Views & insights

Our Views and insights page features articles, commentaries and opinion pieces on a range of topics to help you keep up to speed with the latest developments in the insurance industry.


March 31, 2025

The Asta Interview with ARTes

Chris Thomas and Richard Brown’s partnership is the cornerstone of ARTes Specialty’s success. With a shared vision for innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit, the duo has turned Artes into a leader in the specialty insurance space, delivering tailored solutions to niche markets.
January 17, 2025

The Asta Interview with Julie Flello

Julie Flello’s career has been anything but conventional. From her early days as one of the first female Cargo Surveyors in South Africa to her current role at Asta, she has continually broken barriers and embraced challenges.
September 19, 2024

The Asta Interview with Reece Gordon

In a career spanning over 13 years, Reece Gordon has risen to Head of Underwriting Operations at Asta, bringing extensive expertise in Delegated Underwriting Authority. In this latest Asta interview, Reece discusses the challenges of managing diverse syndicates, emphasising the importance of a robust yet adaptable governance framework.
September 10, 2024

100 Women in Insurance podcast – Episode 45

Lorraine Harfitt, our CEO, joins Sandra Lewin at 100 Women in Insurance, to share her awe-inspiring career journey in the insurance industry. Lorraine discusses the profound impact that an organisation's culture can have [...]