Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM) has entered the Netherlands fine art and specie market with the appointment of Paul Seip.

Seip joins the carrier as a senior fine art and specie underwriter and will report to David Saillen, head of fine arts and specie for continental Europe and also Rob Groenen, country manager for the Netherlands.

In his new role, Paul will be responsible for developing new business and bespoke solutions for a wide range of clients in the Netherlands and will be based in the firm’s office in The Hague.

Paul has over 12 years’ experience in the insurance sector as both an underwriter and broker. He joins LSM from AXA Art where he was senior underwriter for fine art and specie for five years.  Prior to that, he worked for Allianz.

Commenting the appointment, LSM’s head of Europe, Kadidja Sinz, said; “Paul’s appointment signals that our growth plans for Europe are well advanced.

“His arrival in The Hague opens up new avenues for our Netherlands team and will lead to the development of many great partnerships in this market. His established reputation and credentials in fine art and specie are valuable assets to Liberty and our ambitions in this sector.”