ASR Appoints Tunu Sokiri as New COO to Drive African Insurance Growth
Africa Specialty Risks (ASR) has appointed Tunu Sokiri as its new Chief Operations Officer. Based in London, Sokiri will report directly to Mikir Shah, ASR's CEO, and oversee the company's operational and technological functions. Sokiri brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously served as head of Europe operations at Travelers Europe.
Sokiri's appointment comes as ASR aims to fulfill unmet insurance needs and drive sustainable economic development in Africa and other developing markets. In his new role, Sokiri will lead the transformation and growth of ASR's infrastructure, data, AI, and digital strategy. He will also oversee the company's claims function, ensuring seamless service to clients.
With a career spanning operations and technology-focused roles at prominent reinsurers such as Brit, SCOR, Munich Re, Chaucer, ACE, and Faraday, Sokiri is well-equipped to advance ASR's operational strategy. Mikir Shah, ASR's CEO, commented that Sokiri's appointment is crucial for ASR's goal to become the reinsurer of choice for developing markets.
Tunu Sokiri joins Africa Specialty Risks as Chief Operations Officer, bringing extensive experience from his previous role at Travelers Europe. His appointment signals ASR's commitment to driving growth and innovation in Africa's insurance sector. Sokiri is eager to advance ASR's operational strategy, aligning it with the company's ambitious growth plans.
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