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Rare Toy Insurance: A Guide for Collectors and Brokers
What Kinds of Toys Can Be Insured? Any kind of toy can be insured as…
August 5, 2024

The Role of Appraisals in Fine Art Insurance
Different Collections Require Appraisals at Different Frequencies How often a client gets fine art appraised…
July 29, 2024

Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Collectibles?
Does Homeowners Insurance Typically Cover Art or Collectibles? While a standard homeowners policy often includes…
July 22, 2024

Protecting Art and Collectibles from Hurricanes
Preparing for a Hurricane In the event of a natural disaster, specialty collections are particularly…
July 1, 2024

Key Factors Affecting a Client’s Collectible Insurance Cost
The Cost of Coverage for Collectibles Two major factors impact the cost of Private Collectibles…
July 1, 2024

Adding Bordeaux to the Bordereau: Insurance for Wine Collections
Get the Insurance for Wine Collections session handouts here: + Transcript & FAQ + Video…
June 17, 2024

Rare Book Insurance: A Guide for Collectors and Brokers
Who Needs Rare Book Insurance? Not all old books are rare. Generally, a rare book…
June 17, 2024

Coin Insurance: A Guide for Collectors and Brokers
Who Needs to Insure Their Coin Collections? Anyone who owns valuable coins whose loss could…
May 29, 2024

Benefits of a Collectibles Policy vs. Homeowners Policy: An Interview with Nonie Tompkins
We sat down with Distinguished Fine Art & Collectibles insurance expert, Nonie Tompkins, to discuss the benefits…
May 13, 2024
Distinguished Programs Partners with HUB International as Preferred Insurance Provider for the New England Museum Association
NEW YORK -- Distinguished Programs (“Distinguished”), a leading insurance program manager, is excited to announce…
April 24, 2024
