Interview with The Insurer: ASR eyes further expansion to close specialty capacity gap across Africa

ASR’s Head of Energy Suzan Pardesi’s recent interview with Rebecca Delaney at The Insurer is out now and available to read in July’s edition of Sustainable Insurer!

In her interview, Suzan discusses:

  • The successful launch of ASR Syndicate 2454, the first African-focused syndicate in Lloyd’s
  • Promoting public-private partnerships to enhance energy infrastructure and climate resilience in Africa.
  • Increasing local market engagement, training and understanding.
  • Establishing the new office in the Dubai, representing an exciting next phase of growth for ASR.

“Investment in Africa needs to be increased. The perception of risk – due to political instability in certain regions, regulatory unpredictability and infrastructure deficiency – within Africa is often misunderstood. PPPs, risk insurance diversification, and local partnerships are really key for navigating the investment landscape within Africa.”

Suzan’s insights underscore our commitment to understanding local markets and promoting the social role of insurance. We’re proud to be at the forefront of fostering sustainable investment and development across the continent.

Read the full interview here (pages 12 and 13) to learn more about our journey and vision for Africa’s insurance landscape!