Liberty Specialty launches fine art unit in France with Hiscox hire

Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has begun underwriting fine art and specie in France with the appointment of Stéphanie de Montricher as senior underwriter.

De Montricher joins LSM from Hiscox, where she was responsible for fine art product development. Prior to this, she worked for the legal department of international auction house Sotheby’s.

Based in LSM’s Paris office, de Montricher will report to David Saillen, head of fine arts & specie for Continental Europe and also Didier Robin, vice president, head of property and specialties in Paris. She will be tasked to develop new business and bespoke solutions for a wide range of clients in France.

Kadidja Sinz, LSM’s head of Europe, said: “Stéphanie’s appointment signals that our growth plans for Europe are well advanced. Her arrival in Paris opens up new avenues for our French team and will lead to the development of many great partnerships in this market. Her established reputation and credentials in Fine Art and Specie are valuable assets to Liberty and our ambitions in this sector.”

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