IFASIC VZW

What IFASIC VZW does

IFASIC VZW is a Belgian non-profit organization (association sans but lucratif/vereniging zonder winstoogmerk) founded in 2009 and headquartered at Grote Steenweg 633, Antwerp, Belgium (Belgium Charity Registration Number 834.286.706). It operates one of the largest dedicated educational conference programs for the global fine art and specie insurance industry, hosting an annual international conference that draws 250-350 delegates from over 150 organizations across 25+ countries. Events are CPD-accredited and feature presentations and workshops on crime investigation, risk management, claims handling, diamonds, watches, classic cars, and emerging topics. The organization is led by a small team of approximately 23 employees, predominantly volunteers working in the fine art and specie insurance industry, with leadership including CEO Ralph Van Helden (Chairman since 2013, following the passing of founder Roy Coppins), CFO Kevin Mackay, and Operations Director Matt Drewry.

IFASIC's product portfolio is centered on its annual flagship conference — with venues rotating across European cities (Antwerp, Barcelona, Lisbon, Budapest, Malta, Madrid, Athens, Rome, Dubrovnik) and now expanding to Marrakech 2026 — supplemented by the CPD-accredited seminars, the Roy Coppins Under 35's Scholarship, the Partner's Programme for accompanying guests, and the Fine Art Insurance Reception (FA-IR) in London. Distribution occurs through a bespoke online booking platform at bookings.ifasic.com plus direct contact channels for bookings, sponsorship, finance, and speakers.

Revenue is generated via two primary streams: delegate conference ticket sales (€1,299-€1,399 per ticket, with early bird discounts for the first 50 delegates) and corporate sponsorship from leading industry players including Lloyd's, Clyde & Co, Sedgwick, McLarens, Lowers Risk Group, and D'Hoine & Mackay. As a non-profit, ticket prices are explicitly set below actual cost, subsidized by sponsor contributions. Hotel accommodation is negotiated separately at group rates (starting from €145-186 per night) but is a pass-through rather than a revenue driver. The organization holds no patents, has no public APIs or integrations, and has no proprietary AI/ML capabilities.

Name

IFASIC VZW

Legal name

IFASIC VZW

Website

https://ifasic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IFASIC VZW is a Belgian non-profit that hosts annual international educational conferences and CPD-accredited events for the global fine art and specie insurance industry, serving underwriters, brokers, claims professionals, and ancillary experts across 150+ organizations in 25+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Insurance Industry Educational Conferences

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events (7113)

SIC

Insurance Agents, Brokers & Service (6411), Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance (6331)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Conferences & Conventions Operations Services (Registration, AV, Logistics) (MPAGAGAM)

Keywords

• Fine art insurance conferences
• Specie insurance education
• Insurance industry networking
• CPD accredited seminars
• Professional development events

Headquarters

HQ city

Antwerp

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Conference Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream from delegate conference fees. Pricing includes early bird rates (€1,299 for Marrakech 2026) and standard rates (€1,399). The ticket includes entry to the conference, welcome pack, welcome drink, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and tea/coffee. As a not-for-profit organization, prices are set below actual cost to provide value to delegates.
2. Sponsorship Revenue: Corporate sponsors from leading fine art and specie insurance market players sponsor events. Sponsors receive visibility and access to delegates. Sponsorships enable IFASIC to offer delegate places at less than actual cost price.
3. Hotel Accommodation Arrangements: IFASIC arranges hotel accommodation for delegates at discounted rates. While accommodation is charged separately from the conference ticket, IFASIC negotiates group rates with host hotels (starting from €145-186 per night for standard rooms).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IFASIC VZW operates the annual International Fine Art & Specie Insurance Conference, a CPD-accredited educational event held in rotating international cities, bringing together underwriters, brokers, claims professionals, lawyers, and industry experts. The organization complements its flagship conference with CPD-accredited seminars, the Roy Coppins Under 35's Scholarship program, the Partner's Programme for accompanying guests, and the Fine Art Insurance Reception (FA-IR) networking event in London. As a Belgium-registered non-profit, all services are funded through delegate ticket sales and corporate sponsorships and priced below actual cost.

