How should I insure a collection?
Preservation, Storage & Insurance · Revised 3 August 2026
Insure on an agreed-value basis under a specialist fine art policy rather than within a general household contents policy, which typically caps single-item cover far below the value of good material. Review the schedule every few years, and after any significant acquisition.
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