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Trucks should have dual drivers, climate control, air ride suspension, alarm system & GPS tracking Work with professional art shippers & handlers who are experienced in packing and transporting, as well as providing advice on customs logistics Check on options for insurance cover for local and international transit Request for condition reports before packing & after unpacking third parties and temporary storage locations during transit Step 1: Transportation Preparing for Travel 5 ways to protect your art 1. Prepare your artwork for travel • Make sure the truck has climate control, air-ride suspension, alarm system, GPS tracking and two drivers so the truck is never left unattended. • Request a condition report for each piece prior to packing, then again when they are unpacked. • Use only professional art shippers and handlers. And make sure they don’t use third party vendors or temporary storage locations, unless they are experienced with artwork as well. 2. Create a safe environment for display • Maintain stable temperature and humidity levels for your collection. • Use museum quality artificial lighting and avoid direct sunlight. Frame items using UV-protective glazing or install UV film on windows. • Hire a professional art handler to install artwork • Avoid displaying artwork in direct traffic patterns. • Install centrally monitored smoke detectors in all display areas. Install a central station burglar alarm to protect all perimeter and interior access points. Avoid installing artwork near sprinkler heads and plumbing lines, and install water leak detection systems. You may have just made your first art purchase, or added another valuable piece to your art collection. Either way, you can mitigate losses to your artwork by understanding the proper way to transport, store, and display your valuable pieces. Step 2: Display & Maintenance Creating a Safe Environment at Home Lorem ipsu m d o l o r si t amet, Maintain climate controls Avoid displaying artwork where there is busy human traffic Install fire alarms and smoke detectors Avoid installing artwork near sprinkler heads or plumbing lines Mount fragile artwork securely Install burglar alarms, CCTV cameras & motion detectors at all points of entry Ensure the proper maintenance of artwork made from unusual mediums Install alarm contacts or glass break sensors for windows and skylights Outdoor sculptures should be able to withstand the elements Use proper artificial lighting and do not display artwork directly under light or sunlight

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Page 1: 5 ways to protect your art - Chubb · 2018-08-19 · install artwork • Avoid displaying artwork in direct tra˚ c patterns. • Install centrally monitored smoke detectors in all

Step 2:

Display & MaintenanceCreating a Safe Environment at Home

ABC Paint Company

!

Lore

m ip

sum

dolor sit am

et,

Create and regularly update a database of the collection

Store duplicates (in hard and soft copies) of

database, invoices, appraisals and authenticity certi�cates

in di�erent locations

Trucks should have dual drivers,

climate control,air ride suspension,

alarm system & GPS tracking

Work with professional art shippers & handlers who are experienced in packing and transporting, as well as providing advice on customs logistics

Check on options for insurance cover for local and international transit

Request for condition reports before packing & after unpacking

Check if the art shippers will use third parties and temporary storage locations during transit

Step 1:

TransportationPreparing for Travel

Maintain climate controls

Avoid displaying artwork where there is

busy human tra�c

Install �re alarms and smoke detectors

Avoid installing artwork near sprinkler heads or plumbing lines

Mount fragileartwork securely

Install burglar alarms, CCTV cameras & motion detectors at all points of entry

Ensure the proper maintenance of artwork made from unusual mediums

Install alarm contacts

or glass break sensors for

windows and skylights

Experienced sta� in handling artwork of all forms

Outdoor sculptures should be able to

withstand the elements

Use proper arti�cial lighting and do not display artwork

directly under light or sunlight

5 Steps to Protecting your Art Collection

Preparingfor Travel

Creating a Safe Environment

at Home

Selecting a Storage Facility

Step 3:

StorageConsider these factors when selecting a storage facility

Step 4:

Monitoring Updated Values

Step 5:

DatabaseMaintain an Inventory

Su�cient �re/ security protection

and temperature/ humidity control

Acceptable inventory

management

Acceptable building construction

and physical condition

No hazardous adjacent exposure

Photographthe artwork

i. Titleii. Artist iii. Mediumiv. Dimensions

v. Year of creationvi. Sourcevii. Date of purchaseviii. Current location

Include full descriptions of all artworks in the database

Artwork needs to be elevated on racks

Monitoringthe Value of

the Collection

Keeping anInventory

Ensure the valuation of the art collection is up-to-date to avoid inadequate insurance coverage in the event of a claim

XYZ Art Storage

5 ways to protect your art

1. Prepare your artwork for travel

• Make sure the truck has climate control, air-ride suspension, alarm system, GPS tracking and two drivers so the truck is never left unattended.

• Request a condition report for each piece prior to packing, then again when they are unpacked.

• Use only professional art shippers and handlers. And make sure they don’t use third party vendors or temporary storage locations, unless they are experienced with artwork as well.

2. Create a safe environment for display

• Maintain stable temperature and humidity levels for your collection.

• Use museum quality arti� cial lighting and avoid direct sunlight. Frame items using UV-protective glazing or install UV � lm on windows.

• Hire a professional art handler to install artwork

• Avoid displaying artwork in direct tra� c patterns.

