ENTHUSIASTIC, CURIOUS AND RELIABLE
Our team consists of well-qualified enthusiastic experts who are always committed to the concerns of our customers. We are always curious to know which goods are to be insured next. We offer best fitting tailor-made concepts and we give guidance for our brokers and clients in the world of marine insurance.
We strive to provide our clients with the best possible insurance cover. We work hard to satisfy our customers and to maintain our high service level.
ANDRE BRINKMEIER
Andre's passion for Marine Insurance has been sparked already in the year 2003.
After having finished his studies of business administration in the south of Germany (Mannheim), Andre has been working as a Marine Cargo and Marine Liability Underwriter for several years, before he joined GFH in the year 2009.
Since 2016, Andre is the Managing Director of GFH.
MARK VOGEL
Mark started his career more than 20 years ago at Winterthur Insurance HQ in Switzerland. When he fell in love with a girl from Hamburg, he left his home country and joined GFH in the year 2012 to work as an Underwriter for Marine Cargo.
Today, Mark is the Head of the Marine Cargo Department and is still enthusiastic about the daily challenges in underwriting of global marine cargo risks.
During his lunch breaks or after work, you might find him fishing at the Elbe River in front of our office.
PETER ALBRECHT
Peter heads our finance, our HR and our administrative matters.
He has collected his expert knowledge and skills in various companies over a period of more than 25 years. Peter holds a diploma in business administration.
ECKHARD SCHEFFLER
Eckhard is - so to speak - the veteran of GFH. Initially having started his career as a freight forwarder, already in the 20th century he decided to work in the transport insurance industry.
In 2001 he chose to work with GFH. Ever since, he passionately deals with major losses submitted to him from all over the world.
He has proven to be an all-rounder and occasionally also appears as an underwriter.
YVETTE JANSSENS
Yvette is a well experienced accountant, who loves financial figures and when a puzzle gets completed. At GFH, she is also in charge for all incoming and outgoing payments.
Yvette is working for GFH since 2022. That she speaks four languages fluently, is only one of the reasons why she’s the perfect fit for GFH with its international business.
HARDY HEISE
Hardy is happy to respond to your inquiries and claim notices as well. He started to work in the insurance industry in 1998 and completed numerous educations and trainings.
In 2011 Hardy discovered his affection for Marine Cargo Insurance and since the beginning of 2019 he works for GFH with the tasks underwriting and claims handling.
With more than 20 years of experience for insurance brokers Hardy knows your needs exactly.
MARTINA BIEGANSKI
Martina joined GFH in 2023 and is responsible for the handling of Marine Cargo Claims.
With more than 20 years of experience in the shipping industry, she really knows the characteristics of international trade and what it takes to finalize Marine Cargo Claims in a fair and quick manner.
Her “hands-on attitude” is well appreciated by our international business partners, clients, and colleagues.
MARCEL BEHNKE
Marcel joined GFH in September 2025 and is responsible for underwriting in the Marine Cargo segment.
Since 2016, he has been active in the marine insurance sector, initially specializing in claims handling. This early experience provided him with a deep understanding of risks and their practical implications.
He subsequently gained valuable insight from working both for an insurance broker and a Managing General Agent, further strengthening his expertise in international insurance markets.
Today, he embraces the challenges and opportunities within the underwriting field, leveraging his claims background to develop tailored solutions for complex requirements in the global market.
ELISCA WEPENER
Elisca is originally from Cape Town, South Africa and was a practicing attorney before relocating to Hamburg in 2018.
She was introduced to the marine insurance industry shortly after her arrival, gaining valuable experience as a broker handling P&I and marine cargo insurance matters for a wide variety of clients.
She joined GFH in October 2025 and enjoys handling and assessing the different types of individual enquiries crossing her desk every day.