Insurer profile

First Marine A/S (trading as FIRST.)

First Marine A/S (trading as FIRST.) · Denmark

Founded 2005Copenhagen, DenmarkLast verified Sep 1, 2026

Overview

First is a Danish Managing General Underwriter (MGU) and insurance agency established in 2005, offering private and commercial insurance products underwritten on behalf of Lloyd's Insurance Company S.A. and several other international insurers; the company was acquired by the German GGW Group (Wecoya) in 2025.

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Products in this market

2

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Company details

Parent group
GGW Group GmbH (via WECOYA Nordics & Baltic Underwriting GmbH)
Regulator
Danish Financial Supervisory Authority (Finanstilsynet)
Phone
+45 70 70 24 70
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Products from First Marine A/S (trading as FIRST.)

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House insurance

Building insurance covering fire, storm, water and other damage to the home, with new-value compensation in most cases.

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Contents insurance

Household contents insurance covering personal belongings, liability and legal expenses, with cover for children living away from home.

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Boat insurance

Boat insurance covering comprehensive (kasko) damage, liability and sailing accidents.

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Caravan insurance

Insurance for caravans with what First describes as one of Denmark's best coverage levels at a competitive price.

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Construction defects insurance

Insurance covering latent building defects for construction projects, with policy documents available online.

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Building/inventory insurance

Commercial property insurance covering buildings and business inventory/equipment.

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Property insurance

Commercial property insurance for real estate owners and investors.

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Cargo/Transport insurance (Marine)

Marine cargo/transport insurance covering goods in transit, including tariffs and Incoterms guidance.

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Marine Hull insurance

Hull insurance covering physical damage to vessels, referenced across First's product information pages.

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Harbour and marina insurance

All-risk cover from Lloyd's of London for harbours and marinas, bundling multiple insurance lines into one policy.

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Storm flood and high water insurance

Cover for storm flood and high water damage, part of First's harbour/marina insurance package.

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Crane insurance

Insurance for cranes, offered as part of First's harbour and marina insurance package.

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Regulatory updates

In September 2025 it was announced that Permira- and Hg Capital-backed GGW Group (through its Wecoya Nordics & Baltic Underwriting unit) would acquire a majority stake in First Forsikring (First Marine A/S), with the deal completing around 1 October 2025; First continues to operate as a coverholder for Lloyd's Brussels and other international carriers, registered with Finanstilsynet under CVR no. 28967098.

Reputation and reviews

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4.7

381 reviews

Offer pages

Casco (own-damage car insurance)

casco (own-damage car insurance) from First for the Denmark market, with online purchase and 24/7 assistance.

Last verified Sep 1, 2026

Travel insurance

travel insurance from First for the Denmark market, with online purchase and 24/7 assistance.

Last verified Sep 1, 2026