• Install centrally monitored smoke detectors in all display areas. Install a central station burglar alarm to protect all perimeter and interior access points. Avoid installing artwork near sprinkler heads and plumbing lines, and install water leak detection systems.

You may have just made your � rst art purchase, or added another valuable piece to your art collection. Either way, you can mitigate losses to your artwork by understanding the proper way to transport, store, and display your valuable pieces.

Step 2:

Display & MaintenanceCreating a Safe Environment at Home

ABC Paint Company

!

Lore

m ip

sum

dolor sit am

et,

Create and regularly update a database of the collection

Store duplicates (in hard and soft copies) of

database, invoices, appraisals and authenticity certi�cates

in di�erent locations

Trucks should have dual drivers,

climate control,air ride suspension,

alarm system & GPS tracking

Work with professional art shippers & handlers who are experienced in packing and transporting, as well as providing advice on customs logistics

Check on options for insurance cover for local and international transit

Request for condition reports before packing & after unpacking

Step 1:

TransportationPreparing for Travel

Maintain climate controls

Avoid displaying artwork where there is

busy human tra�c

Install �re alarms and smoke detectors

Avoid installing artwork near sprinkler heads or plumbing lines

Mount fragileartwork securely

Install burglar alarms, CCTV cameras & motion detectors at all points of entry

Ensure the proper maintenance of artwork made from unusual mediums

Install alarm contacts

or glass break sensors for

windows and skylights

Experienced sta� in handling artwork of all forms

Outdoor sculptures should be able to

withstand the elements

Use proper arti�cial lighting and do not display artwork

directly under light or sunlight

5 Steps to Protecting your Art Collection

Preparingfor Travel

Creating a Safe Environment

at Home

Selecting a Storage Facility

Step 3:

StorageConsider these factors when selecting a storage facility

Step 4:

Monitoring Updated Values

Step 5:

DatabaseMaintain an Inventory

Su�cient �re/ security protection

and temperature/ humidity control

Acceptable inventory

management

Acceptable building construction

and physical condition

No hazardous adjacent exposure

Photographthe artwork

i. Titleii. Artist iii. Mediumiv. Dimensions

v. Year of creationvi. Sourcevii. Date of purchaseviii. Current location

Include full descriptions of all artworks in the database

Artwork needs to be elevated on racks

Monitoringthe Value of

the Collection

Keeping anInventory

Ensure the valuation of the art collection is up-to-date to avoid inadequate insurance coverage in the event of a claim

XYZ Art Storage

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© 2018 Chubb is the marketing name used to refer to subsidiaries of Chubb Limited providing insurance and related services. For a list of these subsidiaries, please visit our website at www.chubb.com. Insurance provided by U.S. based Chubb underwriting companies. All products may not be available in all states. Coverage is subject to the language of the policies as actually issued. Surplus lines insurance sold only through licensed surplus lines producers. Chubb Personal Risk Services, P.O. Box 1600, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889-1600 Form 02-01-0771 (Ed. 02/18)

3. Select an appropriate art storage facility

• Make sure the facility doesn’t have any adjacent hazardous exposures, such as a paint store or gas station.

• Check that the building is in good condition and has appropriate � re and security components in place.

• Ensure that humidity and temperature levels are correct.• Make sure your artwork is stored on elevated racks or shelves in case of � ooding.• Speak with sta� to ensure that they are experienced in handling artwork, and have

appropriate inventory management systems in place.

4. Update the value of your collection

• Hire an appraiser with the appropriate expertise to value your collection

• Ensure that the value of your collection is updated regularly.

• This will ensure that you have the appropriate insurance coverage in the event of a claim.

5. Keep your inventory up-to-date

• Create and regularly update a database of your collection.• Include a full description of each piece, including artist, title,

medium, dimensions, year of creation, source, date of purchase, current location, and a high resolution photo of the artwork.

• Store a duplicate of your inventory, appraisals, invoices, and authenticity certi� cates in a secure o� -site location.

Step 2:

Display & MaintenanceCreating a Safe Environment at Home

ABC Paint Company

!

Lore

m ip

sum

dolor sit am

et,

Create and regularly update a database of the collection

Store duplicates (in hard and soft copies) of

database, invoices, appraisals and authenticity certi�cates

in di�erent locations

Trucks should have dual drivers,

climate control,air ride suspension,

alarm system & GPS tracking

Work with professional art shippers & handlers who are experienced in packing and transporting, as well as providing advice on customs logistics

Check on options for insurance cover for local and international transit

Request for condition reports before packing & after unpacking

Step 1:

TransportationPreparing for Travel

Maintain climate controls

Avoid displaying artwork where there is

busy human tra�c

Install �re alarms and smoke detectors

Avoid installing artwork near sprinkler heads or plumbing lines

Mount fragileartwork securely

Install burglar alarms, CCTV cameras & motion detectors at all points of entry

Ensure the proper maintenance of artwork made from unusual mediums

Install alarm contacts

or glass break sensors for

windows and skylights

Experienced sta� in handling artwork of all forms

Outdoor sculptures should be able to

withstand the elements

Use proper arti�cial lighting and do not display artwork

directly under light or sunlight

5 Steps to Protecting your Art Collection

Preparingfor Travel

Creating a Safe Environment

at Home

Selecting a Storage Facility

Step 3:

