Carel studied law in Rotterdam and started his career as a Claims Adjuster at P. Versnel. From 1990 to 2005 he worked at an insurance company called Gouda Insurance; first as Head of the Liability Department (both underwriting and claims), later on as Manager Claims (automotive, liability and travel insurances). His last job was Business Development Manager at Netaspect Software B.V.. Netaspect produces and delivers ICT solutions for internet use by insurance companies.
Now, as General Manager, Carel is responsible for daily management of our company staff and is responsible for ICT and administrative support.

Peter van Bodegraven (1956) handles all types of claims but is specialized in personal and crew injuries, stowaway matters and all other crew related matters. Peter has a professional background in shipping and previously worked for Vinke & Co where he got skilled on many aspects of the shipping industry.

Nadja Bremer (1967) is our Management Assistant and Compliance Officer. She gives full support to the Managing Directors and General Manager and also takes care of the facilities. Nadja joined Dutch P&I in 2003. Before that she worked at several law firms as secretary to senior partners. Away from the office Nadja enjoys cooking and travelling.

Alice Philo worked as one of the company's Receptionists until June 2008. Since then she supports our Claims Department. Before working for Dutch P&I, she was Secretary of the Captain's Room at Van Ommeren.

Frans van Dalen is Claims Handler and Club correspondent. He has a broad experience in shipping and claims handling with a ships liner agency for 22 years, before he joined Dutch P&I in October 1990.

Bart Dorreman (1952) gained experience in chartering, operations as well as most other commercial aspects of shipping and ship-owning during his many years with Van Ommeren Shipping where he worked in various capacities (including the Management) in their Rotterdam, Madrid and London offices. Bart joined Dutch P&I in January 2004 and is presently employed as Defence Adviser.

Willem-Jan graduated in both International Business Studies and Real Estate Management. Directly after his graduation in 2008 he started working for Dutch P&I as assistant broker for inland crafts. He likes travelling and several sports.

Leonne van Everdingen works as Head Financial Department for Dutch P&I. She joined the company in 2000.

Renee Geijzendorffer (1967) is Broking Assistant since January 2000. Before that she worked for Van Ommeren Insurances. She supports the brokers and takes care of administrative matters.

Angeline Gorissen (1977) is an Administrative Assistant since October 2002 for our Broking department. She previously worked as Administrative Assistant for Lloyds Register Quality Assurance in Rotterdam.

Nils Heijboer (1972) studied Economics in Rotterdam (Erasmus University) but decided to work for Dutch P&I in 1993. Over the years he picked up all aspects of claims handling in the P&I industry (a.o. Insurance and English Maritime law). He is since 2001 managing the Claims Department (correspondents and portfolio claims) and successfully passed the Grotius Academie, Specialism Transport law in 2008.

Regina Roelevink (1968) works for Dutch P&I since 1990. She became a mother in 2002 and is now working 2 days a week as Broking Assistant. Prior she worked for various departments such as Claims and Accountancy.

Since August 2008 Simone Hennekam (1974) works as Administrative Assistant for our broking department. She previously worked for the back office for underwriting at Raets P&I.

Rutger van der Hoeven (1980) joined Dutch P&I in August 2005. Prior to that he studied law at the Erasmus University in Rotterdam for a few years and completed his first year at Bentley University in Boston MA, reading Business Administration. After completing a range of insurance and chartering courses he has now started the part-time masters program Maritime Economics and Logistics at the Erasmus University.  Within the broking team Rutger deals with our Lloyds placings and seagoing Owners P&I.

Alke Hofman (1987) joined Dutch P&I in November 2008. She works as an Administrative Assistant for our broking and claims department.

Marja Hoogwerf (1960) is our import Kiwi and part of the team since 2001. She comes from an administration/management background and has a supporting role in the financial department, priority task being the daily updating of the invoice database.

Evene Hoogzand (1969) started her career at a stevedoring company in 1989 where she got fully skilled on the operational part of the shipping business. After eleven years she switched to a Liner Agency where she worked in different departments. Evene joined Dutch P&I in July 2008.

Martijn (1974) started his career at an insurance broker. Here he worked for different departments (sales and claims). After 11 years he switched to a mutual insurance company (Oranje Verzekeringen), specialized in inland navigation, where he worked as claims handler, mainly working on hull damages. Per 1 September 2010 Martijn joined the Claims department at Dutch P&I where he handles portfolio claims as well as correspondents claims. Martijn holds several insurance certificates.            

Theo Koster works for Dutch P&I since 1 September 1994. He is a dedicated Claims Handler, mainly on the portfolio side. Before joining Dutch P&I, Theo held several positions with Van Ommeren for 25 years.

Tania Lemkina (1986) graduated in law from the University of Glasgow, after which she completed a Diploma in Legal Practice at the University of Aberdeen.  She continued her legal studies in Rotterdam where she completed a Masters in Business, Corporate and Maritime law specializing in Maritime law. She started her career by joining DUPI in March 2011.

Esmeralda Nahar (1978) started working at Dutch P&I in October 2007 and supports our Broking team. Before switching to Dutch P&I, Esmeralda gained valuable operational and administrative maritime experience at Lloyd’s Register in Rotterdam.

Rogier acquired a Master's Degree in econometrics from Erasmus University Rotterdam, having specialized in Finance. Before joining our company in February 2011, Rogier worked as an Insurance Risk Officer at a large insurance company during which time he continued studying Actuarial Science and Mathematical Finance. Rogier is our Risk Officer and Analyst.

Bas Ouwens (1959) is responsible for general affairs but is also intensively involved in complex technical insurance matters and special risks on a day to day basis. He started his career in insurances in 1979 as underwriter of Nieuw Rotterdam (now: AXA). Bas later joined the largest marine broker of the continent Hudig-Langeveldt (now AON). His passion for marine liability and P&I in particular made him switch to Dutch P&I in 1990.

Erwin van Rijswijk (1972) joined Dutch P&I in August 1997 after completion of his Business Studies Management, Economics and Law. As a P&I broker he emphasizes on Inland Craft, Fishing vessels, special craft and special risks. Away from the office Erwin enjoys spending time with his family and likes many sports like soccer, tennis and cycling.

Frenni Mercera works as Administration Assistant. She joined the company in 1997.

Paul (1979) joined Dutch P&I in January 2010. At Dutch P&I Paul will emphasize on owners P&I as well as charterers liability. Before joining us Paul has worked for Europe's largest insurance company; Allianz. Away from the office Paul very much enjoys cooking, visiting concerts, photography and playing tennis.

Having gained valuable experience working with a Rotterdam based P&I firm, Martijn Steenkamp (1959) joined Dutch P&I in 1992. Being responsible for the development of the company, he is focussing on commercial developments such as new international projects. Martijn graduated from the Erasmus University in Rotterdam having read Law, his specialist subject being Maritime Law. His unorthodox character provides a good match for his love for vintage Citroen cars.

 

Emel Şahin (1988) is the company's Receptionist since June 2008. She also offers management support. Previously she worked as Receptionist at Schipper and Noordam Lawyers in Rotterdam.