“We cannot live better
than in seeking to become better.”
Socrates
About Us
Vilmar International SA, is an independent marine insurance broker company established in late 2009 by a team of well known and experienced insurance and claims adjusters in shipping.
By building a system of trust, high standards of service and strong business relationship with our clients and working closely with various providers from the local and the international insurance market, we are able to provide a wide range of marine insurance products including covers for, but not limited to, Protection and Indemnity, Hull and Machinery, War Risk, Loss of Hire and Claims Consultancy
We develop relationships that make a positive difference in our clients’ lives and business criteria.
We provide unsurpassed service that delivers premium value to our customers.
We uphold the highest standards of integrity in all of our actions.
We are dedicated to represent and protect the interests of our clients and insurers by providing step by step guidance and tailor made service from choosing the best possible cover to the handling of the most complex claim
Our vision is to provide and maintain our clients and insurers with a feeling of professional and competent services.
“Wisdom begins in wonder.”
Socrates
Our Team
Victoria Liouta
Attorney-at-Law graduate of the Kapodistrian Law University of Athens, Greece with a Master’s degree (LL.M) in Maritime Law from the University of Southampton.
She has work experience as in house lawyer since 1992 in various shipping companies in Greece during which she attained proficiency in marine insurance, claims handling and corporate matters. In 2007 she has worked as claims executive of the American P&I Club as well as Manager of the American Club’s Greek office till late 2009 when Vilmar was established.
An accreditation as International Arbitrator, Mediator and Trainer of Mediators are the most important qualifications she has earned through the years
She is a Fellow of CIArb and a member of ICC, CEDR, LMAA, Greek Union of Mediators, Piraeus Association of Maritime Arbitrators, WISTA Hellas and Union International des Avocats.
Maria – Louisa Papadopoulou
Following her graduation from the University of Sussex with a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Management studies, she pursued a Master’s degree at CASS Business School in Shipping, Trade & Finance, from which she graduated in 2020. She also holds a Certificate in Private Equity and Finance from Bocconi University in Milan, Italy.
Maria-Louisa has gained experience in the Marine Insurance sector through her internship at the American P&I Club, in London, and she has worked as a consultant in Marine Insurance yachts. She firstly joined Vilmar International SA in November 2020 as a Marine Insurance Technician and currently she is a Marine Insurance and Financial Executive and studies for the CII Diploma. She also wishes to attend an AI in Insurance course through CII.
She speaks English and French.
Miltiadis Papadopoulos
A graduate of the University of West London, he has developed a solid foundation in the maritime sector through hands-on experience in the operations and chartering departments of shipping companies in Greece, as well as exposure to the marine insurance field.
He is currently part of the team at Vilmar International S.A., where he is actively involved in broking activities, underwriting processes, client liaison, and the day-to-day coordination of office operations. His role requires a combination of commercial awareness, attention to detail, and effective communication across a range of stakeholders.
He is a detail-oriented and adaptable professional with an international outlook, demonstrating a strong understanding of shipping operations and maritime commercial frameworks. He is committed to continuous professional development and to contributing effectively within a dynamic and fast-paced maritime environment.
Jason Dariotis
A graduate of Lancaster University with a Bachelor’s degree in Law, he also holds two LL.M. degrees: one in International Business and Corporate Law from Lancaster University, and another in Maritime Law from City, University of London. He is a qualified Greek lawyer and has been an active member of the Athens Bar Association since 2015. He has also been a member of the Association of Average Adjusters since 2024.
Jason is an experienced claims handler with a strong background in Marine Insurance and P&I/H&M claims. He has been active in the shipping industry since 2016, when he joined a P&I correspondent firm, where he spent five years handling P&I claims, with particular focus on personal injury and cargo matters. He subsequently worked at a surveying and consulting firm in Greece from 2021 to 2026, where he was involved in both H&M and P&I claims handling, as well as loss prevention surveys and reporting.
He joined Vilmar International S.A. in March 2026 as a Marine Insurance and Claims Executive, where he continues to build on his technical expertise and industry experience. He has successfully completed the A1 module of the Association of Average Adjusters and aims to sit the A2 examination within 2026, with the objective of becoming an Associate Member.