Searock Marine Insurance Brokers

12/10/2026

The risk map is moving. Marine insurance needs to move with it.

In her latest article for AllAboutShipping, Searock Marine Insurance Brokers’ Founding Partner & CEO Maria Mavroudi explores how geopolitical risk, changing trade routes and War Risks are reshaping marine insurance — and why understanding the business behind the risk matters more than ever.

Thank you to John Faraclas and Anny Zade for publishing and sharing our perspective.

🔗 Read the full article: https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2026/10/12/when-the-risk-map-keeps-moving-why-marine-insurance-needs-more-than-a-broker/

by Maria Mavroudi* The risk map of global shipping is being redrawn in real time. Geopolitical tensions can alter trading routes overnight, sanctions can transform previously routine voyages into complex exposures, and risks that once appeared exceptional are increasingly becoming part of everyday o...

31/07/2026

We are pleased to share the latest article by our Founder & CEO, Maria Mavroudi, published in AllAboutShipping:

Marine War Risks: When the Map No Longer Tells the Whole Story

The article explores how today's rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape is reshaping marine war risks and why a dynamic approach to risk assessment has become more important than ever.

Read the full article here: https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2026/07/30/marine-war-risks-when-the-map-no-longer-tells-the-whole-story

If you would like to discuss how these developments may affect your fleet, get in touch with the Searock Marine Insurance Brokers team. We would be pleased to assist with tailored marine insurance and risk management solutions.

By Maria Mavroudi* On 29 July 2026, the Joint War Committee (JWC) published the latest edition of the Joint War Listed Areas (JWLA-034), replacing JWLA-033 and triggering the customary 72-hour notice period under London market War Risks policies. Although the latest amendments are relatively limited...

12/04/2026

Καλό Πάσχα από την ομάδα της Searock Marine Insurance Brokers! ✨⚓

Με την ευκαιρία του Πάσχα, ευχόμαστε υγεία, ασφάλεια και ούριους ανέμους σε κάθε μας πορεία.

Είθε το φως της Ανάστασης να φέρει αισιοδοξία, δύναμη και νέες προοπτικές, τόσο στη θάλασσα όσο και στην καθημερινότητά μας.

Καλή Ανάσταση & Καλό Πάσχα! 🕊️

18/03/2026

Σήμερα, η Maria Mavroudi, Founding Partner της Searock Marine Insurance Brokers συζήτησε με τον έγκριτο δημοσιογραφο Antonis Karagiannakis στην εκπομπή «ΚΑΛΕΣ ΘΑΛΑΣΣΕΣ» από τη ΦΩΝΗ ΤΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΑΣ για τους ασφαλιστικους κινδυνους και τις συνέπειες του πολέμου στον Κόλπο στην Ναυτιλία.

Η Μαρία εξήγησε με τον δικό της τρόπο τι συμβαίνει με τις ασφάλειες αυτή την περίοδο στην εμπόλεμη περιοχή του Περσικού Κόλπου, εάν μπορεί ένα πλοίο να μείνει ουσιαστικά ανασφάλιστο σήμερα στα Στενά του Ορμούζ; Τελικά, ποιος πληρώνει τον λογαριασμό και τι καλύπτει πραγματικά η ασφάλεια πολέμου;

Η Ναυτιλία συνεχίζει να εξελίσσεται σε ένα περιβάλλον αυξημένης αβεβαιότητας, όπου η σωστή ασφαλιστική στρατηγική είναι πιο σημαντική από ποτέ.

Ευχαριστούμε θερμά για την πρόσκληση και τη φιλοξενία.

🎧 Ακούστε την ηχογραφημένη εκπομπή εδώ:

Η ναυτιλιακή ασφαλίστρια και ιδρύτρια της Searock Marine Insurance Brokers, Μαρία Μαυρουδή με καταγωγή από την Αστυπάλαια είναι στο τιμόνι της εκπομπής «ΚΑΛΕΣ ΘΑΛΑΣΣΕΣ» από τη ΦΩ...

04/03/2026

When geopolitics escalates, marine insurance responds.

The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical shipping chokepoints, reminds us how quickly regional tensions can become insurance events—impacting war risk premiums, trading routes and vessel operations.

A timely analysis on the intersection of geopolitics and maritime risk by Maria Mavroudi , Founding Partner of Searock Marine Insurance Brokers on AllAboutShipping .

Read more:

By Maria Mavroudi, Founding Partner, Searock Marine Insurance Brokers The latest escalation in the Middle East following US and Israeli strikes on Iran has once again demonstrated how rapidly geopolitical tension can transform into an operational and insurance crisis. Iranian naval warnings prohibit...

28/02/2026

⚠️ Broker Advisory | Escalating War Risk – Strait of Hormuz & Red Sea

Following recent developments, including advisories from The Swedish Club and confirmed security updates, war risk exposure has escalated sharply across the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian waters and the Red Sea.

Key developments include:

➡️ Warnings broadcast by Iranian naval forces declaring the Strait of Hormuz closed.

➡️ Reports of missile and drone attack resumption against Red Sea shipping.

➡️ Increased military presence and monitoring of commercial vessels.

Owners and operators are strongly advised to engage immediately with their war risks insurers to confirm cover, terms and voyage implications.

📩 Our team at Searock Marine Insurance Brokers remain available for urgent support.

This alert should be read together with the earlier communication “Member Alert – Iran and Regional Security Situation”.

27/01/2026

⚓️🌊 Our traditional pitta cutting took place today at Searock Marine Insurance Brokers, bringing the team together to welcome the new year.

Just like every successful voyage, the year ahead calls for strong bonds, clear direction, and trust in one another.

We’re grateful for our people, our partners, and the maritime community we proudly serve. Here’s to calm seas, safe ships, and many milestones ahead! ✨

14/01/2026

⚠️ Black Sea War Risk Update ⚠️
War risk insurance costs for vessels trading in the Black Sea have risen sharply following recent attacks.

At Searock Marine Insurance Brokers, we are actively supporting owners and operators as rates exceed 1% and underwriting timelines tighten.

📌 Early engagement with Searock is key.
Read more in our latest market update on AllAboutShipping .

by Maria Mavroudi* War risk insurance premiums for vessels trading in the Black Sea have increased significantly following a series of recent attacks on commercial shipping, prompting a rapid reassessment of risk by the insurance market. Based on our experience, war risk rates for Black Sea port cal...

23/12/2025

🎄✨ Season’s Greetings from Searock Marine Insurance Brokers ✨🎄

As we approach the end of the year, we would like to thank our clients, business partners and associates for their trust and collaboration throughout 2025.

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful Christmas and a New Year filled with health, calm seas and continued success.

Warmest wishes,
The Searock Marine Team.

06/12/2025

⛴️ With Black Sea war risk rates surging, many operators are asking: how do we stay covered without inflating costs?

At Searock Marine Insurance Brokers, we specialise in securing competitive war-risk terms, even in volatile markets. Our close relationship with underwriters and real-time market monitoring mean our clients get protection, pricing power, and peace of mind — exactly when they need it most.

⚓️Let us help you navigate the increasing risk landscape.

💡Full article on AllAboutShipping :
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/12/05/black-sea-insurance-rates-soar-as-conflict-escalates/

Optimized by JPEGmini 3.13.3.8 0xea5c78fc by Maria Mavroudi, founding partner of Searock Marine Insurance Brokers War risk premiums for vessels operating in the Black Sea have surged dramatically, reflecting a sharp rise in maritime incidents and a growing sense of uncertainty in one of the world’...