Amphitrite Underwriting Limited

Amphitrite are recruiting + Operations Analyst Ready to embrace the challenge of the seas and make an impact? Join one of the fastest growing companies in the specialist marine market and take your career to the next level. Are you looking to take your career to the next level in Operations? Amphitrite Underwriting, a leader in niche marine insurance, is looking for a skilled Operations Analyst to be part of the team. The role is focused on delivering operational excellence and innovation.   Why Amphitrite? We are a market pioneer and leader in underwriting niche marine insurance We have an expert led, high performance team and strong growth trajectory We are driving innovation and operational excellence with advanced tools   Your Role: Directly support the Head of Operations in designing and executing the Target Operating Model (TOM) Develop and manage tools and systems for efficient workflows and to enable profitable underwriting growth Deliver process improvements, automations, enhanced MI and data integrity   Who We Need: Proactive, driven, detail-oriented, with excellent communication and execution skills Insurance industry experience within underwriting operations Strong project management and business analysis skills Process optimisation and a continuous improvement mindset   Join Us Apply now and help us shape the future of niche marine underwriting. Please contact Liz Jones @ L.Jones@amphitrite.insurance with your CV and to find out more about this role.   #OperationsAnalyst #InsuranceJobs #CareerGrowth #JoinOurTeam #AmphitriteUnderwriting #TechForward #OperationalExcellence

Word of the Week is our regular feature on some of the more obscure terms you might encounter in the world of shipping and marine insurance. This week’s entry: MONKEY ISLAND This is a sort of deck located just above the bridge, at the highest accessible point of the ship. It’s sometimes referred to as a flying bridge, and was formerly used by sailors for solar and stellar observations. It houses a magnetic compass, as well as driving units such as VDR capsule, antennae and scanners, weather vane and communication whistle. #amphitrite #embracethechallenge

Amphitrite Word of the Week As sector specialists, the Amphitrite team are well-versed in the language of our industry. But while most people know the difference between port and starboard, some marine terms are a little more obscure.    Word of the Week is our attempt to expand your seafaring vocabulary. If you’d like to progress from Able Seaman to Admiral, this is essential reading.  As you’d expect, we’ll start with an A…   AVERAGE A common and longstanding marine insurance term. Meaning ‘damage sustained at sea’, it is believed to have been coined in the early 16th century. An average adjuster is someone who assesses an insurable loss. Marine damage is defined either as ‘particular average’ (borne by the owner of the damaged property) or general average, whereby the owner is permitted to claim a proportional contribution from all the parties to the marine venture. #amphitrite #embracethechallenge

London, 18th June 2024: Amphitrite Underwriting London (“Amphitrite”), the specialist marine MGA, today announced the appointment of Scott Sykes as Head of its newly formed Cargo Division, based in their London office.  Scott has more than 35 years’ experience in Lloyd’s and international markets. He has spent the last 14 years in Singapore where he was most recently running Argenta Underwriting Pte Ltd at Lloyd’s Asia. Married with two children, Scott is also an expert martial arts practitioner, teaches Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in which he holds a black belt. Amphitrite has secured cargo capacity from Lloyd’s.   Welcoming Scott to the team, Amphitrite CEO Konstantinos Tampakakis said: “This is a pivotal moment for us as we expand our specialist marine offering to include cargo business. Scott is a prominent figure in the cargo market and another high calibre addition to our team – his extensive experience and unique profile make him the perfect leader to drive the growth and success of our newly formed cargo division. I am extremely excited about the prospects for our new business and I am confident that we will further expand our exceptional service to brokers and clients within the cargo market. We all extend a very warm welcome to Scott as he embarks on this journey with us.” #amphitrite #embracethechallenge

