Advokatfirmaet Bull AS‘s insurance team is adept at advising domestic and international insurers on insurance claims, including recovery and liability claims. Practice head Runar Hansen is a versatile practitioner, noted for his work on D&O, reinsurance disputes, and PI. The team benefits from Nils Henrik Varmann Jørgensen ’s dual expertise in contentious and non-contentious insurance matters, with particular expertise on professional liability matters. Klemet Gaski adds further aptitude in professional liability to the team, covering D&O liability and auditor liability.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Bull & Co have an excellent and broad insurance practice with a great deal of experience.’
- ‘Runar Hansen is one of Norway's leading insurance lawyers with many years' experience. He is also an excellent litigator.’
- ‘The team is highly professional, experienced, and possesses exceptional expertise within their field. The level of competence stands out as among the very best in the industry, and their work consistently reflects both depth of knowledge and strategic insights.’
- ‘Runar Hansen is simply rock solid. He is highly knowledgeable, with a practical approach to each case, and combines thorough preparation with excellent strategic thinking. His ability to balance deep legal expertise with clear, solution-oriented advice sets him apart from competitors.’
- ‘In depth knowledge of Norwegian insurance law across all classes.'
- ‘Very strong on the legal aspects. In-depth knowledge about the insurer's way of thinking. Very well connected.’
Key clients
- AIG Europe S.A
- Allianz Global Corporate & Speciality
- Chubb Insurance
- CNA Insurance
- Icopal
- If Skadeforsikring NUF
- Landkreditt Forsikring AS
- Oslo District Court
- Protector Forsikring ASA
- Å Energi AS
- NCO AS
Work highlights
Represented Elkjøp and its PI insurer in a lawsuit regarding liability for a facility fire, securing victory before the local city court in August 2025.
Defended NCO AS in NOK 50m negligence claim, achieving favourable settlement with no compensation paid during mediation.
Advised Å Energi AS, Norway's largest energy company, and Renewables Norway in a NOK 100m insurance coverage dispute against Tryg Forsikring.
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Practice head
Runar Hansen
Other key lawyers
Nils Henrik Varmann Jørgensen; Klemet Gaski