FAnews in conversation with Mikir Shah, CEO, Africa Specialty Risks

With the launch of Lloyd’s Syndicate 2454 in South Africa, Africa Specialty Risks (ASR) is signalling a deeper commitment to the continent - not just in capacity, but in expertise, innovation, and truly African-led underwriting.

Rianet Whitehead, FAnews Editor, speaks to Mikir Shah, CEO of Africa Specialty Risks to unpack what this means for the South African market, the opportunities they see, and how their presence could reshape specialty risk across the region.