The Swedish Club likes to consider itself a forward-thinking marine insurance company — that is, until it comes to its annual general meeting (AGM).

At the Gothenburg gathering, the balance sheet figures and executive board might change but, rest assured, the menu at the gala dinner will remain the same as it has through the club’s history.

For decades, the 147-year-old club has served up a salmon starter followed by a beef and white asparagus main course.