MEET
THE TEAM
Our talented specialist team of brokers, technicians, claims handlers and account managers combines innovation and experience to deliver consistent quality services.
Alex attended university in the UK and USA and continued his studies at business school in the USA. Alex started his career at Citibank in New York where he endured their renowned officer credit course, followed by a period at WCG (World Corporate Group). Having set his sights on marine insurance, Alex joined Frank B Hall (now part of Aon) in New York and at their London office (then called Leslie & Godwin). In 1987 he moved to Seascope in a senior capacity becoming Chairman in 2005.
Alex Voyvodas, Chairman
Nick started at Wigham Poland in 1985 in the Greek broking department and remained after its merger with Sedgwick until 1987. Later that year he joined Martens Horner, continuing after their merger with C E Heath (later Heath Group) until 2001. From 2001 until 2002 Nick worked at Alexander Forbes as a broker producing Greek business and joined Seascope in 2003.
Nick Embiricos
+44 (0) 7747 010786
Started in Colburn French & Kneen in 1984 as a hull technician, with the JLT transition he moved to broking and head of Hull and Yachts department. A Hull Marine & War/LOH broker, specialising in complex Hull and Liability insurance/reinsurance coverages. Mediterranean fleets, Ship Recycling Hull/P&I, COFR Guaranty and Marine Cyber are Richard's forte.
Richard Jordan
+44 (0) 7516 507889
Andreas at Lloyds in 1985 with the Lead Marine syndicate Tysers. In 2020 he joined Seascope moving from Colburn French & Kneen/Jardine Lloyd Thompson, where he was a Senior Partner and Head of Marine Broking. Andreas’ broking career has had a long term focus on Greek shipping, amoungst other regions.
Andreas Liasis
+44 (0) 7516 503232
John joined the Graduate Training Scheme at Jardine Lloyd Thompson in 2009 and had been promoted to a Partner when he left in 2020 to join Seascope. He places H&M, P&I, liabilities and other ancillary marine interests for Clients based in the Europe, the Middle East and India. John has a degree in History and Politics from the University of Exeter and a Graduate Diploma in Law from BPP University Law School. He is a Chartered Insurance Broker (ACII).
John Kirkpatrick
+44 (0) 7516 508280
Eleanor joined Seascope in 2017 soon after completing her degree in Modern Languages at the University of Manchester. She is an active presence in Lloyd’s and the London Company Market handling much of the day to day broking across Seascope’s Hull, War, K&R and Marine Liabilities portfolio for many of our clients.
Eleanor Pearson-Gee
+44 (0) 7515 161034
Mike returned from working on Superyachts to utilise his experiences by securing a degree in Bsc (Hons) Maritime Business and Law from Southampton Solent. He started his career at Brit Insurance as a Claims Adjuster (syndicate 2987) primarily handling the Yacht and H&M business for over 3 years. Mike joined Seascope in Feb 2021 as a Claims Broker/Technician and is Certified CII. Mike has now expanded his role to include supporting the placing side.
Mike Riley
+44 (0) 7935 008987
CLAIMS
Dean has over 30 years of experience in the Insurance industry. He started his career as Marine Claims broker for Bradstock Blunt and Crawley in 1987 and moved quickly onto placing. Dean has held many roles including nine years as an Independent Loss Adjuster, Senior Claims Adjuster for Canopius syndicate 4444 and most recently as Senior Marine Claims Adjuster at Tokio Marine Kiln syndicate 510. Dean joined Seascope in November 2018 as Claims Divisional Director/Broker. Dean is Certified CII.
Dean Gardiner
+44 (0) 7341 478302
Alexander Greene
+44 (0) 7341 478303
Robert started in the London Marine market at Hobb Savill in 1979, as a claims broker, and subsequently spent 8 years as an Average Adjuster and 4 years working for Underwriters as a claims adjuster.
Robert returned to broking 1995 and held the position of Head of Claims at SBJ/Willis/ JLT/MARSH. Robert then joined Seascope in 2020.
