Commodities

With over 30 years of experience in risk management across global markets, Bhoovarahan Desikan – known to many as Bhoova - is a seasoned expert in structuring insurance solutions for the complex world of commodity trading and shipping. His career includes insurance leadership roles at major firms Noble Group, Adnoc Global Trading, and Univan where he managed the insurance and risk portfolios. Bhoova also worked for a period with Marsh Hong Kong. His remit with the Orion Group is expanding the Marine, Cargo, Trade Credit, and Financial Lines book. Bhoova is an Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute (ACII) and Associate in Risk Management (ARM) and Fellow of Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers.

Ganeshan has recently joined the Orion Group office in Dubai. He is a seasoned commodity and trade credit insurance professional with a strong international insurance background working in house with various trader companies and as an underwriter with insurers in India and UAE. His insurance experience across credit, cargo, political and transport risks in the MENA, East Africa and India regions is a major asset to the Orion team.

Ian recently joined Orion to the newly appointed position as Claims Manager. After 14 years at sea—culminating as Chief Engineer—Ian spent the next 30 years in senior positions across the Middle East including as a Lloyd's Register Surveyor, Ship Manager, and senior marine H&M and P&I surveyor roles. He has extensive insurance-related experience, including H&M and P&I damage and warranty surveys. His specialist work includes JH 143 shipyard audits for new and existing vessels, Port and Terminal Risk Management, towage and voyage approvals, MWS approvals, and General Average surveyor assignments. Ian has worked across Europe, Africa, and the Middle and Far East, attending vessels, shipyards, and ports on behalf of underwriters and owners. He is a Fellow of the Society of Consulting Marine Engineers and Ship Surveyors.

David's 40 year extensive experience in the marine industry, provides him with a unique perspective on the challenges and risks faced by clients. Now as a senior broker within the Orion Insurance Group, David specializes in the Yacht, Shipping, Bunker and Commodity trader sector, forging his business focused understanding of the industry dynamics with tailored insurance solutions that meet each client's specific requirements.