Collectibles Insurance Services

What Collectibles Insurance Services does

Collectibles Insurance Services (DBA Collect Insure) is a Managing General Agent founded in 1966 in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, that underwrites and manages specialty insurance policies for collectibles on behalf of A.M. Best A-rated carriers (United National Insurance Company, Penn-Patriot Insurance Company, and Penn-Star Insurance Company), all members of its parent Global Indemnity Limited (NYSE: GBLI) which acquired the firm in 2010. The company issues two core policy types — Collector Policies for individual collectors ($0 deductible, annual terms) and Dealer Policies for businesses ($500 deductible, 6- or 12-month terms) — and supports them with optional add-ons including Automatic Monthly Increase coverage (1% per month up to $1 million) and Storage Facility Coverage (up to $100,000).

The product portfolio spans 18+ category-specific sub-products covering comic books, coins, fine art, musical instruments, sports memorabilia, guns and edged weapons, Pokemon cards, sneakers, toys, wine, stamps, video games, antiques, and miscellaneous collectibles such as militaria, movie props, and vintage clothing. The core operating technology is an online quote and policy management portal that supports direct customer acquisition, a licensed agent/broker distribution channel, and a dealer-specific quoting process. Underlying coverage addresses accidental breakage, burglary, fire, flood (with geographic carve-outs), theft, loss in the mail, and transit/exhibition losses, with market-value reimbursement rather than actual cash value.

Commercially, CIS distributes through three channels — direct online self-service, inside phone sales (888-837-9537), and an agent/broker network — and operates only in the United States, with explicit flood coverage exclusions in Florida and zones A and V. Revenue is generated through recurring annual insurance premiums scaled to insured collection value, with subscription-style terms, no appraisals required for items under $25,000, and an Investors Coverage variant positioned for collector-investors focused on appreciating alternative assets. The firm employs 251-500 people and is privately held as a wholly owned subsidiary of Global Indemnity Limited.

Name

Collectibles Insurance Services

Legal name

Collectibles Insurance Services, LLC

Website

https://collectinsure.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Collectibles Insurance Services is a Managing General Agent, founded in 1966 and owned by Global Indemnity Limited, that underwrites specialty insurance for collectors and dealers across 18+ collectible categories including comics, coins, art, sports memorabilia, guns, wine, and sneakers in the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Insurance

NAICS

Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities (5242), Insurance Agencies and Brokerages (524210)

SIC

Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service (6411)

akta.pro primary industry

Product Liability & Recall (FSAJAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty/Unique Item Coverage (Fine Art, Antiques, Pianos, Safes) (HSAKANAE)

Keywords

• Specialty insurance
• Collectibles insurance
• Dealer insurance
• Collector policy
• Insurance MGA

Headquarters

HQ city

Bala Cynwyd

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Insurance Premiums: Collectibles Insurance Services generates revenue through annual insurance premiums charged to collectors and dealers for coverage of their collectible items. Policies are offered with 12-month terms for collectors and 12 or 6-month terms for dealers. Premiums are based on the total value of the collection being insured, with competitive rates typically lower than scheduling items on a homeowners policy.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Collectibles Insurance Services is a Managing General Agent that underwrites and administers specialty insurance policies for individual collectors and dealers across categories such as stamps, coins, comics, trading cards, sports memorabilia, wine, fine art, antiques, and classic vehicles. The company delivers Collector Policy Insurance for personal collections and Dealer Insurance for commercial inventories, offering market-value coverage, $0 deductibles, and simplified underwriting without appraisal for collections under $25,000. Policies are sold via online quoting portals and supported by phone-based agents.

