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 for both primary and excess risks, including direct or reinsurance business, on a lead or follow basis across a range of specialist areas
- Cash in Transit – Large multinational operations / Medium-sized domestic operations with limited cash processing / Static ATM operations.
- Fine Art – Museums / Galleries & dealers / Auction houses / Exhibitions / High-net-worth private collections (including personal jewellery) / University library collections / Long-term storage / Coin & stamp dealers / Fine wine & vintage spirits / Classic cars.
- General Specie – Commercial and central bank vault risks / Negotiable and non-negotiable securities depositories / Limited perils excess BBB / Precious metals mining, refining & 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.
Maximum Line Sizes
- Any One Risk – Fine Art and General Specie US$150m, Jewellers Block $60m, Cash in Transit US$50m, Crypto Currency Consortium US$450m, Digital Consortium US$450m
Primary Clients, Sectors and Regions
We provide worldwide coverage across a broad range of clients including but not limited to:
- Central & Commercial Banks.
- Cash in Transit Operators.
- Crypto Currency Custodians.
- Diamond Dealers.
- Diamond Processors.
- Fine Art Dealers.
- Fine Art Galleries.
- Fine Art Museums.
- High Value Cargo Logistics.
- Mints.
- Precious Metal Depositories.
- Precious Metal & Precious Gem Mines.
- Precious Metal Refiners.
- Private Collectors.
- University Collections.
Fine Art & Specie Team
James Croome
Vice President, Active Underwriter Syndicate 2012. Head of Fine Art & Specie
Jonathan Butler
Senior Underwriter, Marine
Peter Brooks
Head of Fine Art & Specie – Global Markets
Steve Turvey
Head of Claims – First Party
Ashlea Messore
Underwriter, Fine Art & Specie
Adam Murray
Claims Manager – First Party
The Arch Difference
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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.