Museums and Galleries Insurance

Yes, we frequently come across the issue of Government Indemnity and certain exemptions, but this does not prevent us from obtaining quotations for you albeit we would require details of any ‘claims’ that may have been paid or are outstanding in relation to the existing exemption arrangements.

Yes, we can arrange cover for both internal transits within the UK and also from the UK to overseas locations where required.  As far as the movement of a collection is concerned we would normally arrange this on an ‘agreed value’ basis to ensure that the compensation payable to you in the event of a loss meets with your expectations.  There would however be a need to have some in depth knowledge as to the proposed transportation method and packing method used for any movement of a collection.

Yes, this would normally be dealt with through the medium of professional indemnity insurance which accommodates the exposures presented by offering advice to third parties and where there is an allegation that the advice given was in some way incorrect or misleading.

Yes, but the standard cover is for forcible and violent entry to and from the premises and would not accommodate theft during opening hours.