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Fine Arts Insurance Program for Conservators Huntington T. Block (HTB), the largest fine arts insurance brokerage in the U.S., has partnered with the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC) to deliver a specialized insurance program built for professional art conservators. This exclusive Conservators Fine Arts Insurance Program is designed to provide broad, practice-specific protection for fine art and cultural property while it is in a conservator’s care—covering exposures that many standard fine art policies do not address. Ideal Accounts and Appetite This program targets professional conservators and restoration specialists who handle, transport, store, or treat artworks and cultural artifacts owned by others. It fits conservators who work with paintings, textiles, sculpture, paper, photograph collections, decorative arts, and mixed-media objects. Typical good fits include: Private conservation studios that receive museum- or collector-owned pieces for treatment. Mobile conservators who perform on-site stabilization, cleaning, or repair at historic houses, museums, and institutions. Small- to mid-sized conservation practices that require transit and off-site limits for client property. Coverage Highlights and Advantages This AIC-endorsed policy expands on standard fine arts coverage with features that address conservators’ unique exposures, including: Coverage for property of others while in the conservator’s care, custody, and control. Separate limits for property in transit and for items at off-site locations. Automatic $10,000 Errors & Omissions (E&O) sublimit included to help manage professional liability exposures arising from treatment. Optional coverage extensions for studio contents, art libraries, and field equipment. Catastrophic peril coverage options for terrorism, earthquake, wind, and flood (subject to underwriting and availability). Low deductibles starting at $500 and proprietary fine art policy forms that provide broad wording tailored to art risks. Contract and insurance requirement review for conservators with third-party obligations. Underwriting Notes and Minimum Premiums HTB’s in-house fine arts underwriting and claims teams bring more than 200 years of combined experience to this program. With dedicated underwriting authority and a streamlined submission process, HTB typically responds to complete applications within 24 hours. Minimum premiums start at $850, making this an accessible option for small and mid-sized conservation practices. Territories and Availability The Conservators Fine Arts Insurance Program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Policies under this program are underwritten by Ironshore Indemnity Inc., an A.M. Best A XIV rated carrier. Why Work With Huntington T. Block (HTB) As a Managing General Underwriter focused exclusively on fine arts insurance since 1962, HTB offers deep niche expertise and direct access to a specialized underwriting team. Agents and brokers gain: Proprietary fine art forms and carrier access tailored to artworks and cultural property. Fast, responsive quoting and policy issuance from experienced underwriters. In-house claims support familiar with the practical and technical issues involved in art conservation losses. Guidance on contract and insurance requirements when conservators accept third-party work. You might have a client who operates a small studio that regularly transports museum-owned portraits for treatment, or a conservator who travels to historic sites to stabilize collections after a weather event—both are examples of accounts this program is designed to place. Huntington T. Block Insurance Agency, Inc. is a licensed insurance producer in all states; Texas License # 17489; operating in CA under License # 0825502. All descriptions, summaries or highlights of coverage are for general informational purposes only and do not amend, alter or modify the actual terms or conditions of any insurance policy. Coverage is governed only by the terms and conditions of the relevant policy. Frequently Asked Questions What types of accounts are a good fit for this program?This program is ideal for professional art conservators and restoration specialists who handle or restore artwork owned by others—whether from a fixed studio or while providing mobile services. Does the policy cover items in transit or off-site?Yes. The policy includes separate limits for artwork in transit and for items located at off-site locations that are not owned by the conservator. Is Errors & Omissions (E&O) coverage included?Yes. A $10,000 E&O sublimit is included automatically to help protect conservators from professional liability claims related to their services. What is the minimum premium for this program?Minimum premiums start at $850, which makes the program accessible for many small and mid-sized conservation practices. How quickly can quotes be provided?HTB typically provides quotes within 24 hours for complete submissions, thanks to its in-house underwriting authority and specialized fine arts team. Need help placing an account? Connect with a market specialist.

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