Liberty Launches Fine Art and Specie in France

LONDON, England, March 19 -- Liberty Specialty Markets, a specialty and commercial insurance and reinsurance provider, which is a part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, issued the following news release:

Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, has begun underwriting Fine Art and Specie in France with the appointment of Stephanie de Montricher as Senior Underwriter - Fine Art & Specie.

Based in LSM's Paris office, Stephanie reports to David Saillen, Head of Fine Arts & Specie for Continental Europe and also Didier Robin, Vice President, Head of Property and Specialties in Paris.

Stephanie will develop new business and bespoke solutions for a wide range of clients in France.

Kadidja Sinz, LSM's Head of Europe, said: "Stephanie'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."

Stephanie has over seven years' experience in the insurance sector as an underwriter. She 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. Stephanie holds a master's degree in art history and law.