Posted on March 10, 2025
NorthStandard has appointed Kate Kwiatkowska as its new Head of Sustainability to drive forward a key part of the global marine insurer’s long-term strategy.
Joining from Fintel plc, where she served as Head of ESG and Corporate Marketing, Kate will be responsible for engaging with NorthStandard members, brokers, employees, and other stakeholders, developing the role sustainability plays in overall strategy and reviewing the Club’s sustainability priorities on an ongoing basis. She will also establish metrics and reporting mechanisms for demonstrating progress over time.
“The Head of Sustainability plays a pivotal role at NorthStandard, coordinating, developing and driving the organisation’s strategy to ensure that we are operating responsibly and building an organisation that will support and protect our members not only today but for future generations,” said Ed Davies, Chief Strategy Officer, NorthStandard.
“Kate has an impressive track record in leading strategic projects and implementing a sustainability strategy for an AIM-listed business in the retail financial services sector. This, coupled with her stakeholder engagement and data analysis skills, makes her an ideal fit for the position. Her appointment reflects NorthStandard’s continuing commitment to embedding sustainability across the organisation.”
Kate’s career achievements include winning ‘Woman of the Year – ESG’ award at ‘Professional Adviser Women in Financial Advice Awards’ in November 2024 and being selected as a finalist for several ESG and sustainability-related awards. She holds an MSc in Risk, Disaster and Environmental Management from the University of Huddersfield, and certifications including Leading Sustainable Corporations from the University of Oxford.
Her appointment coincides with the launch of NorthStandard’s new Sustainability Report, which can be accessed here.
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Image: Kate Kwiatkowska, Head of Sustainability
About NorthStandard:
NorthStandard is one of the leading providers of global marine insurance products and services across the maritime industries. Established through the merger of North P&I Club and the Standard Club in February 2023 and ‘A’ rated by S&P Global, NorthStandard has premium revenues exceeding US$836 million, free reserves of US$803 million and mutual pool tonnage surpassing 260 million GT.
From headquarters in the UK and with offices throughout Europe, Asia and the Americas, NorthStandard offers a unique blend of worldwide presence and class-leading expertise across multiple specialist areas, including P&I, FD&D, War Risks, Strike & Delay, Hull and Machinery and ancillary insurance. ItsSunderland Marine and Coastal & Inland divisions also provide cover for owners’ fixed premium P&I, fishing vessels, inland waterway and coastal trading vessels. NorthStandard’s comprehensive local market and sector knowledge is underpinned by continuous investments in market-leading digital technologies.
NorthStandard is a leading member of the International Group of P&I Clubs (IG) and is fully committed to upholding the shared objectives of its 12 independent member clubs, which provide liability cover for approximately 85% of the world’s ocean-going tonnage.
Rob McInally
Global Director (Marketing & Communications)
NorthStandard
+44 191 232 5221 / 7795267546
rob.mcinally@north-standard.com
