June 13, 2019
Last November Leonardo da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi sold for a record-breaking $450.3 million, and Simon Shaw of Sotheby’s recently said, “I think demand is at an all-time high at this point for the very best of the best. It’s a…
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In the days before the Internet, newspapers and magazines automatically contacted and paid photographers or their agencies for the use of their images: without doing so, they would not have access to their photographs. But with the advent of digital…
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A Philadelphia resident’s home was broken into by robbers specifically asking for jewelry. A critically-acclaimed actress’ Oscar dress, purportedly sewn with thousands of dollars worth of pearls, is stolen from her hotel room. Millions of dollars’ worth of rare Indian jewels are…
Read MoreMay 18, 2019
Why would anyone hack the NHS? Why would anyone hack your business? But you should be thinking “when”, not “if” now. Cyber security is a pressing management issue – and with new GDPR data laws, the potential cost of an…
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Those of us privileged with owning fine art and instruments have a responsibility to protect them for future generations. These good practices will help protect your art and instruments, your bank balance, and – to some extent – your legacy……
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If you need to ship part of your art collection – between homes or on loan, perhaps – make sure you ask the right questions and get the right insurance to preserve the value of their investment. 10 Crucial Questions to…
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Check out our FREE white paper on risk and insurance: Doing Business in the UK. La Playa’s Elaine Lamb considers the insurance implications for US businesses looking to expand into the UK. With London voted #1 European city for business for…
Read MoreFebruary 1, 2019
La Playa offers affordable insurance protection in cyber space for arts organizations. But why do you need Cyber Liability Insurance? Most arts organizations would agree that data or information is one of their most important assets – it’s almost certainly worth many times…
Read MoreFebruary 1, 2019
Cyber Liability Insurance is a must for arts organisations. Many arts organisations hold valuable data on patrons and VIP supporters; engage volunteers; thrive on social media; and rely on creative content for impact. And few enjoy the sort of budget…
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