TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – June 9, 2026 – Barrett-Jackson (https://www.barrett-jackson.com/), The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, today announced that Hagerty, a business built by drivers for drivers, has been named the official enthusiast car insurance partner for its premier automotive lifestyle events. This strategic partnership unites two of the most iconic names in the automotive world to provide bidders and consignors with industry-leading insurance coverage and valuation tools as they acquire their next enthusiast car.

The collaboration comes on the heels of extremely successful Scottsdale and Palm Beach Auctions, as Barrett-Jackson continues its momentum through the 2026 season. As part of the multi-year agreement, Hagerty will have a significant presence at all Barrett-Jackson events, offering on-site insurance specialists to assist enthusiasts with immediate coverage for their new acquisitions as they cross the auction block.

“We are thrilled to welcome Hagerty as our official insurance partner,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “Our customers deserve the highest level of service and protection for their investments. Hagerty’s deep-rooted passion for car culture and their expertise in the enthusiast car market make them the perfect fit for our bidders and consignors. This partnership is about more than just insurance; it’s about providing peace of mind so our community can focus on the joy of driving and collecting.”

“This partnership helps us do more of what we do best – make it easier for enthusiasts to enjoy their incredible new cars with the best enthusiast insurance product in the business,” said McKeel Hagerty, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Hagerty.  “Barrett-Jackson is an icon, and we couldn’t be more excited to forge this partnership and grow new relationships together.”

Through this partnership, Barrett-Jackson clients will gain streamlined access to Hagerty’s suite of products, including:

• Guaranteed Value (R) Coverage: Ensuring enthusiasts know the full insured value of their vehicle.
• Hagerty Valuation Tools: Real-time data that helps buyers and sellers make informed decisions backed by 20 years of expertise.
• Hagerty Drivers Club: An invitation to join the Hagerty Drivers Club, which includes flatbed roadside assistance, exclusive automotive content, early access to signature events and more.
• Specialized Claims Handling: Access to a network of experts who understand the unique requirements of classic and enthusiast vehicle repair including in-house parts specialists

Barrett-Jackson will host its inaugural Columbus Auction at the Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds, June 25-27, 2026. Barrett-Jackson will also return to Nevada for its Las Vegas Auction Sept. 10-12, 2026, in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Download the Barrett-Jackson mobile app on your Apple or Android device to browse the auction vehicles and automobilia, save your favorites, find your way around the auction site and scroll through the event schedule.

Join Barrett-Jackson’s online conversation with #BarrettJackson and #BJAC on Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube.

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About Hagerty

Hagerty is a company built by drivers for drivers, protecting 2.8 million vehicles in the United States, Canada and the UK. We make it easier and more enjoyable for car enthusiasts to drive and celebrate the machines they love through innovative vehicle insurance products, live and digital auctions, engaging media and events and the Hagerty Drivers Club, the world’s largest membership community of car lovers. For more information, please visit www.hagerty.com or newsroom.hagerty.com. Never Stop Driving®. 

Hagerty Communications

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The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company

Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, is the leader in collector car auctions and automotive lifestyle events, which include authentic automobilia auctions and the sale of private collections. Welcoming hundreds of thousands of attendees per year, Barrett-Jackson hosts live collector car auctions in Scottsdale, Arizona; Palm Beach, Florida; Columbus, Ohio; and Las Vegas, Nevada, where thousands of the most sought-after, unique and valuable vehicles cross the block in front of a global audience. With broadcast partner A+E Networks, Barrett-Jackson features live television coverage of their events on FYI and HISTORY, as well as “All the Cars, All the Time” via their produced livestream on Barrett-Jackson.com. Also based in Scottsdale, the Barrett-Jackson Collection Showroom offers a rotating selection of premium vehicles that meet the high standards for which the company is known. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit www.barrett-jackson.com, or call 480-421-6694.

Barrett-Jackson Communications

Aaron Cook, TimePiece PR & Marketing at (214) 520-3430 | ACook@TPRM.com
Rich Nairn, Barrett-Jackson VP Public Relations | RNairn@Barrett-Jackson.com