JIBNA Personal Jewelry Insurance

What JIBNA Personal Jewelry Insurance does

JIBNA Personal Jewelry Insurance is a US-based, private specialty insurance operation focused on protecting high-value personal jewelry and related valuables. It is associated with JM Insurance Agency Partners, a specialty brokerage operating as a member company of Jewelers Mutual Group, headquartered in Louisville, United States, with founding tied to 2007. The firm serves individual consumers owning high-value jewelry that exceeds standard homeowners-policy limits, as well as business lines covering jewelers, pawnbrokers, fine-art collectors, outdoor sports & recreation operators, wineries, and check cashers. Its product set spans High-Value Jewelry Insurance, Fine Art Insurance, Collectibles Insurance, Outdoor Sports & Recreation Insurance, Jewelers Block Insurance, and Pawnbrokers Insurance, with supplementary home, renters, and auto offerings cited on the personal side.

The core operational premise is brokerage-based rather than carrier-based: the firm accesses 160+ insurance carriers (with 150+ referenced on the homepage), enabling placement of hard-to-place risks across all 50 US states where it holds licensing and appointments. Distribution is sales-led, executed through dedicated advisors for personal and commercial clients and through a broker channel that helps third-party insurance brokers evaluate exposures and secure specialty coverage. A dedicated Asset Protection team provides real-time loss prevention guidance and timely alerts, while the JM Shipping Solution addresses in-transit risk for jewelry and valuables. No proprietary technology platform, AI capabilities, or patents are disclosed; the offering is built on underwriting expertise, carrier relationships, and dedicated advisor service rather than software differentiation.

Revenue is generated through insurance premiums on subscription-style, recurring annual policies, with pricing quote-based and subject to case-by-case underwriting. Scale signals include service to 12,000+ clients across 320+ industries, all-50-state licensing, and the parent-affiliated capacity of Jewelers Mutual Group. Headcount for the JIBNA entity is reported as 1-10 employees, indicating a small legal entity embedded within a substantially larger affiliated specialty brokerage. The leadership structure places David Hendry as Founder, CEO, and Chief Underwriting Officer, underscoring the underwriting-centric operating model.

Name

JIBNA Personal Jewelry Insurance

Legal name

JM Insurance Agency Partners

Website

https://insure-jewelry.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

JIBNA Personal Jewelry Insurance is a US specialty brokerage offering customized jewelry, fine art, collectibles, outdoor recreation, jewelers block, and pawnbroker insurance through access to 160+ carriers across all 50 states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Insurance Brokerage

NAICS

Insurance Agencies and Brokerages (524210), Insurance Agencies and Brokerages (52421)

SIC

Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service (6411)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYFSAJAGAL

Fine Art, Jewelry & Specie

Financial & Insurance/Insurance — Motor, Property & Casualty/Specialty & Excess/Surplus Lines (E&S)

SECONDARYFSAEADAJ

Specialty Insurance Brokerage (Marine, Aviation, Cyber, Professional Lines)

Financial & Insurance/Financial Advisory, Brokerage & Intermediation/Insurance Brokerage & Risk Advisory

SECONDARYFSAEADAA

Retail (Personal Lines) Insurance Brokerage

Financial & Insurance/Financial Advisory, Brokerage & Intermediation/Insurance Brokerage & Risk Advisory

SECONDARYFSAJAGAO

High Net Worth Personal Lines (E&S)

Financial & Insurance/Insurance — Motor, Property & Casualty/Specialty & Excess/Surplus Lines (E&S)

Keywords

• Specialty insurance brokerage
• Personal jewelry insurance
• Fine art insurance
• Jewelers block insurance
• Collectibles insurance coverage

Headquarters

HQ city

Louisville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Insurance Premium Revenue: JM Insurance Agency Partners operates as a specialty insurance brokerage earning revenue through insurance premiums. They provide access to 160+ insurance carriers for niche markets including jewelry, fine art, pawn, outdoor recreation, and other hard-to-place risks. Revenue is generated through policy premiums from both personal and business lines coverage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

JIBNA Personal Jewelry Insurance (operating as JM Insurance Agency Partners) is a specialty insurance brokerage that places customized coverage for high-value personal jewelry, fine art, collectibles, and outdoor recreation equipment. The brokerage accesses 150+ insurance carriers to write personal lines for individual consumers and business lines (jewelers block, pawnbrokers) for niche commercial risks, with a dedicated Asset Protection team and JM Shipping Solution for in-transit coverage.

