The Swedish Club is proud to celebrate the 45th anniversary of its Greek office, marking nearly half a century of continuous service to the world’s most influential shipowning community.
Established in Piraeus in 1980, the office has grown alongside Greek shipping, supporting members through market cycles, regulatory change, and evolving risk. What remains constant is a model built for Greece: Hull & Machinery, P&I, claims handling and underwriting expertise delivered locally, in close partnership with members, brokers and stakeholders.
“Forty-five years on, our purpose in Greece is unchanged: be present, be practical and be fast,” said Ludvig Nyhlén, Area Manager, Greece, The Swedish Club. “What sets this office apart is that we make decisions here. Members have direct access to H&M, P&I, claims and underwriting under one roof, in their time zone and in their market. That local capability, combined with the strength of the global Club has earned trust over decades.”
Ludvig Nyhlén, Area Manager, Greece, The Swedish Club
Greek shipping has transformed from a traditional, family-run sector into a diversified global industry operating across every vessel segment. Throughout this evolution, the Club has adapted its support: reinforcing local claims and underwriting capacity; expanding loss prevention services; and bringing data-led tools to members while maintaining the personal relationships and responsiveness that define the Athens office.
“The Greek market moves quickly and values relationships,” said Thomas Nordberg, Managing Director, The Swedish Club. “Our Athens team reflects that culture. They pair deep local insight with the Club’s international standards and resources, so members get the best of both worlds, local agility and global strength.”
The anniversary also highlights the office’s role in promoting safer operations through practical loss prevention training, monthly safety scenarios, emergency response exercises, and guidance on emerging risks such as alternative fuels, sanctions compliance and cyber security. The Club’s recent wellbeing initiatives, including Check Your Pulse and family support resources, underline an approach to risk that starts with people and culture on board.
Looking ahead, the Athens office will continue to invest in capabilities that matter most to Greek owners and managers: rapid claims decision-making; technical and legal expertise close at hand; and data-driven insight that turns experience into prevention. The focus is on helping members navigate a more complex world, whether driven by regulation, geopolitics or technology, and without losing the speed and clarity that Greek clients expect.
The Swedish Club celebrates the 45th anniversary of its Greek office with staff and members
“We’re proud of what’s been built here by our team, our members, our brokers and partners,” added Ludvig. “This anniversary belongs to the community that has supported us for 45 years. Our ambition for the next decade is simple: stay close to our members, keep strengthening our local service, and keep earning trust, case by case, day by day.”
The Swedish Club will mark the anniversary in Athens, bringing together members, brokers, partners and colleagues to celebrate shared achievements and look to the future.
