
E-mail: Louis.Shepherd@gard.no

Senior Vice President, Claims Asia, Managing Director Singapore, John Martin
E-mail: john.martin@gard.no

Managing Director Hong Kong, Malene Wang
E-mail: malene.wang@gard.no

Senior HR Advisor, Cathrine Frigstad
E-mail: cathrine.frigstad@gard.no

We perform background checks on all relevant candidates through our partner EY.

Asia研修生 2026

グローバルな貿易・海上保険・海運の中心的企業で、国際的な職場環境の中、世界とつながる仕事に挑戦しませんか?世界最大級の海上保険会社である当社では、キャリアを加速させる魅力的な機会を提供しています。

研修プログラムでは、損害調査と保険引受の両分野を横断する包括的な研修を通じて、当社の事業全体を広く理解できます。情熱を持つ第一線の専門家達と共に働く、国際的な職場で成長するチャンスです。

本年度は主に東京または今治オフィスでの実施を予定していますが、シンガポールや香港オフィスでの参加希望も歓迎します。

主な業務領域

  • 保険引受 - 海上・エネルギー分野のリスクを評価し、顧客の事業ニーズ、成長目標、リスク特性に合わせたソリューションを設計します。価格モデルや市場知見に加え、取引先への深い理解を育み、損害調査やロスプリベンションと連携しながら、顧客や保険ブローカーとの関係構築、交渉、価値ある解決策の提供を行います。
  • 損害調査 - 保険契約の締結は、補償対象の損害が発生した際に支払いを約束するものです。当社の損害調査担当者は、貨物や財物への損害、人の傷病(乗組員、乗客、第三者、密航者や難民等)、海難(衝突、座礁、火災等)、環境事故(汚染、船骸撤去)、海賊・ハイジャックなど、幅広い事案を迅速・的確に処理し、顧客の財務損失や事業活動の中断、環境被害、人身損害を最小化します。保険引受やロスプリベンションと密接に連携し、当社の対応力を市場に発信しています。

開始時期は勤務地・候補者に応じて2026年4月1日または9月1日で、期間は最長1年です。研修契約は常用雇用で、修了後は損害調査や保険引受等の事業部門に配属されます。

このプログラムで得られること

  • 東京・今治・シンガポール・香港のいずれかのオフィスで、専門性・協働・イノベーションを重視する組織のもと、成長に必要なツールとサポートを得ながら、各分野の専門家と働くことができます。
  • 当社サービスの全体像を把握するための複数部門での導入研修。
  • アジア各拠点での就業機会に加え、ノルウェー・アレンダル本社での滞在機会。
  • 市場をリードする企業での、強力な職業的・個人的成長。
  • Gardの一員として、未来を共に形づくるチャンス。

求める人物像

  • 学士号以上を最近取得された方(海事学、法学、経営、ファイナンス、STEM分野(科学・技術・工学・数学・アナリティクス・統計)等、関連分野が望ましい)。
  • 海事・エネルギー分野、または国際貿易への強い関心。
  • クリティカルシンキング、問題解決、新しい知識の吸収を楽しめる方。
  • 国際的な環境で活躍し、多様な視点を尊重し、異なる背景や考えの人々と働くことを楽しめる方。
  • 英語の読み書き・会話に堪能な方。日本語や中国語(北京語)などの現地言語に流暢であれば尚可。
  • 高いコミュニケーション能力、自発性、新たな挑戦への意欲。

プログラム詳細

  • 開始日:2026年4月1日または2026年9月1日
  • 期間:最長1年
  • 雇用形態:常用雇用(修了後、損害調査や保険引受などの事業部門での職務を提供)

お問い合わせ

東京担当ヴァイスプレジデント/日本事務所代表取締役:Louis Shepherd       

E-mail: Louis.Shepherd@gard.no

アジア損害調査担当 シニアヴァイスプレジデント/シンガポール事務所 マネージングディレクター:John Martin  

E-mail: john.martin@gard.no

香港事務所マネージングディレクター:Malene Wang                  

E-mail: malene.wang@gard.no

シニアHRアドバイザー:Cathrine Frigstad                         

E-mail: cathrine.frigstad@gard.no

Work with great people

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Nick
VP, Global Claims Lead Hull | Location: Bergen
"The potential for personal development is excellent"
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Marie
VP, Defence and Claims Legal | Location: London
"I have an amazingly varied role. Gard is a forward looking company"
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Rachel
Underwriter | Location: Hong Kong
"In Gard you continue to learn, everyday"
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Vivek
Senior System Engineer| Location: Arendal
"We are diverse, but tightly connected"
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Rahul
Senior Developer
"In Gard I feel empowered to do what I wish to do. Gard is with cutting edge technology very significant with the fastest ever digitization the world is through now."
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Øysten
Developer
"Being a developer means enjoy freedom to explore cutting-edge technologies like AI, influencing tooling and languages."
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Nina
Developer
"I really appreciate that Gard offers the opportunity for continuous learning and development."
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Terje
Developer
"In Gard, we have a varied mix of developers which makes software development both fun and innovative."
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Jarle
Senior Solution Architect
"Having access to top notch tools in providing solutions."
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Paulius
Solution Architect
"I cherish working here for the learning, camaraderie, and shared belief in our mission."
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Natalie Alsaker Bergsvik
Trainee 2023/2024
"The trainee program at Gard has been an eye-opener. Despite having no prior knowledge of the maritime industry, I have discovered a newfound passion for the field."
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Espen Homdrom
Trainee 2023/2024
"Being a trainee in Gard has given me the opportunity to learn about the organisation, its people and the wide range of career opportunities available, before joining one of the exciting teams."

Great Place to Work

  • Friendly atmosphere

  • Career opportunities within a global market lead

  • Work life balance

  • An environment that encourages ideas

  • Colleagues who believe in knowledge sharing

  • A work environment with deep competencies

  • High employee engagement - A great place to work

About the company

For more than 100 years Gard, one of the world’s leading marine insurers, has been helping the marine industries to protect their assets and safeguard their income. Having expanded from our origins in southern Norway to a network of 15 offices across the globe, we have witnessed the impact the sea can have and have learnt a thing or two.

Despite our breadth and depth of experience and expertise, we try to learn something new every day to prepare our Members and clients for their next journey, and to find and deliver the right solutions. So, whenever the unexpected arises it is good to know that someone is ready, willing and able to assist; someone with expertise that has been refined for over a century.

It is not just what we do, but how we do it that delivers the best value in the market – matching our expertise with an unrivalled commitment to what we do. We will turn every stone to find a solution and see it carried through.

Such ability and dedication is rare, so we take great care in choosing, training and supporting our employees. The way we see it, our people are the difference between good and great.”


1907Assuranceforeningen Gard established on 9 October

1939Insures 40 per cent of the Norwegian tanker fleet

1958Starts to insure vessels outside Norway

1973Moves into the offshore energy sector

1983Sets up an office in London

2000Insures more than 5,000 vessels

2004Sole ownership of Gard Marine & Energy

20072007Celebrates its centenary with nine offices and 300 employees

2015Insured tonnage is in excess of 260 million gross tonnes

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