There is nothing easier than damaging newly bought artwork during transportation. Considering how dangerous and tricky everyday routine can be, many wonder how to avoid art shipping nightmares and protect their pieces from all sorts of lurking issues and force majeure. Over the last decades, the answer to this question has always been art insurance, a seemingly insignificant and yet practically highly efficient feature in the modern art industry. To prove a point, let’s look at four basic elements that make insurance services a must for every artist, collector, and dealer.