
As a collector or owner of fine art, having comprehensive coverage is crucial to protect your investment. This is where a fine art insurance broker comes in, providing tailored solutions to meet your specific needs.
A fine art insurance broker can assess your collection and determine the right coverage limits to ensure you're adequately protected. They can also help you navigate the complex world of art insurance, making the process much less daunting.
With a fine art insurance broker, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing your collection is secure. They'll work with you to create a customized policy that fits your unique situation and budget.
By partnering with a fine art insurance broker, you can rest assured that your valuable art pieces are protected from loss, theft, or damage.
Protection for Your Assets
As a fine art insurance broker, we understand that your collection is more than just valuable – it's a treasure trove of memories, emotions, and significance. Our team can arrange exhibitions cover for you and work with Government Indemnity Schemes where required.

We have an established network of contacts and can provide guidance on finding reputable packers, shippers, restorers, and fine art storage locations. This ensures that your collection is handled with care and precision.
Our proven track record with specialist art insurers gives you peace of mind, knowing that your collection is in good hands. We facilitate a fast, efficient, and comprehensive insurance arrangement, tailored to your specific needs.
Here are some of the types of assets we insure:
We also offer bespoke insurance programmes to protect irreplaceable, valuable, and precious works of art, with a global reputation and key relationships amongst fine art insurance underwriters. This ensures that your collection is protected with a level of certainty and confidence.
Insurance Solutions
As a fine art insurance broker, our team has extensive experience in crafting tailored insurance programs to protect irreplaceable and valuable works of art.
We understand that art items or collections have a specific set of unique risks, which is why we access both the London and worldwide (re)insurance markets to provide bespoke insurance solutions.

Our team of fine art insurance experts has a global reputation and key relationships amongst fine art insurance underwriters, ensuring a level of certainty and confidence in our policies.
We insure a wide range of items, including fine art, photography, collectibles, and rare books & manuscripts.
Here are some of the specific items we insure:
- Fine Art
- Photography
- Collectibles
- Historic/Rare Jewelry & Watch Collections
- Rare Books & Manuscripts
- Antique Furniture
- Stamps & Coins
- Musical Instruments & Sheet Music
- Antique & Collectible Firearms
- Vintage & Collectible Wine
- Silverware & Pewterware
- Vintage Automobile
For wholesale insurance solutions, please contact our specialist fine art and specie insurance team, who will work with you to craft a tailored policy that meets the unique needs of your art or collection.
Why Choose Us
We're a specialized fine art insurance broker with a unique approach to protecting your valuable assets. Our exclusive focus on fine art and collectibles allows us to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and market fluctuations.
Our team of experienced underwriters has a deep understanding of the art world, which enables them to tailor solutions specific to your risks. This expertise is invaluable when it comes to creating a customized insurance plan.

We offer personalized claims service, ensuring that the claims process is handled in a timely and efficient manner. This level of service is crucial when dealing with high-value items.
Our bespoke policies are designed to meet the unique needs of the art world, providing peace of mind for collectors and owners. We take the time to understand your specific requirements and create a policy that reflects them.
We have offices across North America, making it easy to work with us regardless of your location. This widespread presence also allows us to provide on-the-ground support and expertise.
Our Team and Expertise
Our team at JMP Insurance Brokers has extensive experience in arranging cost-effective insurance solutions for fine art collections globally. We've worked with museums, universities, and private collectors for over 20 years.
We have a dedicated fine art team that understands the unique requirements of each client, allowing us to tailor coverage to their specific needs. Our team's broad experience and strong relationships with specialist fine art insurers across the world are key to optimized fine art insurance solutions.

We safeguard single masterpieces or entire collections, ensuring comprehensive protection and peace of mind. Our commitment extends beyond insurance to engagement with both the non-profit museum sector and the commercial art sector.
We work closely with clients to ensure they have the flexibility to make informed decisions about their valuable items. We recommend the finest carriers who settle claims directly by check, paid to the policyholder.
We offer a range of ancillary services for valuable article collections, including appraisal services and access to top industry professionals providing counsel on storage, transportation, and maintenance.
Here are some of the types of clients we work with:
- Museums
- Universities
- Events & exhibitions
- Private & corporate collections
- Dealers & galleries
- Auction houses
- Public collections
- Fine art shippers & packers
Scope of Coverage
As a fine art insurance broker, we understand that every piece of art is unique and requires tailored protection. Our solutions are designed to reflect the true value and distinct needs of each piece in your collection.
We arrange all risks of physical loss or damage solutions for various stages of art ownership, including acquisition and sale. This ensures that your art is protected from the moment you acquire it.

Our scope of coverage includes reframing and restoration, which are crucial processes that require specialized care. A damaged or poorly restored piece can significantly decrease its value.
We also cover exhibition and transportation, which are high-risk periods for art pieces. A single mishap during transportation or exhibition can result in costly damage.
In addition to physical damage, we also provide protection against defective title and art collateralization. This means that you can have peace of mind knowing that your art is protected from title issues and financial risks.
Here are the various stages of art ownership that we cover:
- Acquisition
- Sale
- Reframing
- Restoration
- Exhibition
- Transportation
- Defective title
- Art collateralization
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does fine art insurance cost?
Fine art insurance premiums typically range from 1% to 5% of the artwork's value annually, depending on various factors. Learn more about the specific costs and factors that influence your fine art insurance premium.
What is fine arts insurance?
Fine art insurance protects valuable collections of art, rare books, historical artifacts, and more from loss, damage, or theft. It provides financial security for art owners and collectors, giving them peace of mind.
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