Arts, Culture & Heritage Insurance
Museum and Gallery Insurance Providers
Please note: This list is not comprehensive. If you have recommendations for insurance providers that should be included, please contact us at bcma@museum.bc.ca.
Via the Canadian Museums Association, the program provides tailored insurance designed for museums and art galleries, as well as related organizations such as foundations, councils, and societies.
Together with Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc., we are pleased to make available to our members complete and specialized insurance programs and solutions. Better premiums and broader coverage for your organization or society help you feel better knowing that your unique risks are insured.
Offers coverage for both private and public museums, with flexible options that cover all relevant risks, from small, local exhibitors to historical libraries or national archives. Coverage is available for both temporary and permanent exhibitions, as well as items on temporary or long-term loan.
Insurance Solutions to Meet the Unique Needs of: Designated heritage properties, Performing arts centers, theatres, and concert halls, Museums, visitor centers and libraries, Performing arts schools and academies
"We understand the web of complex issues involved in exhibiting, conserving, handling and shipping fine art, whether objects from a museum‘s collection or objects on loan. As such, we deliver the highest standard of professionalism and expertise to our clients."
At ALIGNED Insurance we search through the 65+ top insurance companies in Canada to find you the insurance package that fits your gallery.
Heritage Building Insurance Providers
program specifically developed for the heritage house market
program specifically developed for the heritage house market
all types of heritage property
will insure Heritage Register properties but not designated properties
program specifically developed for the heritage house market
Insurance Resources
Insuring Heritage Properties
Insurers look for well-maintained properties with good claims records. Whether you are buying or renovating a heritage home, you can mitigate risk. Consider the following.
Insurance for Heritage Buildings
A list of insurance providers for heritage buildings in BC
Why Museums Need Business Insurance
Between tearing down and putting up exhibits, transporting precious relics, interacting with the public, and coordinating a sizable staff, there are a lot of variables involved. As hard as you try to keep things flowing smoothly, accidents do happen.
Designing your Insurance Program - An Insurance Handbook
Prepared for New England Museum Association Annual Conference 2009
Compendium: Insurance Policies
For artists and art collections in North America - the USA & Canada
Small Museums Toolkit Vol 3 - Organizational Management
Useful Insurance information from the Small Museums Toolkit v 3
More Resources
BCMA offers a wealth of resources on Emergency Preparedness and Non-profit Administration
