TT Club director and chairman Kranich retires after 16 years

Specialist mutual insurer  TT Club, a provider of liability insurance to the international cargo and logistics industry, has made new leadership appointments as Ulrich Kranich retires from his position as director and chairman of the Club after 16 years.

Morten Engelstoft is to take over as chairman of both Through Transport Mutual Insurance Association Limited (Bermuda) (TTB) and TT Club Mutual Insurance Limited (UK) (TTI) following the retirement of the present incumbent, Kranich.

Engelstoft spent 36 years in various positions and across three regions within Maersk. He retired in June 2023 from the position of CEO of APM Terminals. He has a depth of knowledge and vast experience in operations that are at the core of TT Club’s membership base.

Additionally, Ulrike Baum of Rohlig Logistics who has been on the board since 2016 has stepped down as director. Marika Calfas of NSW Ports in Sydney has been appointed to the board, as well as John Chambers, currently specialist director – insurance who also serves on the TTI Board. Miguel d’Orey of Orey Shipping in Lisbon has been appointed to the TTI Board.

Charles Fenton, CEO of TT Club, said: “Ulrich has been a much valued guiding hand in a period that has seen significant change in our industry. His insight and wise advice has been fundamental to TT’s continued success in this period.”

Kranich commented: “It has been an honour to lead such a valued organisation owned by the industry and in Morten the Club has a fantastic person to take the Club forward to continue to support Members.”

Engelstoft said: “TT Club remains the foremost specialist insurance provider to the majority of container shipping lines, a substantial number of terminal operators and a wide range of logistics and transport operators. I look forward to leading the Boards and helping to guide the Club on its continuing path of providing essential cover and valuable loss prevention advice to a dynamic and vital global transport community.”

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