Privately owned global insurance broker for the live entertainment industry, Robertson Taylor, today announces its results for the year ended 31 December 2014. Highlights are: operating income (“revenue”) increase to £16.92m (2013: £16.29m); and for the first time in its history, the total premium placed by the company exceeded £100m (£102m against 2013: £93m).
John Silcock, CEO, Robertson Taylor commented that 2014 was a “defining year” for Robertson Taylor: “At the outset of the year, we knew that we had a lot to achieve, both in terms of our heritage areas of business and our newer growth areas. What transpired was a year which saw us grow our business globally, invest in new teams across our businesses, improve our balance sheet and strengthen our resources.”
Robertson Taylor’s five core business areas – music & events, film & TV, theatre, sport and private client – have experienced a strong year of new business wins and increased work from existing clients, against on-going challenging times for the sector.
“We operate in an exciting, yet spontaneous and high-risk market and clients trust us to put their needs first,” says John Silcock. “Reputations are hard-fought and quickly lost if that doesn’t ring true.”
With offices in Atlanta, London, Los Angeles, Nashville and New York, Robertson Taylor provides customised insurance and risk management advice to more top grossing acts, tours, sporting events, theatrical productions, and all related tour support companies than any other broker in the world. They have insured nine out of the top ten highest grossing tours of all time and handled fourteen of 2014’s top twenty grossing tours.
“Our focus for 2015 is about consolidating our position and growing our business both in the UK and international markets. Quality over quantity remains paramount and we will continue to focus our energies in our strength areas and tailored to our client needs.”