LSM has entered the fine art and specie market in Germany with the appointment of Ulrike Janvier as senior underwriter.

In her new role Ulrike will be based in LSM’s office in Cologne.

She will report to both David Saillen, head of fine art and specie for Continental Europe and Wolfgang Weis, country manager for Germany.

Ulrike will develop new business and bespoke solutions for a wide range of clients in Germany.

Ulrike boasts over 23 years’ experience in the insurance sector as an underwriter.

She joins the company from AXA Art where she was senior underwriter. Before this she worked for an auction house and a gallery.

LSM launched fine art and specie in the Netherlands in April 2017 and in France in March 2018.

Commenting on the appointment, Kadidja Sinz, LSM’s head of Europe said: “With this key appointment we are very happy to be in a position to best serve the German brokers and clients for their growing needs for expert Fine Art and Specie coverages. We have seen tremendous interest for our specialist solutions and have been building a team of recognised professionals led by David in Europe and part of our European Strategy.”