James Ferrer

James heads up the Art Insurance Practice at Lockton Companies LLP, the largest independent insurance brokerage in the World.

With an extensive network of offices around the World, James and his team support the Lockton network and arrange insurance for collections from classic cars to wine and whisky in the USA, Europe and the Middle East.

James and his team also arrange insurance for art dealers, galleries, museums, private collectors, family offices and auction houses and support wholesale brokers needing access to Lloyd’s of London. His team advise on risk management strategies to maximise cover for the lowest premium, whilst reducing administrative costs.

James started his career as an Auctioneers Clerk at Sotheby’s, London where he worked on sales throughout the UK. He then moved to Chubb Insurance Company of Europe S.E. where he worked as an in-house surveyor of High Net Worth clients property and art collections, travelling throughout Europe providing advice on risk management strategies.

James holds a degree in History of Art and English Literature and a Masters of Sciences degree in Commercial Property, an RICS Diploma in Fine Art Valuation (General) and the Certificate of Insurance.