StorageConsider these factors when selecting a storage facility

Step 4:

Monitoring Updated Values

Step 5:

DatabaseMaintain an Inventory

Su�cient �re/ security protection

and temperature/ humidity control

Acceptable inventory

management

Acceptable building construction

and physical condition

No hazardous adjacent exposure

Photographthe artwork

i. Titleii. Artist iii. Mediumiv. Dimensions

v. Year of creationvi. Sourcevii. Date of purchaseviii. Current location

Include full descriptions of all artworks in the database

Artwork needs to be elevated on racks

Monitoringthe Value of

the Collection

Keeping anInventory

Ensure the valuation of the art collection is up-to-date to avoid inadequate insurance coverage in the event of a claim

XYZ Art Storage

Step 2:

Display & MaintenanceCreating a Safe Environment at Home

ABC Paint Company

!

Lore

m ip

sum

dolor sit am

et,

Create and regularly update a database of the collection

Store duplicates (in hard and soft copies) of

database, invoices, appraisals and authenticity certi�cates

in di�erent locations

Trucks should have dual drivers,

climate control,air ride suspension,

alarm system & GPS tracking

Work with professional art shippers & handlers who are experienced in packing and transporting, as well as providing advice on customs logistics

Check on options for insurance cover for local and international transit

Request for condition reports before packing & after unpacking

Step 1:

TransportationPreparing for Travel

Maintain climate controls

Avoid displaying artwork where there is

busy human tra�c

Install �re alarms and smoke detectors

Avoid installing artwork near sprinkler heads or plumbing lines

Mount fragileartwork securely

Install burglar alarms, CCTV cameras & motion detectors at all points of entry

Ensure the proper maintenance of artwork made from unusual mediums

Install alarm contacts

or glass break sensors for

windows and skylights

Experienced sta� in handling artwork of all forms

Outdoor sculptures should be able to

withstand the elements

Use proper arti�cial lighting and do not display artwork

directly under light or sunlight

5 Steps to Protecting your Art Collection

Preparingfor Travel

Creating a Safe Environment

at Home

Selecting a Storage Facility

Step 3:

StorageConsider these factors when selecting a storage facility

Step 4:

Monitoring Updated Values

Step 5:

DatabaseMaintain an Inventory

Su�cient �re/ security protection

and temperature/ humidity control

Acceptable inventory

management

Acceptable building construction

and physical condition

No hazardous adjacent exposure

Photographthe artwork

i. Titleii. Artist iii. Mediumiv. Dimensions

v. Year of creationvi. Sourcevii. Date of purchaseviii. Current location

Include full descriptions of all artworks in the database

Artwork needs to be elevated on racks

Monitoringthe Value of

the Collection

Keeping anInventory

Ensure the valuation of the art collection is up-to-date to avoid inadequate insurance coverage in the event of a claim

XYZ Art Storage

Step 2:

Display & MaintenanceCreating a Safe Environment at Home

ABC Paint Company

!

Lore

m ip

sum

dolor sit am

et,

Create and regularly update a database of the collection

Store duplicates (in hard and soft copies) of

database, invoices, appraisals and authenticity certi�cates

in di�erent locations

Trucks should have dual drivers,

climate control,air ride suspension,

alarm system & GPS tracking

Work with professional art shippers & handlers who are experienced in packing and transporting, as well as providing advice on customs logistics

Check on options for insurance cover for local and international transit

Request for condition reports before packing & after unpacking

Step 1:

TransportationPreparing for Travel

Maintain climate controls

Avoid displaying artwork where there is

busy human tra�c

Install �re alarms and smoke detectors

Avoid installing artwork near sprinkler heads or plumbing lines

Mount fragileartwork securely

Install burglar alarms, CCTV cameras & motion detectors at all points of entry

Ensure the proper maintenance of artwork made from unusual mediums

Install alarm contacts

or glass break sensors for

windows and skylights

Experienced sta� in handling artwork of all forms

Outdoor sculptures should be able to

withstand the elements

Use proper arti�cial lighting and do not display artwork

directly under light or sunlight

5 Steps to Protecting your Art Collection

Preparingfor Travel

Creating a Safe Environment

at Home

Selecting a Storage Facility

Step 3:

StorageConsider these factors when selecting a storage facility

Step 4:

Monitoring Updated Values

Step 5:

DatabaseMaintain an Inventory

Su�cient �re/ security protection

and temperature/ humidity control

Acceptable inventory

management

Acceptable building construction

and physical condition

No hazardous adjacent exposure

Photographthe artwork

i. Titleii. Artist iii. Mediumiv. Dimensions

v. Year of creationvi. Sourcevii. Date of purchaseviii. Current location

Include full descriptions of all artworks in the database

Artwork needs to be elevated on racks

Monitoringthe Value of

the Collection

Keeping anInventory

Ensure the valuation of the art collection is up-to-date to avoid inadequate insurance coverage in the event of a claim

XYZ Art Storage