London, 25 September 2025 – Africa Specialty Risks (“ASR”), the developing markets focused (re)insurance group, announces the appointment of Phillip Murphy as Medical Malpractice Senior Underwriter. Based in London, he will report to Martin Boreham, Active Underwriter & Director of Underwriting.
Phillip will be responsible for broadening the medical malpractice underwriting line, which is currently offered within a suite of liability solutions. This will include increase geographic coverage and expanding broker connections throughout Africa and developing markets.
He joins ASR with over 20 years of Medical Malpractice insurance experience, having worked with some of the largest institutional healthcare providers including physician groups and long-term care providers.
Prior to joining ASR, Phillip was at Elysium Insure, a trading name of Costero Insurance Brokers Ltd, operating under a binder with ASR, where he was Senior Underwriter, Medical Malpractice Liability, having established and led the International Medical Malpractice Product Line over the last three years. Before this he led the International Medical Malpractice Product Line at China Re between 2017 and 2019. He has also held roles at Dashwood Brewer & Phipps, BMS, Miller, Aon and Willis.
ASR will oversee the runoff of the Medical Malpractice Binding Authorities currently underwritten by Elysium and supported by ASR. ASR and Elysium will work closely together to run off the remaining premiums and claims placed under the Elysium Binder.
Martin Boreham said: “We have a long-standing relationship with Phillip, having worked closely with him and Elysium Insure. I’m delighted to welcome him to ASR where we are looking to expand this product line and service an increase demand across developing markets. I look forward to working closely with him and enhancing our offering in this line.”
Phillip added: “There is a genuine opportunity to support the growth of medical malpractice insurance across developing markets by providing high quality capacity and underwriting expertise. I look forward to working with Martin and the ASR team as we expand our medical malpractice solutions.”
Any underwriting queries can be directed to Phil.Murphy@asr-re.com
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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.