Fine Art Practice Leader — Canada

Q: What are you and your peers most looking forward to as we head into 2026?
A: Traditionally, the busiest seasons for the art world are fall and spring, and heading into this fall — after a slow year globally and locally — there’s been noticeably more optimism. The New York fairs and Toronto’s fair in late October generated positive feedback. Sales were up compared to last year, and people seemed encouraged by the turnout and the quality of work shown, particularly at the Armory. So, the momentum is promising. From the insurance perspective, seeing more activity and new initiatives makes the job enjoyable. When the community feels energized, it lifts everyone.

Q: What’s one thing about your role that people would be surprised to learn?
A: One is that I wear many hats. Beyond reviewing insurance portfolios for collectors, museums and galleries, I spend a significant amount of time on education. Because our company and product are highly specialized, we educate brokers selling the policy and the clients themselves. I’m also deeply connected within the community, so I hear the good, the bad and everything in between. People even call asking if I know anyone who might buy a particular artwork, which I have to decline, since art brokering would be a conflict of interest. Because I’m involved in many areas, people sometimes think I’m a one-stop shop, which is flattering, even if I can’t always help.

Q: What’s one thing you love about your job, and how does Great American Insurance Group support that?
A: I’ve worked in the art industry for many years, and Great American supports both my enthusiasm for the art world and my commitment to fine art insurance. They think outside the box — nothing is one-size-fits-all. That excites me because I don’t like the status quo. I love change and pushing the industry forward. Even though Great American is a 150-year-old corporation, we operate like a boutique firm: nimble, quick to pivot and able to improve things rapidly. That flexibility has been a breath of fresh air. We are able to provide tailored coverage and often, more competitive pricing.

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