On 1 August, Dorothea Ioannou will be stepping up to the role of CEO of the Shipowners Claim Bureau, managers of the American P&I Club and in this In Conversation episode of the Maritime Podcast she talks about taking up the helm and the state of P&I market.Dorothea, current Deputy COO of the American P&I Club, talks to Emma Howell, Director of Media for Seatrade Maritime, about becoming the first woman to head a P&I club and diversity in the sector.She discusses her plans for when she steps into the new role and how the club handled business during the pandemic. Dorothea also gives her views on consolidation in the P&I sector and the growth in large and more frequent claims.If you do like the show, make sure to subscribe and follow The Maritime Podcast. Feel free also to recommend the show to a friend or colleague that you think would enjoy it.  For all the news on the shipping and maritime industries make sure you check out Seatrade Maritime News.Sign up to our newsletters to receive all the latest headlines direct to you inbox - sign-up hereTo learn more about sponsorships and digital marketing opportunities, click here.