Liberty strengthens fine art division with Willis hire

Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM) has appointed Ross Drabble as deputy class underwriter for fine art and specie.

Drabble joins from the insurance broker Willis, where he worked for five and a half years, most recently as a broker in the company’s fine art and specie division.

He will report to Mike Burle, LSM’s class underwriter for fine art, specie and terrorism.

Matthew Moore, chief underwriting officer, specialty and reinsurance for LSM, said: “Our fine art and specie underwriters have established themselves as leaders in the London market with solid growth in their book. As this is a class in which we see considerable opportunities, particularly as the global financial situation is returning to full health, we’ve created this new post in direct response to the demand we’re seeing.

“Ross’s experience of the broker’s perspective will add real value to LSM’s offering in the sector and makes him a valuable addition to our Lloyd’s-based team.”