London, 9 June 2025 – Africa Specialty Risks (“ASR”), the developing markets-focused (re)insurance group, announces the launch of ASR 24-7, an automated underwriting portal.
Available to authorised brokers, the portal offers instant policy quotes, full binding capabilities and policy management resources, while providing seamless integration with ASR’s underwriting function. Brokers will have access to automated pricing and quoting across both insurance and reinsurance.
24-7 currently accepts Renewable Energy and Directors & Officers Liability risks with Property, Political Violence and Terrorism, along with additional Energy lines becoming available on the portal in the coming months.
Mikir Shah commented: “ASR 24-7 gives brokers an immediate and responsive service while providing a new avenue to access the leading specialty underwriting of ASR. The portal also helps strengthen our distribution network across Africa, allowing us to broaden our partnerships as we look to increase economic development by fulfilling unmet insurance needs. We look forward to expanding the platform’s capabilities and product offerings to further support our brokers, partners, and clients.”
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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.