Product overview

IFASIC VZW is a non-profit educational conference provider for the fine art and specie insurance industry, founded in 2009. The core offering is the annual International Fine Art & Specie Insurance Conference held in various international cities, supplemented by CPD-accredited seminars, the Roy Coppins Under 35's Scholarship program, Partner's Programme for delegates' companions, and the Fine Art Insurance Reception (FA-IR). All services are delivered through a proprietary online booking system. The organization is funded through delegate fees, sponsorships, and operates at below cost price to benefit the industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual International Fine Art & Specie Insurance Conference The annual educational conference is the flagship offering of IFASIC VZW, bringing together underwriters, brokers, claims adjusters, loss adjusters, lawyers, managing general agents, and other fine art and specie insurance professionals from over 150 organizations across 25+ countries. The conference features CPD-accredited presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities, with delegate fees priced below actual cost through corporate sponsorship.
• Online Booking System A bespoke online booking and event management platform used for conference delegate registration, accommodation booking, and workshop selection. Operated at bookings.ifasic.com and available 24/7 globally for self-service sign-in and booking updates.
• CPD-Accredited Seminars Continuing Professional Development accredited educational seminars that complement the annual conference, designed to promote the exchange of ideas in a focused setting on fine art and specie insurance topics.
• The Roy Coppins Under 35's Scholarship A scholarship program for aspiring fine art and specie insurance professionals under 35 years of age, providing professional coaching, luxury hotel accommodation, and the opportunity to present at the annual conference to approximately 250 delegates.
• Partner's Programme A companion program for delegates' partners and spouses during conferences, including guided tours, welcome drinks, and access to delegate dinners.
• Fine Art Insurance Reception (FA-IR) An annual networking evening held in London for anyone involved in Fine Art Insurance, including brokers, underwriters, loss adjusters, lawyers, restorers, and surveyors. Attracts over 300 attendees and has raised over £10,000 for charity. Named in the provided offerings list.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% Good/Excellent rating from Lisbon 2018 delegates
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• McLarens Young InternationalcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 July 2012McLarens Young International agreed to sponsor the IFASIC conference in 2012. Their offices in the US, France and South America jointly supported the event. They had continually supported IFASIC through attendance before becoming sponsors.
• TAP PortugalminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2012TAP Portugal was appointed as Official Carrier for IFASIC conferences, offering delegates discounts of up to 20% off business class fares and 10% off economy fares.
• Clyde & CocoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2009Clyde & Co is the world's leading insurance law firm and a long-standing sponsor of IFASIC. Their specialist fine art and specie team deals with fine art, jewellery, cash in transit, bankers blanket bonds and other specie matters, acting for insurers in both London market and overseas. They provide speakers for IFASIC conferences.
• Lloyd'scoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2009Lloyd's is the world's leading specialist insurance market and a key sponsor of IFASIC. They bring concentration of specialist expertise covering the whole market and operate in over 200 countries and territories worldwide.
• SedgwickcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2009Sedgwick is a global claims management solutions provider and long-time IFASIC sponsor. They provide expert speakers on claims handling and risk management topics relevant to fine art and specie insurance.
• Lowers Risk GroupcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2009Lowers Risk Group provides comprehensive enterprise risk management solutions to organisations in high-risk, highly-regulated environments. They serve as correspondents and provide security and risk consulting expertise for IFASIC events.
• D'Hoine & MackaycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2009D'Hoine & Mackay is a specialised law firm based in Antwerp offering legal services in commercial contracts, international trade, insurance, logistics, maritime and transport law, marine insurance, diamond trade and diamond insurance. They render services to insurance companies and act as correspondents for law firms abroad.
• YA GroupminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2009YA Group appears as a sponsor on the IFASIC website, providing support for conferences.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ifasic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ifasic-vzw

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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