Robert Whaley
+44 (0) 7514 497082
Anthony joined Seascope in August 2024 and works as a Claims Broker, predominantly for Greek clients. Prior to working at Seascope, Anthony had a four-year long career in the legal profession, working as a lawyer specialising in venture capital and corporate law. He is a Certificate member of the Chartered Insurance Institute (Cert CII - London Market) and is also an Associate of the Association of Average Adjusters.
Anthony Kydoniefs
+44 (0) 7821 668460
Paul began his insurance career with Colburn, French & Kneen in 1989 working in the Marine Hull department. He joined Seascope in 1997 and having gained worthwhile experience in the Hull department, he took the opportunity to further his career in 2000 by joining the P&I team. Paul also deals with the day to day handling of COFR/COFR Guaranty business in the USA Technical.
Paul West
+44 (0) 7985 771418
OPERATIONS
David Stratton
+44 (0) 7779 953984
Tony began his insurance career in Seascope’s reinsurance department in 1978 after graduating from the University of St Andrews. Moving within the company to gain experience in Hull and Energy broking he then spent a period in the marine departments of Besso and Fenchurch before rejoining Seascope in 1987.
Tony Flanaghan
+44 (0) 7899 981699
Joe began his Marine Insurance career in 2012 when he joined the Marine Claims team at JLT. After two years working in the Claims team he then transferred to the placing department at JLT where he spent 8 years working in the Marine Special Risks Team. In June 2022, Joe joined Seascope where he is responsible for the placing and servicing of Hull and Machinery Insurances, War Risks Insurances and also other ancillary Marine interests on a day-to-day basis.
Joseph Bugeja
+44 (0) 7928 668962
Ollie graduated from Cardiff University in 2018 with a degree in Economics. Following university, he had a stint working aboard a superyacht before returning to the UK to work for the NHS during the pandemic. He then joined Seascope in 2023 where he forms an integral part of the account handling team, supporting the placing side on several important accounts.
Oliver Lauste
+44 (0) 7701 223501
Matthew King
+44 (0) 7999 109008
Lily joined Seascope in September 2024 following a 7-year career as a secondary school teacher and completion of a French & Spanish degree at the University of Bristol. This is her first role in the Insurance industry where she supports both the placing side and the account handling team. She is currently completing the CII Certificate.
Lily Hart Dyke
+44 (0) 7821 668523
Constantine joined Seascope in February 2025 following the completion of his International Relations degree at the University of Leeds and an internship at Latsco where he where he gained experience working in the insurance department. He works alongside the account handling team, assisting with various tasks and client support. He is also currently completing the CII Certificate.
Constantine Haidemenos
+44 (0) 7701 223911
Lucy Hewitt
CLOSINGS
Adam Kedge
+44 (0) 7779 953984
Caroline started her insurance career with Seascope in 2008 after completing a MSc degree in Marine Biology at the University of Essex
She started in the Closings Department doing all aspects of the London Market Bureau submissions. She then moved into the technical side of Insurance Placing looking after all aspects of the War placements, before moving back to take over as Manager of the Closings Department in 2020.
Caroline North
+44 (0) 7930 500278
Michelle started her insurance career in 2005 after graduating from Teesside University. Michelle began in the Cargo and P&I team at Marsh as a technician before moving across to Marine and Liability, also covering some Energy and Offshore Contractors work. Michelle joined Seascope in 2021 after 16 years at Marsh and works as a technician in the Closings Team
Michelle Green
+44 (0) 7468 486541
ACCOUNTS
Ravi Purohit
+44 (0) 7732 296637
Rebecca White
+44 (0) 7596 327126
Sabina joined Seascope in 2020 after 16 years of previous experience within the London market. She is Head of IBA/Insurance accountant and successfully manages credit control and the accounts department, ensuring smooth running of the department on a day-to-day basis overseeing all accounting functions for both premium and claims. Sabina is the key interface with other departments (technical, claims, closings and brokers), being the first point of contact for query resolution or guidance ensuring the best outcome in the interest of our Clients/Underwriters.
Sabina Chhadat
+44 (0) 7547 403065
Faye Groves
+44 (0) 7821 666340
