Underwriting Risk Services (URSL) is set to expand its footprint in the UK fine art market after capturing a specialist team from Art Inc.
Simon Wilmott-Smith and David Thompson, founding directors of Art Inc, have joined the specialist Lloyd's underwriting agency to develop their existing portfolio, which includes a UK art and antique dealer account.
Wilmott-Smith and Thompson, who expect to write £7m premium in the first year, will introduce a new terrorism and contingency portfolio to URSL, a subsidiary of Lloyd's insurer, Talbot.
The specialist underwriting business includes complex terrorism risks for sporting events such as the Cricket World Cup and the London Marathon.
The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.
