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At Distinguished, You Have Our Entire Talented Team in Your Corner

Easy to insure, hard to replace.
Distinguished has you covered.

Our team is highly experienced in the art and collectibles markets. We have immediate access to a vast network of industry experts to help us guide your art dealer insurance and art gallery insurance needs. Our service pledge is to provide you with prompt and courteous response times, from underwriting needs to claims experiences.

COVERAGE HIGHLIGHTS


Our comprehensive coverage for art and collectibles dealers includes: 

  • Coverage for your inventory as well as loaned items and objects on consignment
  • Wall-to-wall, nail-to-nail coverage – worldwide
  • Protecting your property in transit at every step of the process, from artist to seller to gallery to buyer
  • Enhancements available to cover participation in art and collectibles fairs or trade shows
  • Easy to increase your limits for shipments of art, collectibles, art fairs, and special exhibitions
  • Deductibles starting at $1,000 with other options available
  • Additional coverage for your reusable, sustainable crates and packing materials
  • Discounts for storing collections in LEED-certified buildings
  • Additional loss or damage coverage eligibility for using sustainable crates and packing materials

 

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Tailored for:

  • Personal and corporate collections
  • Museums and institutions, including municipalities, county, and state collections
  • Dealers and auction houses
  • Artists
  • And more

We insure:

  • Fine Art
  • Sports Memorabilia
  • Entertainment Memorabilia
  • Wine and Spirits
  • Antiques and Antique Furniture
  • Stamps
  • Comics
  • Books & Manuscripts
  • Coins
  • Furs
  • Glass or Pottery
  • Couture Clothing and Handbags
  • And more
  • Capacity up to $100M with no aggregation issues
  • Backed by AM Best A XIII rated carrier on admitted paper
  • Available in all 50 states
  • Flexible billing options including agency, direct, and installments on direct
  • Experienced in-house underwriting and claims teams
  • Competitive commissions
  • Responsive service and quick turnaround on submissions

Submit your inquiry via our contact form here

 

New Submissions: submitfac@distinguished.com

Accounting: accounting@distinguished.com

Claims Reporting: facclaims@distinguished.com

 

Report all losses to Distinguished Fine Art & Collectibles:

CONTACT US

Patrick Drummond President Distinguished Fine Art
Patrick Drummond

President

(330) 460-5969

pdrummond@distinguished.com

Patrick has over 27 years of insurance industry experience where he has held various leadership roles in underwriting, sales, marketing, product management and claims. Patrick comes to Distinguished with a goal of reinventing art and collectible insurance. He is passionate about improving the customer experience for brokers, agents, and their clients to make insuring the things people love to collect, super easy.

Erika Witler Distinguished Fine Art
Erika Witler

Senior Vice President

Central, Southeast and Midwest Regions
(312) 229-9858

ewitler@distinguished.com

Erika focuses on the technical aspect of the business. She supports the team with 20 years of experience as a broker and underwriter in the specialty fine art space. Her bachelor’s degree in history of art and work experience in museums, galleries, and conservation settings combine to provide a unique and supportive understanding of client needs regarding fine art insurance coverage.

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Ashley Mehyo

Vice President, Claims

Claims
(917) 438-6631

amehyo@distinguished.com

Ashley is our Vice President of Claims with 7 years industry experience doing everything from selling insurance and surveying risks to adjusting thousands of claims specifically focused on the Fine Art & Collectibles.  She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics from Ramapo College of NJ and is native to the Greater NY Area.  She is passionate about delivering world class claims service and being an expert resource for our clients and brokers. 

Alison Sweeney Distinguished Programs
Alison Sweeney

Vice President, Fine Art Expert

Northeast & Mid-Atlantic
(212) 297-3172

asweeney@distinguished.com

Alison is our Fine Art expert and underwriter working out of our New York office. Before her years as an underwriter, Alison spent seven years as an insurance broker specializing in the Fine Arts. Alison draws on her earlier experience working in museums and appraisals as a Fine Art expert, reviewing client schedules, assisting insureds with complex collections, and attending industry events and fairs. Alison holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Art History.

Nonie Tompkins Distinguished Programs
Nonie Tompkins

Vice President, Underwriter

South Central & Southwest
(425) 213-5173

ntompkins@distinguished.com

As Vice President and underwriter, Nonie works with brokers across the Southwest and South Central regions to provide the best possible solutions to their clients. Nonie’s passion for fine art and collectibles insurance has defined her career. Her six years of fine art underwriting experience spans roles at two major carriers prior to joining Distinguished. Nonie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Art History and a Master’s in Museum Studies.

Stacy Button Distinguished Fine Art
Stacy Button

Underwriter/Affinity Marketing Manager

Pacific Northwest & Northern Plains
(646) 556-7642

sbutton@distinguished.com

Stacy works with museum and other industry associations and partner organizations to foster enduring business relationships. In her eight years of experience in specialty insurance, she has emphasized developing key broker, client, and industry relationships. She is known for leading operations teams and providing exceptional customer service, and shares a passion for the collectible market.

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Darryl Proniuk

Vice President, National Agency Sales

Sales
(917) 438-6617

dproniuk@distinguished.com

An outgoing leader, Darryl brings over 15 years of sales management experience to Distinguished. As the Vice President, National Agency Sales, he focuses on broker expansion, pipeline development, and unearthing new partnerships and distribution channels to accelerate growth within the Fine Art & Collectibles Practice. Darryl lives in New York City and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce with a dual specialization in Sales and Marketing.

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