Resources: Chapter 20

LOCAL LINKS

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AGJ)
Offers the Fine Art Policy, which covers private and public entities including museums, universities, collectors, corporate collections, and dealers.

ARTPro Risk Management Resources, Inc.
Personalized insurance programs for art galleries and owners of collections. Also offers written appraisals.

Illinois Division of Insurance (DOI)
Protects the rights of Illinois citizens in their insurance transactions, and monitors insurance providers' abilities to meet financial obligations.

Near North National Group
Risk management group specializing in fine arts, exhibition and trade shows for museums, galleries, dealers and artists.

Willis Limited
The Fine Art, Jewelry Special Division provides coverage and advice for auctioneers, fine art packers and shippers, dealers, galleries, private and corporate collections, museums and exhibitions.

NATIONAL LINKS

Aon Huntington Block
Customized insurance policies for a variety of art space-related needs, with special emphasis on museums.

Association and Society Insurance (ASI)
Offers the Artist/Craftsman Protection Plan, which provides property and general liability insurance for artists and crafts persons.

Chubb Group
Insurance for museums and cultural institutions. Must purchase insurance through agents.

Collector's Risk
Provides specialized insurance policies to galleries, museums, art dealers, and private and corporate collections.

Fireman's Fund Insurance
Offers a fine art policy that provides coverage for individuals in the fine arts and the entertainment industry. Policies can be customized to cover equipment, damage while in transit, theatrical property, etc.

Flather & Perkins Insurance Co.
Liability and commercial events, trade shows and art-related events. Fine Arts packages for works in progress, and damage claims.

Francis L. Dean Associates, Inc.
Dance studio insurance.

Hartford Financial Services Group
Offers customized packages for art space insurance, as well as home-based business and small business policies. Policies must be purchased through an insurance agent.

Hub International Insurance
Formerly known as Kaye Fine Arts, this company provides insurance coverage for artists' own work, and coverage for collectors, galleries and other art-related insurance needs.

Insurance Information Institute
Q&A's on how to find an insurance broker, and helpful articles for businesses in Illinois. Website is geared toward demystifying the insurance industry.

InsureEvents.com
Insurance brokers for the arts and entertainment industries. Art-related events, museums, institutions and galleries. Also offers touring artist insurance and a variety of liability coverages.

Managing Agency Group
Offers the American Craft Council Insurance Program, which provides replacement costs of buildings, raw materials, equipment, drawings and papers, etc., as well as protection from theft.

Marsh, Inc.
Through its Fine Art Practice, Marsh creates programs exclusively for art galleries and dealers, private and corporate art collectors, exhibitions, museum and university collections and other fine art related risks. They also insure artists' works and studios.

MusicPro Insurance Agency, LLC
Offers coverage for instruments and equipment, liability for studios and tours, etc.

National Small Business United
Offers health and business insurance to members through Mutual of Omaha. Membership is open to anyone.

RLI Insurance
RLI's In-Home Business Policy offers coverage for a variety of art and craft practices, including art studios, galleries, and artists' supplies.

Thomson & Pratt Insurance Associates, Inc.
Fine art insurance specialists for museums, galleries and collectors.