Sylvain Coutu to lead ASR Innovation and Sustainability
- September 30, 2025
- Posted by: Kassandra Jimenez-Sanchez
- Category: Insurance
Reinsurance Group, Africa Specialty Risks (ASR), has announced the appointment of Sylvain Coutu as Head of Innovation and Sustainability.
In his new role, Coutu will lead ASR’s Parametric offering, responsible for underwriting, business development and management of the current portfolio.
He will also be involved in product development and facilitating market expansion with the aim of broadening the suite of sustainable parametric products offered by ASR in growth markets.
With over a decade of experience in insurance, Sylvain joins ASR from AXA Climate, where he led Agricultural Insurance, responsible for developing financial risk solutions for agriculture, forestry, and other natural assets.
He previously spent time at Swiss Re, first as a Senior Agriculture Underwriter and then as Head of Innovation & Special Lines.
Earlier this month, ASR also appointed Fanny Dunner as Underwriter in its Parametric division, a London-based role. She will be reporting to Coutu.
Dunner joined ASR from Generali, where she most recently served as Parametric Underwriter, following her tenure at Global Parametrics.
Martin Boreman, Director of Underwriting, stated: “Sylvain’s appointment underscores ASR’s commitment to enabling sustainable development across Africa, the Middle East and other growth markets.
“His experience in building and deploying sustainable and technology-based insurance solutions will be instrumental in supporting our efforts to build resilience across our key markets.”
“I’m also pleased to welcome Fanny to ASR. She is a seasoned parametric underwriter and will continue to position us as the leading specialty underwriting firm in developing markets.”
Commenting on his appointment, Coutu said: “I am very happy to be joining ASR at such an exciting stage in its journey. I look forward to working with the team to deploy solutions which will build more resilient and sustainable communities throughout Africa and the developing world.”
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