The club was founded by Claus Frimann-Dahl, Andreas Moestue, Finn Moestue, Haavard Holter and Henning Brodtkorp on 9 January 1886, and is named after Skuld of Norse mythology.
Gudr and Róta and the youngest Norn, she who is called Skuld, ride ever to take the slain and decide fights.
Set in a fictionalized version of ancient Babylon, the story follows Gilgamesh (shortened to Gil) in his journey to save his fiancée Ki from the evil sorceress Skulld.
Skuld | Assuranceforeningen Skuld | ...''and the youngest Norn, she who is called Skuld, ride ever to take the slain and decide fights''...Faroe stamp by Anker Eli Petersen |
Skuld underwent a major restructuring in the period 2000 to 2003 which led to a substantial improvement in its financial strength and Standard & Poor's rating of A- with a stable outlook.
The Thor Heyerdahl Environmental Award is additionally supported by Guard, Skuld, Det Norske Veritas and Trade Winds.