Victoria France promoted at Lloyd's subsidary group

Robertson Taylor, the specialist global music and entertainment subsidiary of Lloyd’s insurance broker Oxygen, announced today the expansion of its fine arts division with the appointment of Victoria France as managing director.

Based in the Los Angeles office, France has over 20 years experience in this specialist field, including insurance valuation, developing risk management programs, reviewing loan agreements and indemnity programs, and managing claims. She is one of the most highly qualified fine art insurance practitioners in the world.

John Silcock, chief executive, Robertson Taylor, said: “We are delighted to welcome Victoria to Robertson Taylor. Her experience and knowledge is truly exceptional.

“We already look after the insurance needs of some of the world’s largest private collectors, and are now able to broaden the range and depth of products we offer as part of our private client proposition.”

France’s experience ranges from private collections to museums, public entity collections, galleries, dealers, exhibitions and special events.

“Victoria is a welcome addition to the LA team,” commented Shari Violas, CEO Robertson Taylor California. “We now have a stronger Fine Arts offering for the local market, and globally through our network of offices.”

Robertson Taylor’s Fine Arts services are available through all the company’s offices: Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York and in the United Kingdom, London and Manchester.

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