Since its return from Covid, the Posidonia Shipping Exhibition has reflected the wider market, going from strength to strength. However, this growth is threatened by a variety of global challenges. Amphitrite’s co-founders, Konstantinos Tampakakis and Dan Boutcher, are both in Athens, meeting clients and brokers and discussing some of these live issues. “Greece remains the centre of the global shipping market and Posidonia remains an important event,” remarked Tampakakis. “It’s the eighth time I have attended and I never fail to come back with some new insights and perspectives.”   Can’t make it to Athens yourself? Follow us here or at https://lnkd.in/efCq9Qkt for our take on the industry's opportunities and challenges.  #amphitrite #embracethechallenge

Benjamin Jones and I had the pleasure of hosting Amphitrite’s 5th Annual Golf Day last Thursday at Royal Blackheath Golf Club. The tee times were earlier than usual this year, which had us slightly concerned that we may have a few absentees for the 7:45am breakfast. Despite receiving a few panicked voicemails and WhatsApp messages that morning, everyone managed to make their tee time. The start was obviously early enough to get the usual suspects (the Essex contingent!) over the Dartford bridge before rush hour….   So, from 8:30am, 27 marine hull and war brokers set out at the historic venue in pursuit of becoming the 2024 Amphitrite Challenge Cup Champion. We’ve been very fortunate with the weather for all 4 previous tournaments and despite a gloomy looking Southeast London sky early on, it didn’t take long for the sun to come out and lift the spirits and in turn the bar tab. With scorecards in the Pro Shop for inspection, it was time to sit down to a light lunch and a beverage or two to discuss what could have been. “If only I hadn’t blobbed the last”, “it’s these new clubs”, “I shouldn’t have had that lesson” and all manner of variations could be heard coming from the patio. Then the results were delivered and the prize giving ensued. The longest drive award was won by Jack Farley at Lockton, who apparently hit a 320 yarder down the Par 5 13th . Nearest to the pin was won by Alexander Howard-Smith of Miller who stuck it to “approximately” 3 feet on the Par 3 8th. Chris S. of Amwins came 🥉 3rd in the main competition with a very respectable 36 points. 🥈 2nd  place was awarded to past champion Patrick Jordan, also of Amwins with 37 points and 🥇 1st place went to debutant Ben Sugarman of Cambiaso Risso with 40 points. As 2024 champion Ben will automatically be invited back in 2025 however the Amphitrite Handicap Committee will be very interested in what he plays off…… Well done to all the winners, especially Ben Sugarman and thank you to all our broking friends that attended and made the day truly memorable. From everyone at Amphitrite, thank you to: Adam Moy | Alexander Howard-Smith | Alfred Gordon | Andrew MacGregor | Ben Sugarman | Billy Bush | Chris Hales | Chris S. | Doug Lee | Gary Duck | Jack Carruthers | Jack Farley | Jack Nicholson | Jonathan Harris | Jonty Saunders | Josh Hoy | Kris Korosec | Liam Gallagher | Michael Ingham | Nick Roblin | Patrick Jordan | Stuart Lilley | Tom Barlow | Thomas Hunter Blair | Tom Summers | William Freeman | William Kinnear Finally, a special thanks to Janka J., whose organisational skills made sure that the day ran like clockwork, Royal Blackheath Golf Club for having the golf course in great nick and The Bulls Head Hotel and the Bengal Lancer Restaurant for providing the post competition drinks and dinner. Below are a few photos of the day. Until next year… - Daniel Boutcher, Chief Underwriting Officer

Happy International Women’s Day! At Amphitrite, we're proud to honour the incredible women driving our industry forward. Today, we celebrate their achievements, leadership, and resilience. We're committed to diversity and inclusion in the maritime insurance sector. Join us in championing women's empowerment and supporting their impactful contributions”. hashtag #amphitrite hashtag #embracethechallenge

Find out more about our new brand and the repositioning of Amphitrite on our 5th anniversary. Visit https://lnkd.in/eE6eVwNY #amphitrite #embracethechallenge

Last week we celebrated our fifth anniversary and the launch of our new brand with over 200 wonderful friends, colleagues and clients. Relive a great night here. #amphitrite #embracethechallenge

Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate with us last night, more to come next week. #amphitrite #embracethechallenge