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Keep Jewelry OFF Homeowners Policy

Keep Jewelry
OFF
Homeowner’s Policy

art insurance

If jewelry is on HO

 

  • The impact of a jewelry claim is serious!
  • Jewelry loss counts as HO loss.
  • Jewelry losses hit CLUE and PILR reports.
  • Client loses homeowners’ “claim free” rating.
  • HO policy is difficult to re-market after a loss.
  • “Mysterious disappearance” claims, in particular, are red flags.

Other disadvantages

  • HO policies have capacity limitations.
  • Many HO carriers will not cover higher-value jewelry.
  • HO policies will not list non-family members with “insurable interest.”

NOTE:
70% OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
THEFT LOSSES ARE
JEWELRY

Standalone policy is better

 

  • Higher limits
  • Higher value per piece – expensive jewelry not excluded.
  • New appraisal not needed

We accept any reasonable appraisal

  • Co-insured (for example, fiancé) can be listed.
  • Illustrated scheduled shows (as well as describes) insured jewelry.
  • Highly competitive rates
  • Discounts available for
    • good appraisals
    • home alarm system
    • in-safe storage when jewelry isn’t being worn
  • Jewelry claims do not impact homeowner coverage.

 

Theft, Fire, Mysterious disappearance, Burglary, chips, broken and many other coverages can be included on a stand-alone jewelry policy

 

    • Emotional importance of jewelry may it be a gift, heirloom or an investment

APPLICATIONS:

Art Dealers
Artist Transit/Exhibition/Studio Insurance New Program
Auctioneers
Conservators/Restorers
Corporate Collections
Personal Collections
Exhibitions
Museum Collections
Business Owners Liability