Product overview

Collectibles Insurance Services is a Managing General Agent that provides specialized insurance for collectibles, operating as a single unified platform offering two core policy types: Collector Policy Insurance for individual collectors (with $0 deductibles) and Dealer Insurance for businesses (with $500 deductibles). The product portfolio spans 18+ category-specific sub-products including Comic Book Insurance, Coin Insurance, Fine Art Insurance, Musical Instruments Insurance, Sports Memorabilia Insurance, Guns/Knives Insurance, Pokémon Insurance, Sneaker Insurance, Toy Insurance, Wine Insurance, Stamp Insurance, Video Game Insurance, Antiques Insurance, and Other Collections. Optional add-on modules include Automatic Monthly Increase coverage (1% monthly up to $1 million for collection growth) and Storage Facility Coverage (up to $100,000). The company, founded in 1966 and part of Global Indemnity, covers all insurance through carriers rated 'A' (Excellent) by AM Best. Core coverage includes accidental breakage, burglary, fire, flood, loss in mail, theft, and natural disasters with no schedule or appraisal required for items under $25,000.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Collector Policy Insurance A specialty personal-lines insurance policy for individual collectors insuring personal collections of stamps, coins, comics, trading cards, sports memorabilia, wine, fine art, antiques, and similar categories at market value with $0 deductible and no appraisal required for collections under $25,000.
• Dealer Insurance A commercial specialty insurance program for dealers, auction houses, and retailers of collectibles, covering inventory on premises, in transit, on consignment, and at trade shows with market-value coverage and dealer-specific policy administration.
• Stamp Insurance Specialty insurance covering stamp collections at market value, available to individual collectors and dealers under the Collector Policy and Dealer programs.
• Coin Insurance Specialty insurance covering coin collections and dealers' numismatic inventory at market value, available to collectors and dealers.
• Comic Book Insurance Specialty insurance for comic book and graphic novel collections, covering individual collectors' libraries and dealers' stock at agreed market value.
• Trading Card Insurance Specialty insurance for sports and non-sports trading card collections — Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, sports rookies, and graded cards — for collectors and dealers.
• Sports Memorabilia Insurance Specialty insurance for signed, game-used, and collectible sports memorabilia, available to collectors and dealers.
• Wine Collection Insurance Specialty insurance for fine wine cellars and collections, providing market-value coverage against breakage, temperature-related spoilage, theft, and other covered perils.
• Fine Art Insurance Specialty insurance for individual fine art collectors and galleries/dealers covering art at agreed value against damage, theft, and transit losses.
• Antique Insurance Specialty insurance for antique furniture, decorative arts, and collectible antiques, for collectors and dealers.
• Classic and Collector Vehicle Insurance Specialty insurance for classic, antique, and collector vehicles, available to enthusiasts and dealers with agreed-value coverage terms.

Quantifiable outcome

• $0 deductible for collector policies
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Value My StuffminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecommended valuation partner with experts from Sotheby's, Christie's, and leading auction houses. Provides online appraisals for collectibles in 40+ categories within 48 hours.
• CollectifyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollection management software partner for cataloguing, tracking auction prices, and generating reports.
• Capture My AssetsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAsset documentation and management solution partner for documenting collectibles.
• Collector SystemsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCloud-based collectibles management solution providing unlimited storage for collection inventory.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• American Collectors Insurance: Long-standing specialty insurer focused on collector vehicle and personal collectibles (coins, stamps, toys, memorabilia). Direct competitor in the niche collectibles MGA segment with overlapping product breadth, similar agent/broker and direct distribution, and the same target customer (individual collectors and dealers).
• Jewelers Mutual Insurance Group: Specialty mutual insurer for jewelry, watches, and gem-related collections. Directly comparable as a specialty MGA/customer of high-value personal property collectors with similar agent/broker and dealer-facing models, and an analogous single-category specialty positioning.

Emerging players

• Hagerty Insurance Agency: Best known for collector car insurance but has expanded into broader collectibles (cars, car memorabilia, motorcycles) and offers specialty coverage to enthusiast collectors. Comparable in the 'enthusiast-collector' GTM motion, dealer relationships, and brand-led community acquisition.
• Berkley Asset Protection: Specialty MGA within W. R. Berkley focused on personal articles and collectibles coverage for jewelers, collectors, and dealers. Comparable as a specialty MGA serving the same dealer and collector base with similar product structure.

Broad incumbents

• Chubb (Masterpiece Collection): Chubb's Masterpiece product line is the leading high-net-worth personal insurance offering with explicit collectibles coverage (art, jewelry, wine, etc.). Comparable in the HNW collector and dealer-facing segment, but as part of a much broader P&C portfolio rather than a dedicated specialty insurer.
• AIG Private Client Group: Provides high-net-worth personal lines including collectibles, fine art, and jewelry coverage through a global broker network. Comparable in product scope and HNW/dealer customer segment, but sits within a much larger diversified insurance parent.
• PURE Group (Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange): Member-owned HNW personal lines insurer offering fine art, jewelry, and collectibles coverage through broker distribution. Comparable in serving the HNW collector segment with similar coverage breadth, but as a multi-line high-net-worth insurer.
• Hiscox Specialty Insurance: Specialty insurer with personal lines including art, collectibles, and high-value personal property. Comparable in underwriting specialty collectibles for collectors and dealers, but operates across a wider specialty portfolio.
• XL Insurance (AXA XL) Art & Private Clients: Provides fine art and high-value personal property insurance for collectors, dealers, museums, and auction houses. Comparable in the dealer/auction-side specialty coverage segment, but as part of a global commercial insurer portfolio.
• Lloyds of London (collectibles syndicates): London market syndicates write specialty collectibles, art, and jewelry insurance for HNW collectors, dealers, and auction houses globally. Comparable in the specialty collectibles and dealer-facing market, but at a much larger scale and with international reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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