Norwegian marine insurer Gard has appointed Marie Kelly as head of its London defence team.

Kelly, who will also serve as the vice president of Gard's global defence operation, joins from Norton Rose Fulbright, where she led its litigation practice in Greece since 2005 and was appointed partner in 2017.

Kelly said: “Gard is a world class P&I Club with a tremendous global network and a singular focus on the maritime industries.