Vote for the Felleslisten – shaping the future of Gjensidige!
Between 9 and 11 March 2026, employees in Norway will elect two employee representatives to the Board of Gjensidige Forsikring ASA. The election will be conducted electronically, and all permanent employees are eligible to vote.
Our view is that the Board should reflect a broader and more diverse range of employees. Employee representation on the Board of Gjensidige Forsikring is important. It gives us, as employees, the opportunity to influence the company’s strategies, priorities and decisions. We believe this representation should be as broad as possible.
Tekna at Gjensidige and the Norwegian Association of Lawyers are standing together on a joint list: Felleslisten. Our aim is to contribute to broader insight and better decision-making. Diversity strengthens the organisation.
Why should you vote for Felleslisten?
- We work together to ensure broader employee representation on the Board
- We bring your everyday working life into the Board’s decision-making
- Digitalisation, analytics and innovation increasingly require strong technological and legal competence
- We want to safeguard the human competence within the company
Your vote matters. Vote for Felleslisten!
Our view is that the Board should reflect a broader and more diverse range of employees. Employee representation on the Board of Gjensidige Forsikring is important. It gives us, as employees, the opportunity to influence the company’s strategies, priorities and decisions. We believe this representation should be as broad as possible.
Tekna at Gjensidige and the Norwegian Association of Lawyers are standing together on a joint list: Felleslisten. Our aim is to contribute to broader insight and better decision-making. Diversity strengthens the organisation.
Why should you vote for Felleslisten?
- We work together to ensure broader employee representation on the Board
- We bring your everyday working life into the Board’s decision-making
- Digitalisation, analytics and innovation increasingly require strong technological and legal competence
- We want to safeguard the human competence within the company
Your vote matters. Vote for Felleslisten!
Our joint candidates:
1st candidate
Geir Inge Sandnes (61 years)
- 22 years in the company
- Head of Tekna at Gjensidige. Member of Tekna’s Supervisory Board
- Senior Data Scientist, Pricing Analytics, APP. Previously worked in Technology & Insight and in the Private Market division
- An engineer with a master’s degree in physics and mathematics from NTNU
- Examinations in actuarial science and financial mathematics from the University of Oslo
- Committed to employees’ development, their competence, and their role in the future world of work
2nd candidate
Eline Leivestad Ekker (51 years)
- 17 years in the company
- Head of the Norwegian Association of Lawyers at Gjensidige, Board Member of Finansjuristene
- Lawyer in the Liability Department, holding a dormant licence to practise as an advocate
- Master of Laws from the University of Oslo
- Master’s degree in European Business Law from the University of Amsterdam
- Strong commitment to Gjensidige – we aim to be the best, including when it comes to security and predictability for both customers and employees
The election will be done according to the Gjensidige Election Regulations. All persons permanently employed can vote electronically on 9. - 11. March 2026. Further instructions will be given.
The election will be done as a proportional representation election, as employees will vote for a list. The list with the most votes will not necessarily win both seats. The number of votes per list will be divided by 1.4 and 3. In the example below List 1 has twice as many votes as List 2. But the two seats will be won by the top candidates of each list. This results in a broader representation in the board.
| List 1 | List 2 | |
| Number of votes | 1000 | 500 |
| 1st candidate (1.4) | 714 | 357 |
| 2nd candidate (3) | 333 | 167 |
Unions with a collective agreement at Gjensidige
There are currently three unions with a collective agreement at Gjensidige. These are Tekna (the Norwegian Society of Graduate Technical and Scientific Professionals), the Norwegian Association of Lawyers, and the Finance Sector Union of Norway.
The chairs of the local Tekna and Norwegian Association of Lawyers groups serve as the main union representatives in the company and meet regularly with Gjensidige’s senior management.They also take part in the organisation’s various consultation and information meetings, where they work to promote the interests of their members.
The three unions at Gjensidige conduct their salary negotiations separately.
The unions on the joint list:
Tekna
Tekna – The Norwegian Society of Graduate Technical and Scientific Professionals – is the union for 115,000 scientists, technologists and students. Our members hold a master’s degree or equivalent in STEM subjects.
Apply for membership and become part of the local Tekna group at Gjensidige!
The Norwegian Association of Lawyers
The Norwegian Association of Lawyers (Juristforbundet) is Norway’s largest organisation for lawyers, legal advisers, judges and law students, with 24,000 members.
Apply for membership (in Norwegian) and become part of the local Juristforbundet group at Gjensidige!
