Fine Art & Specie

As a reliable and constant lead market presence, we offer a diverse product offering supported by bespoke, detailed and focused wordings.

Range of Coverage

We provide cover across Continental Europe on an all risks physical loss or damage basis, for both primary or excess risks, including direct or reinsurance business. Available coverages include:

Cash in Transit — Large multinational operations; medium-sized domestic operations with limited cash processing; static ATM operations.
Fine Art — Museums; galleries and dealers; auction houses; exhibitions; high-net-worth private collections (including personal jewellery); personal lines insurance; university library collections; long-term storage; coin and stamp dealers; fine wine and vintage spirits; classic and modern cars.
General Specie — Commercial and central bank vault risks; negotiable and non-negotiable securities depositories; limited perils excess BBB; precious metals mining, refining and international transits; pawn brokers; third-party custodial storage of digital assets (cryptocurrencies); excess investor compensation (SIPA/CIPF/FSCS); safety deposit box facilities; diamond processing.
Jewellers Block — Wholesale diamond dealers; retail jewellers; jewellery manufacturers.

Paul Seip

Head of Fine Art & Specie, European Markets

Mobile: +31 6 51 61 92 44

[email protected]

Fine Art & Specie Factsheet 2025

Key Clients

We provide coverage across a broad range of clients including but not limited to:

Cash in Transit Operators
Central and Commercial Banks
Crypto Currency Custodians
Diamond Processors
Fine Art Dealers
Fine Art Galleries
Fine Art Museums
University Collections

Maximum Line Sizes

Any One Risk:

Fine Art and General Specie US$/£/€100m
Jewellers Block and Cash in Transit US$/£/€50m

The Arch Difference

Curious about Risk

Solution-Focused

Passionate about Service

A Dependable Partner

Our Brand Promise

Pursuing Better Together encapsulates how we do business at Arch Insurance. It is an approach that is based on collaboration, responsiveness and a genuine commitment to continually raising the bar.

It is our promise to our brokers, colleagues and other partners to:

Listen, share insights and work together to deliver informed solutions.
Build trusting, respectful and responsive relationships.
Understand your goals and explore possibilities together.

Pursuing Better Together Transcript

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On-screen text, 00:02 – 00:15: Pursuing Better Together. Better. It’s a promise. Not a boast. It’s being prepared. And being committed. Better listens intently, to provide information solutions.

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On-screen text, 00:18 – 00:28: Better communicates, to drive consistent decision making. Better collaborates, creating positive outcomes. Better responds, and builds lasting relationships.

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On-screen text, 00:33 – 00:45: Better is about continuous improvement, and a can-do attitude. Better challenges the status quo. Better is bold. Better is open minded. Better explores possibilities.

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On-screen text, 00:49 – 1:03: Better is mindful. Better is inclusive and empathetic. Better is straightforward and upfront. Better is a partner. Better is shared goals. Better is shared success. Let’s pursue better together.

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