London, 7 October 2025 – Africa Specialty Risks (“ASR”), the developing markets focused (re)insurance group, announces the appointment of Tunu Sokiri as chief operations officer.
Tunu will oversee all operational and technology functions across ASR including spearheading the transformation and growth of its infrastructure, data, AI and digital strategy. Tunu will also oversee ASR’s claims function, ensuring it continues to deliver seamless service to clients.
Tunu joins ASR from Travelers Europe, where he was head of Europe operations since 2021. In the course of his career, he has held a series of operations and technology focused roles at Brit, SCOR, Munich Re, Chaucer, ACE and Faraday. He started at Arthur Andersen Business Consulting in 2001. Based in London, Tunu will report to Mikir Shah, CEO.
Mikir Shah said: “I’m pleased to welcome Tunu to ASR as our first COO. Our significant growth to date has been underpinned by diligent work to align our systems and technology to our business ambitions.
“As we continue on our strategy to be the reinsurer of choice for developing markets, it’s essential that we have a leading executive who can ensure our operational function is appropriate for this goal. I look forward to working closely with Tunu as we continue to enable sustainable economic development by fulfilling unmet insurance needs.”
Tunu added: “Ensuring we have leading operational and technology capabilities is essential as ASR continues to build its presence in Africa and wider developing markets. The tremendous growth that ASR has enjoyed so far has been supported by a leading claims function and a solid operational foundation, which allows underwriters to deliver excellent service to clients and brokers.
“Working with Mikir and the wider team, I’m excited about advancing our operational strategy to align with our growth ambitions.”
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About ASR
Africa Specialty Risks (ASR) is enabling sustainable economic development by fulfilling unmet insurance needs. Our platform provides local underwriting expertise, an unparalleled distribution network and access to global capacity.
Founded in the heart of Africa and with offices across the continent and the Middle East, we provide regional market knowledge, data insights, and technical proficiency for capital partners who are looking to increase their presence in growth markets.
We also participate on each and every risk we underwrite with balance sheets in Bermuda, Mauritius and through Syndicate 2454 at Lloyd’s. ASR is committed to accelerating business growth by providing customised service and innovative insurance products to enable development.