{"id":19,"date":"2011-05-09T17:05:18","date_gmt":"2011-05-09T21:05:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/artinsurancenow.com.s114801.gridserver.com\/blog\/?p=19"},"modified":"2018-04-12T15:38:17","modified_gmt":"2018-04-12T19:38:17","slug":"collectibles-insurance-mythbusters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.artinsurancenow.com\/blog\/collectibles-insurance-mythbusters\/","title":{"rendered":"Collectibles Insurance MythBusters:"},"content":{"rendered":"

Collectibles Insurance MythBusters:<\/h3>\n
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  1. Insurance Myth:<\/strong> My Art collection or Collectible collection is covered by my homeowners\u2019 insurance.
    \nThe FACTS<\/strong>: In most cases, your homeowners’ is designed to cover personal property and is not nearly enough to protect your collection.\u00a0 There is no coverage for Breakage and sub-limits for theft. Many Homeowners Policy, will not cover your collection off premises, not even if lent to a Museum or Art Gallery.<\/li>\n
  2. Insurance Myth:<\/strong> No insurance policy would cover my unique collection.\u00a0 May it be Ceramic Art, Glass Art, Sculptures, Fine China or Unique objects\u00a0if it has value, it can be Insured.
    \nThe FACTS<\/strong>: There are many Insurance companies like\u00a0\u00a0AXA, Travelers, Markel, Chubb or Chartis that will cover most types of collections,\u00a0for a wide range of losses, Each company has a unique policy, coverage forms,\u00a0exclusions, and limitations.\u00a0 This is why, you need to speak with us, to help you review the differences.<\/li>\n
  3. Insurance Myth:<\/strong> I’ll have to itemize every item in my collection and get it appraised to get insurance.
    \nThe FACTS<\/strong>: No appraisals are necessary depending on if\u00a0the\u00a0Art or collectible has a reasonable high\u00a0Values.\u00a0 \u00a0You estimate the value of your collection and determine the amount of insurance.\u00a0 Although an inventory is not always required at the time of application to purchase insurance.\u00a0 Bernard Fleischer & Sons, Inc, strongly recommends its customers maintain an inventory to streamline, provide proof, and expedite claims in the event of a loss.<\/li>\n
  4. Insurance Myth:<\/strong> Insuring my collection will cost me a fortune.
    \nThe FACTS<\/strong>: A Fine Art\/collectibles policy is typically less costly than scheduling items on your homeowner’s insurance.\u00a0 Call us today to get a quote for your prized collection.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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