Nail-to-Nail Insurance: the coverage that protects art beyond transport

Transporting a work of art is far more than moving a valuable object: it is mobilizing history, culture, and sensibility. Whether for an international exhibition or a local display, artworks face multiple risks ranging from physical damage to theft, loss, or inadequate environmental conditions. In this scenario, having specialized coverage such as the Nail-to-Nail Insurance from Hanseatica is not a luxury; it is a strategic necessity. 

The transit of artworks, whether for exhibitions, loans, or sales, entails significant risks. Studies indicate that up to 85% of art insurance claims are related to damages incurred during transit. These damages can range from physical deterioration to total losses due to accidents or inadequate conditions during transport. 

In a recent example, the Drents Museum (Netherlands) suffered the theft of gold artifacts valued at over €6 million in January 2025 during a nighttime transit. The absence of specialized coverage left the owners without legal recourse. 

Even more strikingly: if an artwork valued at USD 3 million is damaged during shipment and the coverage responds based on weight (as is common with standard policies), the compensation could be as low as USD 3. 

Unlike traditional insurance, Nail-to-Nail coverage encompasses the entire lifecycle of the artwork's movement: 

• Professional packing from the point of origin 
• Land, sea, or air transport (including transshipments) 
• Installation in the gallery and exhibition 
• Dismantling and return 

This coverage accompanies the artwork from the 'nail' where it was originally hung, to the 'nail' where it will be re-exhibited or safeguarded. 

Hanseatica is the official insurer of the exhibition Versailles by artist Nahuel Vecino, at the National Museum of Decorative Art. Over 60 artworks are protected under this policy. Thanks to the Nail-to-Nail coverage, each piece is exhibited until June 29 under optimal conditions, with comprehensive logistical and technical support. 

However, this is not an isolated case. Key figures in Argentine art —private collectors, curators, galleries, and other museums— trust Hanseatica to safeguard their artistic heritage. Our coverage is recognized for its technical expertise, operational flexibility, and profound understanding of the risks inherent in the cultural sector. 

📩 Contact us today and receive a personalized proposal to insure your artworks.   

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