Private company

Glitne

Insurance company based in Norway

Glitne was a general insurance company based in Norway. It was named after Glitnir in Norse mythology. It was founded as Folkepensjonskassen Glitne on 17 December 1889, and was an early measure for social security.2 It ceased to exist in 1968.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

1889Founded1

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Glitne was a general insurance company based in Norway. It was named after Glitnir in Norse mythology.2

Acquisitions

  1. Succeeded by Gjensidige1

Timeline

  1. 1968Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1889Founded Founded1

Sources

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