The second Marine Insurance Greece Conference recently took place in Athens, and WISTA Hellas was proudly represented by numerous members. It was a pleasure to see speakers and moderators from our community actively contributing to the event’s success.
While several WISTA Hellas members had already been invited to speak, we are especially pleased that, following a recommendation from our member Sara Jones, the organizers reached out through our association to offer additional speaker and moderator slots. This allowed for broader participation from our membership and ensured more balanced and inclusive representation throughout the program.
We sincerely thank the organizers for their collaboration and commitment to diversity, and for recognizing the value that WISTA Hellas members bring to the marine insurance dialogue.
The conference covered a range of timely and thought-provoking topics. In her opening address, the WISTA Hellas President emphasized the need for a balanced environment in the marine insurance industry—one where tradition embraces diversity and inclusion, and technology is leveraged effectively as a tool to achieve our goals. She also spoke passionately about the importance of the human element in our sector, advocating for the value of mentoring and shared culture that thrives within an office environment—something that is often challenged by the shift toward remote work.
WISTA Hellas remains committed to fostering these values and driving meaningful conversations that shape a more inclusive, connected, and resilient maritime industry.
Watch here Mrs. Vivi Kolliopoulou‘s key note speech: https://lnkd.in/dd6ekacW
MarineInsuranceGreece: “The Big Picture – Remaining Fit for Purpose- Changing Trends in Marine Insurance”. At this year’s Marine Insurance Greece, industry leaders came together for an interactive discussion on how marine insurance is evolving to meet the demands of today’s rapidly changing environment.
The panel discussion focused on:
🔹 How tariffs and sanctions are reshaping marine insurance strategies.
🔹 The relevance of traditional insurance structures in today’s market.
🔹 The growing role and influence of MGAs.
🔹 How the Greek marine insurance market is responding to softer conditions in London and other global hubs.
🔹 Whether current insurance products fully address the risks shipowners face today.
Moderated by Ilias Tsakiris, General Manager of American Club Europe, Chair of the Ocean Hull Committee of International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) & CEO of Hellenic Hull, the session brought together a high-level panel of experts:
▪️ Manos Lorentzos – Executive Director, Chairman, HELLENIC COMMITTEE OF LLOYD’S BROKERS ASSOCIATES
▪️ Haris Lagios – Head of Marine, Aon Greece
▪️ Manos Sofronis – CEO, Oneglobal Insurance Broking
▪️ Hara Anastasatou – Risk Manager, Vafias Group
▪️ Davinia Melachrinos – Partner – Marine, McGill and Partners
❗ Watch the full session here:
https://lnkd.in/d5Vc5imp
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