Artist Insurance Distinguished Fine Art

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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Reach out to one of our experts for more information.

Patrick Drummond
President, Fine Art and Collectibles
330.460.5969
pdrummond@distinguished.com

Erika Witler
Central and Midwest Regions
312.229.9858
ewitler@distinguished.com

Alison Sweeney
Northeast & Mid-Atlantic Regions
212.297.3172
asweeney@distinguished.com

Nonie Tompkins
South Central & Southwest Regions
425.213.5173
ntompkins@distinguished.com

Stacy Button
Pacific Northwest & Northern Plains Regions
646.556.7642
sbutton@distinguished.com

Michelle Stegmann
Claims
646.556.7637
mstegmann@distinguished.com

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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
  • 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

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’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.

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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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