Frank has been managing director of DUPI Copenhagen (Formerly P&I Management(Insurance & Claims)) from its inception in 2001. Frank has extensive experience from Skuld and Danish Ship owners Defence Association where he was handling all types of P&I and P&I-related claims as well as being involved in underwriting. He spent almost 30 years with Skuld.

Frank started his career with Danish Insurance Co., handling all aspects of underwriting, for cargo and Hull & Machinery as well as claims handling.

He is today responsible for all aspects of the company including servicing and creating value for clients with emphasis on insurance.

Jesper joined DUPI Copenhagen in November 2011, and is responsible for advising primarily Danish and Scandinavian Ship-owners and shipping companies, in all aspects of marine underwriting, and together with our partners, for placing all types of marine insurance in Denmark, and in foreign marine insurance markets.

Jesper spent more than 25 years with Codan Marine, one of the leading insurance companies in Denmark, as director and manager in various positions, latest holding a position as Nordic Chief Underwriter.

Jesper has amongst other things, chaired the Nordic Marine Hull committee, and was a member of the Board in the Danish War Insurance Institute. He has also for a number of years acted as teacher in Marine Insurance at the Danish Insurance Academy, as well as giving lectures in general to the Maritime industry.

Jesper is today responsible for developing the marine hull business of DUPI Copenhagen, as well as creating value for clients, and maintaining a high level of service at all time.

 
After completing a Higher Business degree, in Logistics, Organization, Business development and finance, Benn attended Lyngby Business Colleges’ Marketing Economist program.
 
During these studies, Benn was approached by a Danish shipping company, who offered him trainee employment in the company.
 
This led to a 2-Years shipping education, attending Esbjerg Shipping School along with several other courses such as an education in Trading of Dangerous Goods class 1 and 7 + a special course in INF (Irradiated Nuclear Fuel).
 
Ending his 2-Years of education, Benn was employed, as sole operator in the company, concerning semi-line trade with IMO class 1, military cargoes and IMO class 7 (INF 1+2 cargoes), between the Continent and the Far East.
 
Following this Benn was employed by another Danish operator, with responsibility for, 6 coasters in the 6.000 tons segment, with own equipment and gear.
 
This time in the business segment was worldwide tramp.
 
Benn’s role in DUPI Copenhagen is to add value for the costumers and safeguard that the company maintains a high level of service at all times.