Insurance Resources
ResoThe following resources are provided as a service to artists in search of additional information on business insurance coverage specific to their unique needs. We do not endorse any products offered by these companies.
Organizations and Publications
A. M. BEST COMPANY, INC.
Ambest Road
Oldwick, NJ 08858
Phone: 908-439-2200
E-mail: customer_service@ambest.com
www.ambest.com
A. M. Best Company does independent ratings of insurance companies. Register with them to access the financial stability ratings for your current or potential insurance carrier.
ARTIST HELP NETWORK
E-mail: info1@artisthelpnetwork.com
www.artisthelpnetwork.com
Artist Help Network offers a list of national organizations as well as agencies that offer studio insurance.
FIGHT BAD-FAITH INSURANCE COMPANIES (FBIC)
E-mail: MyBadFaithStory@badfaithinsurance.org
www.badfaithinsurance.org
FBIC compiles ratings from state insurance agencies and from individuals who have made insurance claims to establish good and bad faith ratings for insurance companies.
INSURANCE INFORMATION INSTITUTE
110 William Street
New York, NY 10038
Phone: 212-346-5500
www.iii.org
This site offers descriptions of business insurance coverages.
STANDARD & POOR'S
55 Water Street
New York, NY 10041
Phone: 212-438-1000
E-mail: questions@standardandpoors.com
www.standardandpoors.com
Standard & Poor's does independent ratings of insurance companies. Register with them to access the financial stability ratings for your current or potential insurance carrier.
STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT LISTING
National Association of Insurance Commissioners
2301 McGee Street Suite 800
Kansas City, MO 64108-2662
Phone: 816-842-3600
www.naic.org
Through your insurance commissioner’s office you can find out if an insurance company is licensed to do business in your state. Some states also maintain complaint rankings for insurance companies doing business in their state.
UNITED POLICYHOLDERS
110 Pacific Avenue, PMB 262
San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone: 510-763-9740
E-mail: info@unitedpolicyholders.org
www.unitedpolicyholders.org
A non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public on insurance issues and consumer rights.
Business Insurance Sources
The following organizations and companies offer business insurance to artists. We provide this as a resource only, and do not endorse products offered by any company or organization. If you know of other organizations or companies who have plans specifically designed for artists please contact us at insurance@studioprotector.org
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF WOODTURNERS (AAW)
222 Landmark Center
75 5th St. W.
St. Paul, MN 55102
Phone: 651-484-9094
Fax: 651-484-1724
http://www.woodturner.org/org/mbrship/insurance/business.htm
AMERICAN CRAFT COUNCIL (ACC)
72 Spring St.
New York, NY 10012
Phone: 212-274-0630
E-mail: council@craftcouncil.org
www.craftcouncil.org, insurance page (BRI)
American Craft Council provides a discounted property and casualty insurance program for its professional members.
BROWER INSURANCE
111 Hoff Road
Westerville, OH 43082
Phone:800-918-2300
E-mail: dkotary@browerinsurance.com
www.browerinsurance.com
Brower Insurance has available business insurance designed for the craft artist (IL, IN, MI, OH, and PA).
CRAFTSMAN POLICY
Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company
P.O. Box 468
Neenah, WI 54957-0468
Phone: 800-558-6411
E-mail: marketing@jminsure.com
www.jewelersmutual.com
Property and liability insurance specifically for jewelers.
FRACTURED ATLAS
248 W. 35th Street
Suite 1202
New York, NY 10001
Phone: 212-277-8020
fax: 212-277-8025
support@fracturedatlas.org
http://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/liability/
Fractured Atlas is a non-profit organization that serves a national community of artists and arts organizations. It has a variety of insurance products available to members and through partner organizations.
THE HARTFORD BUSINESS INSURANCE
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.
Hartford Plaza, 690 Asylum Avenue
Hartford, CT 06115
Phone: 860-547-5000
http://www.thehartford.com
FOURNIER GROUP INSURANCE COMPANY
10802 SE Washington St
Portland, OR 97216
Attn: ISGB Service Team
Phone: 800-851-3237
E-mail: isgbinfo@fourniergroup.net
The International Society of Glass Beadmakers (www.isgb.org) provides business insurance to their members through Fournier Group.
THE HARTFORD INSURANCE FOR BLACKSMITHS
Industrial Coverage Corporation
62 South Ocean Avenue
Patchogue, NY 11772
Phone: Mickey Romeo, 800.242.9872 x 115
http:// www.industrialcoverage.com/abana.cfm
Hartford offers business coverage through the Artist's & Blacksmith's Assoc. of North America (ABANA).
JOHN BUTTINE INSURANCE
125 Park Avenue, Third Floor
New York, NY 10017
Phone: 800-964-4454
E-mail: info@buttine.com
www.buttine.com
Provides general liability and property insurance coverage on a per-show basis.
K & K INSURANCE GROUP, INC.
P.O. Box 2338
Fort Wayne, IN 46801-2338
800-637-4757
E-mail: KK_General@kandkinsurance.com
www.kandkinsurance.com
K & K Insurance offers liability insurance for craft artists while participating in shows. View details in the following area of their website: Concessionaires, Exhibitors and Vendors.
THE MANAGING AGENCY GROUP
Smith, Bell & Thompson Insurance
PO Box 730
Burlington, VT 05402-0730
Barbara J. Donnelly, 800-274-6364 x417
E-mail: bdonnelly@sbtinsurance.com
www.mag-hrh.com, www.sbtinsurance.com
MAG offers an artist’s insurance program. The American Association of Woodturners offers a business insurance policy for its members through MAG.
QUILTERS INSURANCE
HUB International Milne of Arizona
1750 E Glendale Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85020
Chris Johnston, (800) 688-7472
Email: chris.johnston@hubinternational.com
A business insurance policy designed for quilters who work from home with minimal retail traffic.
RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
9025 North Lindbergh Drive
Peoria, IL 61615-1499
Phone: 877-882-8189
E-mail: Ashley_Bustinza@rlicorp.com
www.rlicorp.com
RLI Insurance Company writes insurance for in-home businesses, including many types of craft media (excludes furniture makers).