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 artist insurance coverage needs. Our service pledge is to provide you with prompt and courteous response times, from underwriting needs to claims experiences.
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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
- Register Your Agency if not already registered
- Complete Application
Additional Location Application
Artist Application
Conservator Application
Corporate Collection Application
Dealer Application
Exhibition Application
Museum Application
Personal Collection Application - Submit Application: submitfac@distinguished.com
To get more information on our coverage, submit business or communicate with an underwriter, contact our team fineartandcollectibles@distinguished.com or feel free to submit an inquiry via our contact form here
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:
- Email: facclaims@distinguished.com
- Phone: (888)764-9587
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ARTIST INSURANCE COVERAGE HIGHLIGHTS
We offer comprehensive Artist Insurance coverage for:
- Your completed works, whether unsold as inventory or sold but awaiting delivery
- Capacity up to $100M with no aggregation issues
- Backed by AM Best A XIII rated carrier on admitted paper
- Works in progress, ensuring protection throughout the creative process
- Contracted projects and commissioned works, safeguarding your valuable collaborations
- Studio contents, including materials, implements, maquettes, models, and supplies
- Molds, dies, and castings related to your works in progress
- Our policy provides worldwide shipment coverage for your artwork, ensuring peace of mind when sending it to galleries, buyers, or exhibition venues
- Discounts for storing collections in LEED-certified buildings
CONTACT US
President
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.
Senior Vice President
Central, Southeast and Midwest Regions
Erika’s focus is on the technical aspect of the business. She supports the team with 20 years of work in the specialty fine art space as both a broker and an underwriter. Her bachelor’s degree in history of art and work experience in museum, gallery and conservation settings combine to provide a unique and supportive understanding of client needs regarding fine art insurance coverage.
Vice President, Claims
Claims
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.
Vice President, Fine Art Expert
Northeast & Mid-Atlantic
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.
Vice President, Underwriter
South Central & Southwest
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.
Underwriter/Affinity Marketing Manager
Pacific Northwest & Northern Plains
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.
Vice President, National Agency Sales
Sales
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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