Product overview

JM Insurance Agency Partners is a specialty insurance brokerage offering a portfolio of insurance products across personal and business lines. The personal lines include High-Value Jewelry Insurance, Fine Art Insurance, Outdoor Sports & Recreation Insurance, and Collectibles Insurance. Business lines feature Jewelers Block Insurance and Pawnbrokers Insurance. The company acts as a specialty brokerage accessing 150+ carriers to provide customized coverage for niche markets including jewelry, fine art, pawn, outdoor recreation, and other hard-to-place risks. Coverage is available across all 50 states with access to 160+ carriers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Jewelry Insurance
• Fine Art Insurance Coverage protecting personal fine art collections (and business-held fine art) against loss, damage, theft, and related risks; available to individual collectors and businesses.
• Outdoor Sports & Recreation Insurance Personal insurance coverage for outdoor sports, recreation activities, and related equipment; also offered as a business vertical for outdoor recreation companies.
• Collectibles Insurance Specialty personal coverage for collectible items, protecting individual collections from unexpected loss or damage.
• Jewelers Block Insurance Commercial insurance coverage designed specifically for jewelers, covering inventory, premises, equipment, and business operations.
• Pawnbrokers Insurance Specialty commercial coverage for pawnbrokers addressing the unique risks of the pawn industry, including inventory and business liability protection.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Huntington T. Block Insurance Agency: Specialty broker focused on fine art, jewelry, and collectibles insurance for individuals and institutions. Highly comparable niche overlap with JIBNA's fine art and jewelry personal lines offerings.
• Berkley Asset Protection: Specialty underwriting and brokerage focused on fine art, jewelry, and other collectibles coverage. Directly comparable to JIBNA's jewelry and fine art personal lines, with a similar niche risk placement focus.
• Chubb Personal Risk Services: Operates the Masterpiece product line providing high-value personal property, jewelry, and fine art coverage. A direct competitor in the high-net-worth personal lines space where JIBNA's jewelry insurance competes for the same customer profile.
• PURE Group (Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange): Member-owned insurer and brokerage focused on high-net-worth personal lines including jewelry and collectibles. A direct competitor for JIBNA's high-value jewelry and fine art insurance customer segment.

Broad incumbents

• Markel Personal Lines: Specialty insurer offering personal property, jewelry, and collectibles coverage as part of a broader specialty insurance portfolio. Overlaps with JIBNA's niche personal lines while serving a wider customer base.
• Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Global insurance broker with specialty practices for fine art, jewelry, and high-net-worth personal lines. Competes in adjacent specialty brokerage segments, though at much larger scale and broader product scope.
• Marsh McLennan (Private Client Services): Global broker with a Private Client Services practice placing high-value personal insurance including jewelry, fine art, and collectibles. Comparable specialty brokerage capability embedded within a much larger generalist firm.
• AIG Private Client Group: Provides high-net-worth personal insurance including jewelry, fine art, and collectibles as part of a broader specialty insurance portfolio. Competes with JIBNA in the same personal lines but as part of a much wider product suite.

Emerging players

• Hiscox Specialty Insurance: Specialty insurer with growing high-value personal property and collectibles offerings. An emerging competitor in the niche specialty lines where JIBNA places business, though more focused on commercial specialty historically.

Others

• Jewelers Mutual Group: Parent company of JIBNA / JM Insurance Agency Partners and a direct jewelry insurance carrier. Included as a related entity because it sits in the same customer value chain and shapes JIBNA's brand and product access rather than competing directly with it.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jewelry-insurance-brokerage-of-north-america-inc.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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