Broking
Expertise, speed, and 24/7 support
Our team of dedicated specialists is committed to provide significant added value to each and every client. We bring a blend of in-depth knowledge, top-quality service, quick response time, and 24/7 availability. We proudly serve a wide range of clients, many of whom are major industry players, from the offshore sector, inland shipping to deep sea and logistic service providers. These clients stand out as specialists in their own market segments, and we work closely with them to deliver tailor made liability insurance solutions.
In an increasingly developing complex transport world, where regulatory pressure and changing regulations are constant challenges, Dutch P&I acts as a trusted partner. Our added value lies not only in our expertise but also in our collaborative approach of finding solutions that address the evolving needs of our clients. Together, we tackle the toughest liability challenges to keep our clients businesses running smoothly with a minimum financial exposure.
Navigating risk with trust and transparency
At DUTCH P&I, we guide you swiftly, efficiently, and transparently through the liability risks that could impact your valued businesses. We provide specialist advice to assist you to manage these risks and thrive in a dynamic environment.
Liability risks, innovation, and service are at the heart of everything we do. We deliver on our promises, ensuring that we always walk alongside you as a trusted partner, committed to your success and growth. We do what we say and say what we do, building on long lasting relationships with mutual trust and shared goals.
Our services include
Contract Review
We provide a detailed and thorough review of your insurance contracts, ensuring all terms and conditions are clear and that your policies align with your operational risks. Our team works closely with you to identify potential gaps or discrepancies in liability coverage, offering professional advice to enhance your risk management strategies.
We provide a detailed and thorough review of your insurance contracts, ensuring all terms and conditions are clear and that your policies align with your operational risks. Our team works closely with you to identify potential gaps or discrepancies in liability coverage, offering professional advice to enhance your risk management strategies.
Liability Risk Exposure Analysis
Understanding the risks of your business is essential. Our team conducts in-depth liability risk exposure analysis to assess and quantify the potential liabilities you may encounter. We offer actionable insights to help mitigate these risks and ensure you are adequately covered for all eventualities.
Understanding the risks of your business is essential. Our team conducts in-depth liability risk exposure analysis to assess and quantify the potential liabilities you may encounter. We offer actionable insights to help mitigate these risks and ensure you are adequately covered for all eventualities.
Negotiating and Placing Insurances
Once your risks are assessed, we take an active role in negotiating and securing the necessary insurance cover . We focus on obtaining the maximum coverage possible while optimizing premiums, ensuring you receive the most competitive rates without compromising on the protection you may require. Our strong relationships with leading insurers in our niche industry allow us to tailor the right insurance packages for your business, always with an eye on maximizing value and minimizing your financial exposure.
Once your risks are assessed, we take an active role in negotiating and securing the necessary insurance cover . We focus on obtaining the maximum coverage possible while optimizing premiums, ensuring you receive the most competitive rates without compromising on the protection you may require. Our strong relationships with leading insurers in our niche industry allow us to tailor the right insurance packages for your business, always with an eye on maximizing value and minimizing your financial exposure.
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Tanja VanDamme
Tanja is a highly qualified professional with degrees in Law and Maritime Law and Sciences from the University of Ghent and the University of Brest. She also holds several certificates relating to EU Customs law. From 1994 to 2007 she worked as a lawyer in Antwerp specialising in various legal aspects of shipping, transport and logistics sector. From 2007 to 2016, she worked at international insurance brokers Marsh and Aon in Belgium and The Netherlands, initially as a Claims Advisor and subsequently as a Claims Manager and Director. In this role, she dealt with various types of marine insurance claims. In 2016, she changed from a Marine Claims role into Marine Insurance Broking. Tanja joined Dutch P&I as Broking Director on 1 June 2022.
Nick Mesker
Nick earned his Master's degree in Maritime and Transport Law from Erasmus University in Rotterdam. He embarked on his maritime insurance career in 2015 as a broker at SAA Overvliet, where he specialized in H&M, P&I, FDD, and builders' risk, primarily serving clients in inland shipping. In 2018, Nick transitioned to Dutch P&I as a Maritime Liabilities specialist broker. His expertise encompasses various types of marine liability, including P&I, FDD, charterers liability, and logistics liability, catering to a diverse clientele such as shipowners, charterers, traders, and port operators. With years of experience, Nick is dedicated to finding the most suitable insurance solutions for each client.
Michelle Molendijk
- Email address:
- michelle.molendijk@dutchpandi.com
- Phone number:
- +31 6 10 40 84 55
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Michelle is a graduate of the Erasmus University in Rotterdam, where she specialised in Maritime and Transport Law, achieving a Master's degree. Following an internship at a law firm, she spent the next five years as a claims handler at Dutch P&I, handling P&I and Defence claims on behalf of clients and assisting with legal and operational matters, such as contract reviews. After a year away from the maritime industry, she returned to Dutch P&I in 2023 as an insurance broker, where she now assists clients by negotiating the best insurance solutions for their needs.
Angeline Gorissen
- Email address:
- angeline.gorissen@dutchpandi.com
- Phone number:
- +31 10 440 55 25
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Angeline has extensive experience in the shipping industry, where she has played a pivotal role in facilitating seamless communication and collaboration between international clients, brokers and insurers. She began her career at Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance in Rotterdam, focusing on documentation for ISO 9000, VCA and HACCP until late 2002. Since 2003, she has been part of Dutch P&I. She is responsible for ensuring that all documentation is accurately prepared and processed. She also liaises with the accounting department to ensure financial processes are maintained. She is known for her structured approach, strong attention to detail and problem-solving mind-set, which ensure seamless operations behind the scenes. Her colleagues recognise her pivotal role within the department and affectionately refer to her as the 'backbone'. Angeline is certified in line with AFM requirements for financial service providers.
Lisanne Heijboer
Lisanne is a valued member of the Dutch P&I team, where she provides essential administrative support to the broking team. With a background in the beauty industry, Lisanne has developed strong client-focused skills through her experience working with a diverse clientele. Her career path shifted towards the shipping insurance sector, where she now brings her organizational expertise and passion for team support to her role at Dutch P&I.