Ilias Tsakiris

Ilias Tsakiris has been leading Hellenic Hull Management Ltd since 2005 and serves as the General Manager of the American Club, Europe, a role he has held since 2016. With 30 years of experience in marine insurance, he is a graduate of the Hydra Merchant Marine Academy and Liverpool John Moores University. He began his career as an apprentice Deck Officer before moving ashore as an average adjuster in London.
Since joining Hellenic Hull Management in 1995, Mr. Tsakiris has driven the company’s transformation from a local insurer to a global leader. In co-operation with American P&I Club, he established the American Hellenic Hull Insurance Co Ltd in Cyprus and forged the strategic partnership with SiriusPoint, an A-rated global underwriter of insurance and reinsurance services. He also serves in key roles, such as a Council Member of the International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) and Chair of the Ocean Hull Committee.
Under his leadership, Hellenic Hull continues to thrive on innovation, resilience, and a proactive, client-centered approach. The company has navigated complex global challenges and aligns with sustainability initiatives like the UNEPFI Principles for Sustainable Insurance and the Poseidon Principles for Marine Insurance. In addition, Hellenic Hull is investing in digital transformation and AI through partnerships with Diastasys and Concirrus.
Mr. Tsakiris is also a visiting lecturer and MoU signee academic institutions such as the World Maritime University, the University of Piraeus, and the University of Aegean, and he regularly contributes to leading international maritime publications.