Specialist Risk Group acquires Health Partners Europe and SEMPRIS

London, UK – 16 October 2025 - Specialist Risk Group (SRG) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Health Partners Europe Limited and SEMPRIS Limited, a highly respected group providing specialist healthcare schemes, insurance and technology solutions to elite sport.

Founded in 1993, HPE provides uniquely strategic and tech-enabled services for the design and running of bespoke healthcare schemes that cater for the unique needs of elite athletes. The business supports professional athletes in some of the world’s most successful sporting competitions and operates across over 80 sporting disciplines. HPE has worked continuously with the Premier League since 1994 and has maintained its position as Appointed Healthcare Advisors to the League for over 30 years. HPE supports the vast majority of the 92 professional clubs in the Premier League and English Football League, in addition to the Women’s Super League, Men’s and Women’s national squads and elite academies.

Through its innovative models, HPE supports clubs, medics and players in the provision of fast, expert care and optimal performance outcomes. In 2010, HPE founded SEMPRIS to provide the specialist Professional Indemnity insurance products necessary for the protection of medical treatment providers involved in the care of elite and professional athletes.

Based on its decades long experience working in elite sport, HPE has developed ‘Formis’, a comprehensive and innovative Athlete Management System. This technology solution provides sports organisations with an enterprise level capability that supports the efficient management of all aspects of athletes’ health and performance, including specialist areas such as head injury assessments. As part of SRG, HPE will continue to accelerate its investment in technology and service delivery, making it easier than ever for clients and partners to access critical healthcare services and insurance protection in this complex, high-performance sector.

Lee Anderson, Group Deputy CEO at Specialist Risk Group, commented:

“I deeply admire the HPE and SEMPRIS group; they operate in a truly specialist area and have carved out a unique and vital role within the elite sports ecosystem. Their approach is strategic, thoughtful, and deeply specialist, providing an extraordinary level of care and access for those performing at the highest level. We are incredibly proud to welcome the team to SRG and are excited to support the next stage of their growth.”

Richard Blain, Founder and CEO of HPE and SEMPRIS, added:

“Joining SRG is an exciting next step for HPE and SEMPRIS. We’re proud to become part of a group that truly understands the value of specialism and is committed to supporting businesses like ours. The team at SRG shares our passion for excellence and our belief in tailored solutions for complex needs. We look forward to continuing to support this unique market with even greater capability, investment, and reach.”