{"id":9772,"date":"2017-11-21T16:59:22","date_gmt":"2017-11-21T21:59:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/artinsurancenow.com\/blog\/?p=9772"},"modified":"2017-11-22T10:13:47","modified_gmt":"2017-11-22T15:13:47","slug":"murals-can-they-be-insured-for-vandalism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.artinsurancenow.com\/blog\/murals-can-they-be-insured-for-vandalism\/","title":{"rendered":"Murals &#8211; can they be Insured for Vandalism?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I must receive at least 20 calls a year asking if they can insure a mural painted on walls, inside, outside, on buildings, fences, and anywhere else you can think of. Street-level placement Murals will invite graffiti vandals to leave their mark. As a contracted job to produce the Mural, there is an insurable value from the start to the finish of the work.<\/p>\n<p>Since usually these art installations are designed and planned in advance with the cooperation of the building owner, coverage can be found to cover the installation process; a claim is paid based on the percentage of completion.<\/p>\n<p>There is a possibility Insurance may be obtained when the Mural is completed. This will depend on exactly where it has been placed and the safeguards. Regardless almost all insurers would exclude coverage for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Vandalism and Mysterious Mischief<\/li>\n<li>Wear and tear, any quality in the product which causes it to damage or destroy itself, gradual deterioration<\/li>\n<li>Insects, vermin, or rodents<\/li>\n<li>Changes in or extremes of dampness or dryness of atmosphere or temperature<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But theft?&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>I develop programs exclusively for the Art World, covering, Museums, Collectors, Curators, Gallerists, Artists, and related Art businesses. My policies include Art owned or loaned, in Storage, in Transit, at Auction Houses or Dealers.<\/p>\n<p>I can help with all Art related insurance requirements. Visit us at <a href=\"https:\/\/artinsurancenow.com\/form\/art-collections.php\">ArtInsuranceNow.com to apply<\/a> or Contact me at 800.921.1008 to discuss your unique situation.<\/p>\n<p>William G. 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