Guest: Thomas Nordberg
CEO, The Swedish Club
Episode Overview
Shipping has always been about risk. But the nature of that risk is shifting.
In this episode, I sit down with Thomas Nordberg, CEO of The Swedish Club, to explore how maritime risk has evolved from vessel-centric, event-driven incidents to complex systemic exposures shaped by geopolitics, regulation, cyber threats, and digital transformation.
This is not a conversation about premiums and policies. It is a practical look at how insurers are adapting, how shipowners should be thinking differently, and why the P&I club model may be more relevant today than ever.
The Last Dinosaur is proud to collaborate with Digital Ship to continue these practical conversations around maritime digitalization and risk.
Key Discussion Highlights
✅ Risk Is Now Systemic
Geopolitics and regulation reshape exposure overnight.
✅ How the Mutual Model Works
Member-owned structure. Shared risk. Long-term alignment.
✅ Reputation Moves at Internet Speed
Incidents are public in minutes.
✅ From Claims to Prevention
Data and analytics are shifting insurance from reactive to proactive.
✅ Cyber Is Expanding Fast
Dedicated products are emerging as digital exposure grows.
✅ Digital Impacts Crew Welfare
Connectivity now affects retention and wellbeing.
Why This Episode Matters
The risk profile in shipping is expanding, not shrinking.
Geopolitical volatility. Cyber threats. Regulatory acceleration. Green tech.
Understanding how insurers see these risks gives operators a different lens as we move into 2026 and beyond.
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Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.
Related Listening
For more on incident response and public visibility, revisit Episode 115 with Joseph Farrell Jr. of Resolve Marine.
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