Cultural Institutions

Curators and directors from arboretums to zoos have turned to Chubb Risk Engineering Services for assistance in protecting their cultural property. Whether the need is for fire protection of historic structures, replacement cost appraisal of specialized buildings, emergency preparedness, or protecting collections while in transit, Chubb has been there to provide assistance.

We are dedicated to understanding your role as a steward of our culture. We stay on top of trends in protection against fire and other natural hazards for historical buildings and collections. Examples of services we have provided for our cultural institution clients include:

• Reviewing the risks associated with collections material and storage mediums and determining the appropriate fire protection systems
• Assistance in developing emergency preparedness and business recovery plans for business operations and collections
• Assessment of slip/fall and life safety exposures in the constantly changing environment of galleries
• Evaluation of preventative maintenance programs on critical equipment for maintaining temperature control and dehumidification

Let our years of experience with cultural institutions work for you. We maintain a leadership position on Technical Committees worldwide.