Fine art insurance for individual and corporate collectors, artists, dealers and exhibitors

Macbeth Insurance Brokers in Reading, Berkshire specialise in fine art insurance for individual and corporate collectors, artists and galleries...

Insuring fine art and antiques requires a specialist insurance policy from a specialist company. Our insurers include individual collectors, dealers and exhibitors as well as museums and galleries. We also offer insurance cover specifically designed for professionals in the world of fine art, such as auctioneers and valuers.

Our private client division, Macbeth Premier Clients, has specialised in fine art insurance for over 15 years and have a wealth of experience. We will provide you with an exceptional level of personal service and a dedicated account manager will handle your policy from inception to renewal including a complete claim service so you can just relax and leave matters to us.

We have developed strong relations with Europe's foremost insurers of art including Hiscox and Axa Art. We are also able to recommend highly reputable specialist companies such as valuers and restorers.

Our policies typically include:

• "All risks" worldwide cover, including accidental loss and damage - Our broad coverage means all your possessions are automatically covered wherever you are in the world, including for breakage.
• Agreed value approach - you can be reassured that your possessions are covered to the agreed insured value without quibble. In the event of damage or a loss, you will receive payment for the exact amount listed for the item - with no deductions.
• Specified cover - Specified cover means you can agree on an insured value for individual valuable items. In the event of a loss, you will receive the exact specified amount with no deductions.
• Cover for loss in original value - If an item is damaged, our insurers will pay to restore it as perfectly as possible. Plus we will compensate you for any loss in original value due to the damage.
• Cash or replacement option - Some items cannot be replaced like-for-like. So you have the choice of replacing an item with something similar from your own supplier, or keeping the full cash settlement.
• New acquisitons are included, up to 25% of the total of the total amount insured 
• Valuations only required for high value items - We only require valuations for very expensive items and Macbeth has negotiated preferential rates with leading valuation companies.
• Replacement of a pair or set - If you lose one item of a pair or set, you can choose to receive the full replacement cost of that pair or set if you provide us with the remaining piece.

At Macbeth, finding the right level of protection for you is only part of the services that we offer to our clients. Our dedicated and friendly team of high net worth experts provide an exceptional individual service that includes:

• A dedicated account manager
• An out of office telephone number for our Managing Director in case you need us
• A home visit where necessary
• A full, hassle free claim service designed to create minimal disruption
• A “paper free” transaction
• Advice on security
• Recommending specialist valuers for fine art and antiques
• Recommending professional surveyors

If you would like to discuss fine art insurance further, call a premier client account manager at Macbeth Insurance Brokers on 0118 945 2944 or email info@macbeths.co.uk