Oneglobal x Navarino: Unique cyber solution for maritime customers

Oneglobal Broking, a leading innovator in specialty risk solutions, today announced the launch of ‘Distinction’, a next-generation cyber insurance solution designed specifically for current and future Navarino Group customers and its cyber risk landscapes.

The new, unparalleled offering provides shipowners, operators, logistic providers, and marine service companies with tailored protection against the rapidly evolving landscape of cyber threats impacting global maritime operations. Navarino Group customers appreciate preferential market terms and conditions (price, coverage, limits) on Distinction, following an audit that found Navarino systems and IT infrastructure best in class in terms of protection against cyber threats.

As digital transformation accelerates across the maritime sector, cyberattacks on operational technology (OT), navigation systems, cargo platforms, and critical infrastructure have become increasingly sophisticated and disruptive. ‘Distinction’ addresses these emerging risks with industry-specific pre-incident assessment, physical and non-physical coverage, proactive risk management services and rapid-response incident support.

‘Cyber risk has become one of the defining operational challenges facing the maritime industry’ said George Tsavliris, Non-Executive Chairman, Oneglobal Broking for Greece and Cyprus. ’We are bringing together deep cyber expertise and maritime insight to help organizations strengthen resilience, safeguard operations, and navigate today’s complex threat environment with confidence’.

‘Cyber resilience is no longer optional in the maritime industry. By combining our Navarino Products with bespoke cyber insurance and expert cyber incident management, we ensure that our customers are not only protected against evolving threats, but are equipped to respond, recover, and continue operating with confidence when disruptions occur’, said Dimitris Tsikopoulos, CEO Navarino.

The new solution includes:

· Comprehensive first and third-party cyber insurance coverage for physical and non-physical losses tailored to the maritime industry;

· Protection for both IT and operational technology (OT) environments;

· Incident response and recovery support available 24/7;

· Access to cyber risk assessments, quantitative modelling and preventive security services;

· Coverage designed to align with evolving maritime cybersecurity regulations and best practices;

· Market leading insurance terms and conditions for customers using Navarino Group digital plaftorms. IT and Cybersecurity Services;

The launch comes at a critical time for the global maritime sector, as increased connectivity, automation, and digitalization exposes vessels, port operations and offices to greater cyber vulnerability. Industry regulators and international bodies have also intensified focus on cyber security and preparedness and compliance.

‘Maritime organizations need more than generic cyber insurance’, added Manos Sofronis, CEO, Oneglobal Broking for Greece and Cyprus. ‘They need a solution built around the realities of maritime operations – from office and fleet management operations to port logistics ‘Distinction’ was created to meet those exact needs’.

Oneglobal Broking developed the solution in collaboration with cybersecurity specialists, notably Peter Hacker, marine risk experts and cyber insurance stakeholders out of Lloyds and the Navarino Group to ensure comprehensive protection that reflects the unique operational and regulatory challenges of maritime businesses worldwide.

‘Maritime resilience starts with a powerful combination: cybersecurity to withstand cyber threats and cyber insurance to recover when they strike’, added Peter Hacker, a globally renowned Expert in Cybersecurity, Cybercrime and Risk Management.

‘Distinction’ is now available globally via Oneglobal Broking, its distribution partners, brokers and direct channels.

To learn more about ‘Distinction’ contact: [\[email protected\]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection)

About Navarino Group

Navarino is a leading global provider of critical technology and connectivity solutions for the maritime industry. Serving over 650 shipping companies and 13,000 vessels worldwide, Navarino operates from 15 strategic hubs, including UK, Greece, USA, Japan, Cyprus, Germany, Norway, UAE, Singapore and Hong Kong. With the most comprehensive suite of solutions on the market, Navarino empowers shipping companies to stay connected, secure, and efficient at sea.

Key aspects of the company’s operations include among others:

· Digital Plaftorms: Navarino is the developer of Infinity, a highly deployed, Linux-based bandwidth optimization and smart-box system installed on thousands of vessels globally.

· Cybersecurity & IT: The group offers Angel, a managed cybersecurity plaftorm built for enterprise-grade defense at sea, and Quazar, an IT-as-a-service infrastructure program.