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FINE ART AND SPECIE
The world’s foremost experts in managing loss of or damage to jewellery, fine art and other specie risks.
Appraising fine art, jewellery and specie losses requires extensive experience. Our tenured professionals understand how to determine the appropriate course of action in a wide variety of scenarios. We know the right questions to ask and the right documentation to pursue. You can rely on our instincts to “follow the trail.”
Clients turn to us to handle everything from artwork transit stock losses to diamond trade robberies — and our offering doesn’t stop there. We also provide a range of complementary services to support related forensic accounting, liability and risk management needs.
The partner clients trust to protect their treasured assets
Beyond adjusting property damage, our experts are able to advise on risk prevention measures before a loss occurs. We work to establish insurance values, as well as conduct audits of transport, theft, intrusion and malicious damage risks (including alarm contract reviews, mechanical protection, electronic surveillance and detection and risk of fire).
Every day, our professional and private clients trust Sedgwick to recommend and implement measures for loss prevention and the preservation and restoration of their assets — whether they’re of significant sentimental or financial value.
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David Summers
Executive Adjuster
Grace Best-Devereux
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Loss adjusting
Our professionals are experts in fine art, jewellery and other specie lines, so we know the issues at stake. We’re always ready to act quickly to find effective solutions and measures to limit damage and to settle claims fairly and in a timely manner.
Pre-loss valuations
Our experts review and document collections’ art pieces and sentimental heirlooms to determine their value. This ensures property owners are insured appropriately and, in the event of a loss, compensated fairly. We work closely with insurers, updating them on any changes or additions to policyholders’ possessions.
Risk assessments and state of conservation status reports
We regularly conduct these services for large properties, museums, galleries, showrooms and jewellery stores.
Appraisals
We appraise works of fine art, antiques and jewellery, with the goal of determining their monetary value over a specified period of time.
Packaging and transport
Moving valuable objects demands careful packing and delivery in pristine condition. Our experts work with a variety of specialists to ensure safe, secure and seamless transport. We coordinate every step of the logistical journey and confirm all required insurances — giving all stakeholders much needed peace of mind.
Restoring works of fine art
We understand that an item’s value is not only financial, and some things are virtually irreplaceable. Our experts work closely with a network of skilled restoration partners to minimise intervention, control costs and respect the authenticity of the original work.
What we do
In addition to high-level claims adjusting, we provide complementary services to assist with:
- Pre-risk surveying needs
- Risk mitigation recommendations
- Review of fair market valuations and appraisals
- Pre-loss valuation and collection audits
- Preventive site assessments for museums, galleries and private collections
Effective management of fine art, jewellery and specie losses requires balancing relationships in the trade with intricate knowledge of a wide variety of objects and claims — musical instruments, precious metals, fine art, collectibles like wine and memorabilia, gemstones, jewellers block and cash in transit. Our unmatched team provides just the right blend of expertise and partnership.
Specialised handling and logistics expertise
- Coordination with specialised art handlers, transporters and restorers
- Climate control, packaging and customs clearance for international exhibitions or loans
Data-driven tools and insights
- Digital inventory, condition reporting and remote inspection capabilities
- Real-time reporting dashboards for high-value claims and multi-site incidents
Crisis communication and brand protection
- Communication support in the event of theft, vandalism or reputational risk
- Brand protection strategies to manage public perception and stakeholder trust
Tailored solutions
Having worked with a range of policyholders, from major institutions and global businesses to private collectors, our team’s knowledge spans the many risk scenarios insurers and brokers may face. We regularly support:
- Museums and cultural institutions
- Private collectors
- Corporate collections
- Auction houses and galleries
Contact us about our Global Specialty solutions
Available in
- Brazil
- France
- Ireland
- Mexico
- Netherlands
- Portugal
- Singapore
- South Africa
- Spain
- Thailand
- UAE
- United Kingdom
- United States
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