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Protect Your Passion with Fine Art Insurance and Collectibles Insurance

Distinguished Programs' Fine Art and Collectibles Insurance offers tailored coverage for personal, corporate, and museum collections, including fine wine insurance. With specialized fine art insurance and collectibles insurance coverage tailored to their specific needs, you can provide peace of mind and a higher level of protection for their cherished possessions.

Take advantage of this opportunity to expand your services and strengthen your relationships with your insureds.

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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’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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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.

Be Distinguished About Fine Art And Collectibles Insurance

Are you an insurance broker looking to offer your clients exceptional fine art insurance and collectible insurance coverage for their fine art and collectibles? Look no further than Distinguished! Our personalized insurance solutions are tailored to meet the unique needs of collectors, and our expert underwriters stay on top of the latest market trends to provide flexible coverage options at competitive prices. You can trust our Claims Team to deliver efficient, personalized settlement services for your clients' claims, and we offer a range of additional services to help keep their collections in top condition. From loss prevention to transportation and collection management, we've got you covered. Give your clients the peace of mind they deserve by partnering with Distinguished for all their fine art insurance and collectibles insurance needs.

 

 

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