“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.
Anna – Maria Kritikou
Highly organized Office Administrator working in the marine brokerage and insurance consultancy sector, currently supporting operations at Vilmar International S.A. in Piraeus.
Main responsibilities include managing administrative workflows, drafting formal documentation, and handling all incoming communications with precision and professionalism.
Currently holding a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Coventry University and working towards an LLM in Marine Law and Ship Management to further develop legal and industry-specific expertise.
Christina Perdikari
Recent graduate in Management and Economics in the Shipping Industry with hands-on experience at marine insurance brokerage.
Multilingual (Spanish, English, Greek, Arabic) with strong communication and negotiation skills.
Currently working as an Intermediary Broker’s Assistant, supporting marine insurance operations through client negotiations, invoice drafting, administrative coordination, and in charge of pre-cautionary cargo surveys. Detail-oriented and internationally minded, with a solid understanding of shipping economics and risk management in maritime logistics.