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Fine Art & Collectibles Insurance
Distinguished Programs Appoints Ashley Mehyo as VP of Claims for Fine Art and Collectibles Program
NEW YORK – Distinguished Programs (“Distinguished”), a national insurance program manager, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ashley Mehyo as Vice President of Claims for its Fine Art and Collectibles program. With more than seven years of industry experience, Ashley has spent the last several years solely focused in the Fine Art & Collectibles…
Distinguished Programs Announces New Sustainability Initiatives in Fine Art & Collectibles Program
NEW YORK — Distinguished Programs (“Distinguished”), a leading national insurance program manager, has introduced new sustainability-focused initiatives within its Fine Art and Collectibles program, effective immediately. These initiatives reflect Distinguished’s commitment to environmental stewardship in the industry. The program now offers discounts for items stored in LEED-certified buildings, promoting environmentally responsible storage solutions for valuable…
Rare Toy Insurance: A Guide for Collectors and Brokers
One of the largest purchasers of toys today is adults. This growing segment of toy buyers doesn’t just have the passion, they also have the budget to fill their collections with rare, antique, and highly sought-after toys that cross fandoms and toy types. However, if your clients have been lucky enough to come across a…
The Role of Appraisals in Fine Art Insurance
A client’s fine art collection may represent their treasured possessions or important investments and requires specialized insurance to protect against losses caused by water, fire, vandalism, theft, transit, and natural disasters. Distinguished’s Fine Art Insurance and Collectibles Insurance Program provides comprehensive coverage for priceless treasures and serves private collectors, art dealers, artist foundations, museums, and…
Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Collectibles?
To their owners, collectibles are not just objects — they’re tangible pieces of history and culture and a direct reflection of their passions. However, the very qualities that make collectibles so precious also expose them to unique risks. Theft, damage during transport, or accidental breakage can devastate a collection that has taken years to assemble. …
Protecting Art and Collectibles from Hurricanes
Collections are priceless and irreplaceable. In the event of a natural disaster such as a hurricane, financial loss can be devastating. That’s why it’s crucial that clients rely upon their brokers to fully understand their exposure and ensure they’re obtaining appropriate protection for their collections. In this guide, we will provide you with important information…
Key Factors Affecting a Client’s Collectible Insurance Cost
Americans love to collect – from fine art to antiques, couture, sneakers, trading cards, coins, stamps, and pop-culture collectibles like action figures and toys, comic books, and graphic novels. People collect for various reasons, including a passion and love for valuables, investment purposes, emotional and nostalgic value, and to preserve cultural history. Protecting one’s investment…
Adding Bordeaux to the Bordereau: Insurance for Wine Collections
Ready to indulge in the rich aromas of wine collection insurance? If you missed our recent 30-minute webinar, “Adding Bordeaux to the Bordereau: Insurance for Wine Collections,” don’t worry. You can gain essential insights into protecting your clients’ wine collections and mastering damage assessment techniques with the Founder of Cork Counsel, Neil Kaplan. Whether your…
Rare Book Insurance: A Guide for Collectors and Brokers
Did you know that a first edition of William Shakespeare’s First Folio is worth $5.2 million? Or that J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone can fetch as much as $55,000 for a first print? Rare books become pieces of history, highly valued by collectors. For insurance brokers, getting protection for these irreplaceable treasures…
Coin Insurance: A Guide for Collectors and Brokers
Few items are more established in the collectibles industry than rare coins. With auction prices hitting nearly $19 million. These high valuations are because coins are uniquely valuable for both their historical significance and the materials they are made from. This makes coins particularly attractive to collectors and investors alike. However, it also means that…