Wednesday March 19, 09:16 AM
Winemaker Insures His Nose For £3.9m
By Sky News
Lloyd's of London insurance market has insured the nose of a leading winemaker and taster for £3.9m. Bordeaux producer Ilja Gort is now insured against the loss of his nose and sense of smell. Lloyd's is famous for creating
policies for giant corporations - but also for insuring celebrity limbs.In the past it has done deals to insure Fred Astaire's legs and Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards' hands. Mr Gort is the Dutch owner of Chateau de la Garde in Bordeaux, the producer of Tulipe Wines. He said his nose could distinguish millions of different scents and was essential to guarantee the quality of his wines. Jonathan Thomas, lead underwriter at Watkins Syndicate, which co-insured the policy, said: "The nose and sense of smell of a winemaker are as important as the fingers of a chef." Lloyds worked with Allianz Nederland and British reinsurance broker Benfield to create the policy, co-insured by Watkins.
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