Specialist Insurance Broker appoints 'BBC Antiques Master' to launch Virtu Policy
28 October 2011
Specialist insurance brokers appoints 'BBC Antiques Master' to launch Virtu Policy
Richard Thompson Insurance Brokers Ltd (RTIB Ltd), a specialist provider of insurance solutions for art and antiques, has announced the appointment of Alexander 'Sandy' Rich as their Head of Fine Art Insurance. Sandy has over 18 years' experience in the art insurance market. After graduating from Durham University he joined Hiscox, the leading fine art underwriters at Lloyd's of London, before becoming a broker in 1997.
Sandy has lectured on insurance on the MA Course for Gallery Studies at Essex University. This year, Sandy was the winner of the BBC's Antiques Master quiz, demonstrating his exhaustive knowledge of the fine arts and antiques world.
Joseph Thompson, Managing Director of RTIB Ltd, announced news of the appointment saying: "Sandy brings invaluable skills, knowledge, understanding and experience to the firm. He will reinforce our commitment to the art and antiques sector." Sandy Rich added "I'm delighted to be joining Richard Thompson Insurance Brokers Ltd and will be ensuring that clients receive the best possible service. I look forward to expanding the firm's experience for new and existing private collectors and commercial fine art with the launch of our new Virtu range of bespoke Fine Art policies."
The Virtu policies allow clients from every part of the art market to work closely with RTIB Ltd to tailor the policy to suit their precise needs and requirements. There will be four different policies for Art and Antique Dealers, Private and Corporate Collectors, Museums and Galleries, and for Auction Houses.
He continues: "Our new Virtu policies are market-leading products. In my experience clients like to have the peace-of-mind of knowing that they have the right insurance cover with as little admin as possible. The unique thing about the Virtu products will be that they will extend to cover much more as standard. RTIB Ltd is aiming to be the UK's leading independent art and antiques insurance broker."
Contact Sandy at 01932 349 732 or sandy@rtinsurance.co.uk
www.rtinsurance.co.uk