Tokio Marine unit hires ex-AXA Art CEO to expand specialty offering

Tokio Marine Highland, a property and casualty underwriting agency and a wholly owned company of  Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK), has expanded its suite of specialty insurance offerings with the hiring of former AXA Art Insurance CEO.

Christiane Fischer (pictured) will lead the company's newly launched fine art insurance for personal and commercial risk and help further expand its suite of specialty risk management solutions.

As president of the fine art division, Fischer will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and delivery of the company's custom insurance solutions for the fine art market, including art dealer, exhibition, museum, and private and corporate collection coverages.

Fischer previously served as president & CEO at AXA Art Insurance Corporation from 2004 to 2019, growing the company into a market leader during her tenure. She is a member of the board of trustees of the Isamu Noguchi Museum of Art, the International Foundation for Art Research (IFAR), the Conservation Center, the Conservation Council of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, and the National Jewelry Institute.

"Christiane's reputation and deep expertise are highly respected in the fine art world. Her leadership and the team she is building will position Tokio Marine Highland at the forefront of the fine art insurance space," said Pat Blandford, chief executive officer of Tokio Marine Highland. "Our legacy has been built on serving niche, specialty insurance markets, and this new product line is a perfect complement to the innovative products and services our customers have come to know and expect."

Fischer commented: "I am very passionate about the fine art insurance world and I'm eager to join an organization in the midst of an exciting transformation. We look forward to providing brokers with custom solutions to meet the complex needs of their clients, and offering top-notch service and hands-on claims management. We have a highly qualified team who share my commitment in providing the best fine art insurance experience in the industry."

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