At FDR, we pride ourselves on being an independent, family-owned Dutch maritime broker who truly understands the shipping industry’s ins and outs. With our extensive knowledge and expertise, we can create insurance solutions tailored to your specific needs. Our dedicated team, with over 100 years of combined experience and specialised skills, is available 24/7 to provide unwavering support.
About us
We are here to help
We offer you more than just insurance services. Our commitment extends beyond that – we act as an extension of your team, managing all aspects of risk management. With our direct connections to major global maritime insurance markets, we enhance the speed and efficiency of insurance operations, ensuring fast quotes, seamless policy issuance, and prompt claims resolution for our customers. Our philosophy centres around building strong and collaborative relationships with our clients, and we are fully devoted to your success.
Guiding principles
The guiding principles of FDR serve as the driving force behind our customer-centric approach, fuelling our dedication to your success. It is deeply ingrained within our company culture, shaping every aspect of our operations. Even our name – FDR – embodies the core value we offer our customers: resilient financial stability, thorough due diligence, and comprehensive risk management.
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Our Team
Stefan Goedvolk is FDR’s CEO. Stefan gained most of his professional experience in the maritime, trading and transport industry. Understanding the challenges customers can face within these industries, Stefan wanted to offer risk management solutions that genuinely spoke to a customer’s risk management needs. His vision for FDR is to establish relationships based on transparency, customer-centricity, and trust so that we can help answer your needs with our bespoke solutions. Do not hesitate to contact Stefan to understand what FDR could offer you.
Building upon 30 years of experience in the maritime industry, Bas Noorman is a shipping professional with a lot of know-how about the complex and specialised maritime sector. Having a customer-centric approach, Bas strongly focuses on building long-term partnerships. He specialises in risk management solutions for maritime liabilities, logistical liabilities and cargo (dry, break bulk, projects, perishable and frozen cargo). Please do not hesitate to contact Bas if you would like to discuss how he could help answer your risk mitigation questions about marine liability, logistics and cargo.
With almost 30 years of experience in shipping and as broker in maritime insurance, Marcel Krol is a seasoned maritime professional who understands the industry's unpredictable nature and energies. Having worked and lived in leading maritime regions such as Northern Europe, Singapore and the United States, Marcel brings a unique global perspective to his expertise. He specializes in risk management solutions for and in the maritime industry. His insights can provide you with the necessary assurance. Please contact him to assist you with your question.
Philemon van der Bom, an experienced insurance consultant and broker with 20+ years of expertise, brings a unique blend of entrepreneurial background and industry knowledge. With a meticulous approach, he tailors policies to match clients' specific needs across various insurance types. Contact Philemon today for expert advice and personalized coverage that meets your insurance needs with precision and care.
Meet Hind Salmane; with over 12 years of experience in the insurance industry, Hind has established herself as a seasoned professional and an expert in her field. For over a decade, Hind worked as a Commercial Insurance Officer, where she gained valuable experience managing client relationships, assessing risks, and developing solutions tailored to clients' unique needs. At FDR, Hind will manage accounts and ensure our clients receive the highest quality service. If you're looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable insurance professional to work your account, look no further than Hind at FDR. Get in touch today to learn more about our services and how we can help you protect what matters most!
Kars Hoving is an integral part of FDR, holding the position of Digital Strategist. Drawing upon his experience in the maritime industry, transport, and trading, Kars excels in optimising our digital marketing processes. With a keen entrepreneurial mindset, he skilfully tailors digital experiences to meet our customers' needs effortlessly. With Kars’ expertise, customers can effortlessly find the precise FDR risk management solution they seek with just a single click.
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