Janus Assurance Re has announced the launch of its Marine Cyber Insurance programme, a specialized risk transfer solution designed to protect shipowners, vessel managers, charterers, terminal operators, and maritime logistics firms from the growing threat of cyberattacks. The offering addresses increasing vulnerabilities in the maritime sector as digital systems become deeply integrated into vessel operations and port infrastructure.
The launch comes amid heightened regulatory and governance pressure across the industry, with organizations required to strengthen cybersecurity frameworks in response to evolving threats. As modern ships rely heavily on interconnected operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) systems, the risk of cyber incidents disrupting critical maritime functions has risen significantly.
Janus Assurance Re’s programme is aligned with key global regulatory developments, including the International Maritime Organisation’s updated cyber risk management guidelines, the International Association of Classification Societies’ Unified Requirements UR E26 and UR E27 for cyber resilience in new vessels, and the U.S. Coast Guard’s final rule establishing baseline cybersecurity standards for the Marine Transportation System.
The insurance solution combines comprehensive first-party and third-party coverage. First-party protection includes incident response costs, business interruption, and dependent business interruption related to critical vendors. In parallel, third-party liability coverage addresses claims linked to operational disruptions, cargo handling issues, and contractual cybersecurity obligations.
The insurer has designed the programme with explicit cyber policy language and coordinated endorsements to complement traditional marine insurance structures such as hull, cargo, and liability coverage. This ensures that cyber risks are clearly defined and effectively integrated into broader risk management strategies.
Underwriting for the programme is based on the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 and the Guidelines on Cyber Security Onboard Ships. Risk assessments focus on key areas such as asset inventory management, network segmentation, remote access controls, and incident response readiness, providing a structured and comprehensive evaluation of an organization’s cyber posture.
In addition to coverage, the programme emphasizes proactive risk management through pre-loss risk engineering and rapid post-incident response coordination. These capabilities are designed to minimize operational downtime and reduce the likelihood of secondary safety incidents following a cyber event.
Constantin Poindexter of Janus Assurance Re highlighted the specialized nature of the offering, stating that the policy is tailored specifically to maritime operations rather than being a generic cyber insurance product. He emphasized that the solution aligns with regulatory expectations and addresses the unique risk scenarios that emerge when cyber incidents impact safety-critical systems and ship-to-port interfaces.
With cyber threats in maritime environments becoming more sophisticated and geopolitically influenced, Janus Assurance Re’s Marine Cyber Insurance programme represents a timely and targeted approach to safeguarding digital and operational resilience across the global shipping ecosystem.
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