Webinar: Collections Insurance 101 [FREE]

Many rows of museum display cases filled with items from the collection.

Join speakers hosted by the Texas Historical Commission for a webinar on Collections Insurance 101, which will explore the critical role of insurance in protecting museum collections.

Date: Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Time: 10 – 11:30 am CDT
Location: Online

Led by industry experts, this session will delve into the complexities of museum collections insurance, covering key topics such as evaluating your coverage needs, types of valuation, insurance for loans and exhibitions, and key factors that impact pricing.

Whatever your role at your institution, this webinar offers essential knowledge to ensure the safeguarding of cultural treasures for future generations.

Speaker info:

  • Nonie Tompkins is Vice President of Underwriting at Distinguished Fine Art & Collectibles, a specialty insurance provider well-versed in the challenges faced by museums in exhibiting, conserving, handling, and shipping priceless objects.
  • Joy Simpson is Executive Vice President of Business Insurance at Higginbotham specializing in fine arts, museums, and non-profits. Joy has been with Higginbotham since 2007 working in various roles within Property & Casualty.

Register here.

Note: All previous Texas Historical Commission Museum Services Webinars are archived and available to view at any time.