SPECIALTIES

Fine art & specie

Protecting the priceless: Expertise in fine art & specie claims. In an industry based on trust, fine art and specie-related losses require careful handling by the right professionals.

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Appraising fine art, jewellery, and specie losses require the experience of understanding the most appropriate approach to take, and knowing what questions to ask, what documentation to request and having the right instincts to ‘follow the trail’.

Our service doesn’t stop with material damage losses, be that for an artwork transit stock loss or a diamond trader robbery. We also provide many complementary services to assist with financial accounting and liability, along with related adjusting and risk management services.

Every day, our professional and private clients trust Sedgwick

In addition to adjusting property damage, our experts are equipped to intervene before a claim takes place with prevention measures. We can establish insurance or sharing values, as well as audits of transport, theft, intrusion and malicious acts (including contract guarantee, mechanical protection, electronic surveillance & detection and risk of fire).

Every day, our professional and private clients trust that Sedgwick can recommend and implement measures for prevention, preservation and restoration of their assets – whether they be of significant sentimental or financial value.

Our experience

What we do

In addition to our high-level claims adjusting service, 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, or private collections

Fine art, jewellery, and specie losses require the right person to balance the special relationships involved in the trade, and a knowledge of how to handle losses relating to the wide variety of objects, from musical instruments, precious metals, fine art, collectibles like wine and memorabilia, gemstones, jewellers block, and cash in transit.

Specialised handling & logistics expertise

Coordination with specialised art handlers, transporters, and restorers
Climate control, packaging, and customs clearance for international exhibitions or loans

Digital tools & reporting

Digital inventory tools, condition reporting apps, and remote inspection capabilities
Real-time reporting dashboards for high-value claims or multi-site incidents

Crisis communication & brand protection

Crisis communication support in the event of theft, vandalism, or reputational risk
Brand protection strategies to manage public perception and stakeholder trust

Client segmentation

Working with insureds from major institutions, global businesses, down to the private collector, the personal knowledge of our team spans the many risk scenarios that insurers and brokers may be presented with: