Yelhis Hernández has been appointed Regional Lead, Latin America by Africa Specialty Risks (ASR), a developing markets-focused re/insurance group.
In her new position, based in Mexico City, Hernández will be responsible for expanding ASR’s regional presence and driving its growth strategy, reporting to Amit Khilosia, Chief Distribution Officer.
Her role will centre on cultivating relationships with clients, brokers, and strategic partners to strengthen and deepen the group’s foundations and connections in the region.
Hernández brings close to three decades of professional experience, including more than 18 years in the re/insurance sector.
She joins ASR from Lloyd’s, where she spent more than eight years in senior market development and relationship management roles across London, Mexico and Central America.
During that time, she oversaw a portfolio exceeding US$20 billion, managing strategic relationships with Lloyd’s managing agents.
Her career also includes leadership positions at Lloyd’s Willis Towers Watson and Zurich, spanning operations, business transformation, risk management and strategic development across Latin America.
Commenting on the appointment, Mikir Shah CEO, ASR said: “Latin America is a natural step in ASR’s growth as we extend our specialist capabilities to developing markets around the world.
“The region has substantial and increasingly complex insurance needs, creating a clear opportunity for ASR to work alongside local partners and help close critical protection gaps. I’m delighted to welcome Yelhis, who brings deep knowledge of the local market and significant experience in the international reinsurance sector.”
Yelhis added: “Latin America presents a compelling opportunity for ASR, as businesses across the region are navigating increasingly complex risks yet often lack access to specialty capacity and solutions.
“ASR’s partnership-led platform means we can work with the local market to meaningfully enhance the availability of specialty reinsurance while supporting sustainable economic development.”
