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German Superyacht Maker Lürssen Hit by Ransomware Cyber Attack

German shipbuilder Lürssen, which makes military vessels as well as luxury yachts, has become the target of a ransomware cyberattack. The Bremen-based company was attacked over the Easter holiday period, company spokesman Oliver Grün said Tuesday. “In coordination with internal …

Howden Broking Buys Independent Superyacht Broker Sturge Taylor

Howden Broking announced that it has acquired independent superyacht insurance broker Sturge Taylor & Associates (STA Group). STA Group will become part of Howden and will operate under the new trading name Howden Sturge. This acquisition further underlines Howden’s drive …

Superyacht Specialist Yachtpod to Underwrite on Castel’s MGA Platform

Yachtpod Risk Partners has launched as an underwriting cell on the Castel Underwriting Agencies Ltd.’s MGA formation platform to offer dedicated superyacht insurance on a worldwide basis. Yachtpod specializes in providing a “one-stop” shop for superyacht owners, captains and managers …