Kirsten Bonke, Ll.M.
About Kirsten Bonke, Ll.M.
Kirsten Bonke, Ll.M., is the Renewable Energy Practice Leader at Gallagher Re in London, with extensive experience in insurance and risk management within the renewable energy sector.
Title: Renewable Energy Practice Leader
Kirsten Bonke, Ll.M., holds the position of Renewable Energy Practice Leader at Gallagher Re in London, England, UK. In this role, she applies her extensive expertise in insurance, risk management, and negotiation to address the needs of the renewable energy sector.
Background and Career
Kirsten Bonke has a rich background in the insurance and renewable energy industries. Prior to her current role, she worked at Siemens Gamesa as Head of Insurances APAC & SGRE DE in Hamburg, Germany from 2021 to 2023. Before that, she was Head of Insurances at Adwen Offshore from 2016 to 2021 in Bremerhaven, Germany, and served as Insurance Manager at Orano in Paris, France from 2014 to 2015. Earlier in her career, she held roles at Bard Engineering GmbH and Lampe & Schwartze Group in Bremen, Germany.
Education: Master of Laws - Ll.M.
Kirsten Bonke earned her Master of Laws (Ll.M.) from Cologne University of Applied Sciences, completing her studies from 2021 to 2023. She also studied Industrial Engineering at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), achieving a Diplom. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in risk management, insurance, and liability issues within the renewable energy sector.
Expertise in Risk Management and Negotiation
With extensive experience in reviewing and negotiating risk allocation, liability, and insurance clauses, Kirsten Bonke is well-versed in managing complex contracts for contractors, suppliers, and customers. She specializes in liability, marine, and construction insurance covers across various legislative systems, including the UK, France, and Germany. She has also handled joint venture contracts, ensuring proper risk management during the integration or phasing out of renewable energy companies.
Significant Industry Contributions
Kirsten Bonke has led negotiations for major losses in the offshore wind industry, leveraging her insurance management skills for industrial clients. Known for her ability to find common solutions in complex, multi-party negotiations, she has worked extensively with various management layers both internally and externally. Her background in brokerage, insurance, and risk management has equipped her to address the intricate challenges faced by the renewable energy sector.