Fine art presents some very specific risk exposures - and they’re not always what you’d expect. La Playa’s specialist Fine Art insurance practice boasts a team of insurance experts with genuine art knowledge. Our in-depth technical understanding of fine art and instruments means we speak your language - and we can save you time and headaches if you need to make a claim. We work with the world's leading art insurers, who understand the sensitivities and market dynamics in the field, and the importance of preserving works of art and fine instruments for future generations.
With decades of experience in finding insurance solutions for businesses and collectors in the field of fine art and musical instruments, we provide a nuanced and authentic understanding unparalleled by other Fine Art insurance providers. From Stradivarius, Amati or Guarneri instruments and bows to art fairs, pop-up galleries, moving private collections around the world (including on yachts), we can provide the right protection.
Based in the US, with partner capability in the UK, La Playa Fine Art is an award-winning independent specialist insurance broker supporting businesses and collectors in the world of fine instruments and art with expert advice and personalized insurance policies. A registered Lloyd’s of London broker, we can take care of even the most unusual and complex risks, with direct access to world-class underwriting solutions from the elite market of premier specialist insurance.
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Careful listening to really understand your needs and priorities
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As much help as you need with completing forms to provide risk information
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A discreet and complimentary appraisal* to assess the risks and ensure you have the right coverage where you need it
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An independent market review - so you don’t have to shop around comparing policies, cover limits, risks covered and smallprint exclusions
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Careful monitoring of the carriers’ financial strength, claims and customer service
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An independent recommendation of the best policy for you - and why
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Specialist policy wordings from underwriters who have demonstrated excellence and deep understanding of your risk exposures. We have analyzed a wide range of policy wordings and have selected only the best for our panel. Our advisors have a deep working knowledge of these policies
*subject to insurer availability
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An intelligently designed portfolio of protection across multiple asset classes, liabilities and territories
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Advice on how best to manage your risks - to keep you safe but also to keep insurance costs down
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A dedicated advisor so you can speak to the same person each time.
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Expert guidance on valuations, security and risk management, and connecting you with specialist advisors and suppliers
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Direct phone and email access to your adviser for questions and advice.
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Policy documents emailed to you - no logins and passwords to remember
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An advocate beside you if you make a claim - thinking laterally to mitigate the impact, making useful connections to get you back up and running, and driving through a swift financial settlement
We understand your needs in ways other insurance providers don’t. We speak the language of fine art, and know what it takes to pull together your needs with insurance policies that will really deliver when you make a claim. With decades of success in protecting fine art, we are more than familiar with the industry-specific issues and solutions.
No matter your specialty, our team at the La Playa Fine Art insurance practice will connect you with the exact insurance program and insurer your business or organization needs. Manage your risks, make the best decisions, and protect your collections with our expert, knowledgeable advice.