After completion of her studies in Commercial Operations of Shipping in London in 1987, Anna started her career in marine insurance working as a broker at Lloyd’s of London for two major insurance broking firms. In-between insurance postings Anna worked in shipowning and shipmanagement companies and in 1994, she co-founded Aphentrica Marine Insurance Brokers Ltd, where she is currently responsible for the development, placement and servicing of the company portfolio.

Anna is a member of the Board of Directors of the Cyprus Shipping Chamber where she also chairs the Marine Insurance Committee and represents the Chamber in the Marine Insurance Committee of the International Chamber of Shipping. She is a member of the Board of the Cyprus Marine Club and a member of the advisory board of the Department of Maritime Transport & Commerce of the Frederick University.

Marinos Vourgos holds a BSc. in Business Economics from the Queen Mary University of London and an MBA in Marketing from the CASS Business School. He began his career in 1990 at Mario Marini Group of Companies. Marinos moved to insurance in 1994 as a co-founder of Aphentrica Marine Insurance brokers Ltd and as director has taken responsibility of the company's marketing strategy and implementation. Current responsibilities involve business production, placement and servicing of the company portfolio.

Having graduated from Leicester University in the UK where she studied Law, Valia started her working career in 1994 as a Court advocate and thereafter as legal advisor on all areas of law until 2008 when she joined the Department of Merchant Shipping. As a team member of the Legal and EU Harmonisation Division she was responsible in the drafting of Bills and studying various public international issues emanating from the United Nations and the European Committee. She joined Aphentrica as a Claims Executive in December 2010.

Thomas is a holder of BSc in Maritime Business with Maritime Law from the University of Plymouth and an MSc in International Trade Policy from the Robert Gordon University at Aberdeen. He started his career as a Law tutor in Greece until 2001 when he moved to shipping, initially as an S&P broker and afterwards as a claims and insurance officer working for ship-owning and ship-management companies. He joined Aphentrica in 2008 and he is exclusively involved with the placing and handling of P&I business.

Maria started her career in the marine industry in 2004 whilst studying for a BSc in Maritime Studies that she graduated with Honors. She gained four years of experience in shipping working for a leading shipowning/shipmanagement company in Cyprus. She joined Aphentrica in 2008 where she is exclusively involved with Hull risks placings and account servicing.

Coming from a financial and accounting back-ground, Leigh-Ann took a keen interest in shipping and marine insurance in 2008. With 4 years in crewing and 10 years with Aphentrica she has gained significant experience in the industry and in particular in the area of War Risks and K&R insurances. She is currently involved with Hull and Liabilities placing and account servicing.

Alexandros is a holder of a law degree from the Queen Mary University of London and an LLM in Maritime Law from the City University London. In between academic years, Alexandros completed internships with Lloyd’s brokers, P&I Clubs and maritime law firms. He joined the Aphentrica team in 2021 and is currently involved in both Hull and P&I broking while also being involved in the company’s management operations.

Christos holds an LLB in Law from Lancaster University and an LLM in Maritime Law from the University of Southampton. He joined Aphentrica in 2021 having previously worked as a trainee advocate with a Cyprus based law firm. With his academic background Christοs brings an additional dynamic to Aphentrica’s claims handling team.

Andrie joined Aphentrica in 2008 having previously worked as an accountant in in the non-marine industry. At Aphentrica she oversees the accounts and financial aspects of the portfolio working closing with the broking team to ensure all insurance industry and premium requirements are met and complied with.

Gregoria started her career in the early 90s as administration and IT assistant in the hotel and IT industries. Before joining Aphentrica in 2007 she gained experience in crewing and accounting with a Limassol based shipmanagement company. At Aphentrica, she looks after all administration and documentation procedures as a backup to the broking team.

Coming from a travel, tourism and telecommunications background, Toulla Christou is responsible for the office operational and hospitality logistics pertaining to her role as assistant to the management.