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Reliable vessels, smart logistics solutions and versatile cargo handling. This is Österströms. Österstöms base their operations on the customers transport needs, and solve them in a cost efficient and environmentally sound way. Österströms have some 35 ice classed vessels at their disposal that are customised to carry industrial goods. They combine this with a logistics infrastructure in Europe, their own terminals at strategic sites as well as networks for supplementary overland transport. www.osterstroms.com Markel International Limited is the London based subsidiary for the international operations of Markel Corporation, the international property and casualty insurance group headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. Founded in the early part of the twentieth century, Markel Corporation wrote gross premiums of $2.36 billion in 2007 and has a market capitalisation of approximately $3.7 billion as at 30.06.08. Markel International wrote gross premiums of $696 million in 2007. Markel International operates in the UK through two commercial entities. Markel International Insurance Company Limited (MIICL), its London based insurance company, operates in the London company market, while Markel Syndicate 3000 is its Lloyd’s 100 per cent owned corporate syndicate. www.markelintl.com Specialized knowledge and long experience serve as the basis for all our undertakings. A successful insurance broker recognises opportunities, where other only see obstacles, and identifies solutions even for complicated risks. Our business concept involves offering industry and shipowners international insurance coverage where creativity and knowledge are essential in order to spread risks with international and Nordic underwriters. www.fairwater.se