About Astaara
Astaara is a specialist maritime-focused cyber insurance business. We provide cyber advisory and underwriting services to shipowners, ports, terminals and offshore operators.
Our leadership team has decades of accumulated experience across cyber security, maritime operations and insurance, helping organisations better understand, manage and insure cyber risk.
We work closely with clients to strengthen their resilience, support their informed decision-making and deliver them greater confidence around operational and financial risk exposure.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
We are experienced maritime and cyber professionals focused on development and delivery of practical risk management solutions.
Robert DoreyCEO25 years of experience underwriting, managing and leading within marine energy and speciality lines of business.
James CooperManaging Director20 years in the London insurance markets, as a broker of Political Risks and Trade Credit, and moving into strategy and underwriting management within the Lloyd’s market.
William EgertonChief Cyber Officer25 years of cyber experience, initially within Government and then as a strategy consultant within private practice. A recognised talent of excellence within the cyber industry.
Phil PonsfordDeputy Chief Cyber OfficerPhilip is a former naval captain who worked at the forefront of the development of information security strategy for the Royal Navy, writing the service’s first cyber guidance.
He spent 30 years in senior roles at sea and ashore, and also worked for three years at the centre of UK cross‐government maritime security, as deputy director of the National Maritime Information Centre (NMIC).
Philip brings an experienced mariner’s eye to every aspect of Astaara’s work
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OUR VALUES
Integrity – is at the heart of what we do. We believe in being honest and fair. We always strive to do the right thing within our company and for our clients.
Adventure – life is an adventure. We do not believe in starting any adventure unless it is worth our or your time. There are risks in any adventure, but we believe in taking those risks so that you can enjoy the journey.
Unity – we work collaboratively. We do not believe in division. We share ideas and welcome feedback across the company.
Positivity – we start each day as we mean to go on. Positively. As a team, we seek to encourage each other daily. We treat each other as humans. We believe in enabling people to do the best work that they possibly can.
Security – not only do we strive to make the maritime world a safer place, but we believe in ensuring our company is a safe place to work. The wellbeing of our staff is paramount. We want you to feel that security as our client.
Enablement – we are always learning. We seek new knowledge to consistently improve how we work with each other and with you. We are open to challenges to see what can be achieved amongst ourselves and for our clients.
A dedicated suite of maritime risk management & underwriting services.
A dedicated suite of maritime risk management & underwriting services. Offering unrivalled levels of experience and expertise, Astaara are leading the way in guiding businesses through the complexities of cyber.
Astaara Underwriting UK Limited is an appointed representative of Davies MGA Services Limited, a company authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under firm reference number 597301 to carry on insurance distribution activities. Astaara Underwriting UK Limited is registered in England and Wales company number 12570450. Registered office at 5th Floor 20 Gracechurch Street, London, United Kingdom, EC3V 0BG.
