Museums and similar institutions

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Artworks are cultural assets that need to be protected and conserved. They are collected, displayed in museums and at exhibition venues and made accessible to an interested public. Art is magic and enchants us in many ways. The enthusiasm for art brings people together.

Your collection consists of numerous different exhibits

Items in your collection are on loan to third parties

Your collection is spread over different locations

Your collection has substantial monetary value

Your collection deserves the best possible protection at all times

Your collection changes regularly; you acquire new exhibits, receive bequests or organize exhibitions with items on loan to you

Why Helvetia?

Thanks to our long-standing partnership with the Swiss Museums Association, we have first-hand knowledge of the needs and concerns of museums and museum institutions. This allows us to maintain a dense network of contacts with key international museums and exhibition venues. Networking is just one of our strengths. Take out art insurance with us and profit from our dedication and expertise. We offer protection for artworks, collectibles and cultural assets of all kind.

"We provide tailored coverage for your inventory to meet all your requirements as a museum."

Pascal Barbato, Global Head of Marine, Aviation & Art

Our solutions at a glance

Protection

We protect your inventory against all possible hazards, including damage caused by visitors or you yourself. Objects on loan also enjoy the same protection. This means that everything which is not explicitly excluded is insured. Our coverage naturally also includes frames, protective glass and pedestals.

Mobility

We offer you the option of coinsuring all items in transit for exhibition purposes worldwide "from nail to nail" or "from location to location", whether they be objects in your collection or exhibits on loan to or from others. Everything is covered, from the moment items are taken down and packed, while in transit and during interim storage, and again when unpacked and positioned at the new location. Whenever you wish, your objects can be moved between the agreed locations. Together with you, we will also work out suitable coverage for objects of yours at temporary locations, for instance with the restorer.

Security

You can rest assured that the fully individualized coverage that we provide for your collection and exhibition activities will meet your institution's requirements. Should an unexpected loss occur despite the security installations and loss prevention measures in place, we guarantee that your claim will be settled fairly and promptly. Restoration costs, impairment and potential total loss are covered. You will also benefit from our Art Loss Register service for stolen artworks.

Flexibility

We provide tailored coverage for your inventory to meet all your requirements as a museum.

Professionalism

You can depend on us to handle your insurance matters at home and abroad with the utmost discretion and professionalism – whether we are advising you on how to protect your exhibits against burglary and theft, or giving you recommendations on restoration, conservation, storage and transport.