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Three Insurance Experts Explain the Intricacies of Insuring Your Art Collection I am often asked by clients if they should cover their art under their homeowner’s insurance (HO) or if they should investigate insuring their art with a separate fineart collectors’ policy.
” Specifically, many people may not realize that traditional homeowners insurancepolicies typically have coverage limits that may not be sufficient to adequately protect high-valued property such as fineart, jewelry, or luxury items.
I’ve included a short excerpt below and the entire article can be read online here ( [link] ) “Many people are familiar with the concept of insurancecoverage in the context of car insurance or travel insurance, but knowledge about insurancecoverage of personal property such as fineart or antiques is much less widespread.
The term collectionor more specifically, art collectionoften evokes thoughts of fineart and antiques. However, the qualities that make passion assets so precious to collectors also expose them to unique risksrisks often not covered by standard homeowners insurancepolicies.
Some of the most common questions advisors hear from clients about their fineart and collectibles are, “Does my homeowner’s insurance provide coverage for my artwork? A typical homeowner’s insurancepolicy affords you a little bit of coverage. Do I need a special rider?”
Many insurance companies require a professional art appraisal to determine the appropriate coverage and premiums. You should check with your insurance provider to see what is and is not covered by your homeowners or rental insurancepolicy. You do not need a formal written appraisal to sell most fineart.
Understand Your Homeowner’s InsurancePolicy The biggest problem I see after a devastating loss is underinsurance, meaning that homeowners suffer a loss yet fail to recover tens of thousands of dollars just at the time when they have lost everything they hold dear. At this point, you know you have at least $7,000 worth of fineart.
By Ray Nugent FineArtInsurers require more frequent valuation updates for FineArt items than other less dynamic markets. With FineArt the event is a secondary market auction hammer price. We have all seen the sensational headlines of “a new record auction price” for work of art.
While it might be possible to scour the auction market for years searching for an offering similar to the lost item and then obtain that item at a much lower price, this is not the function of insurancecoverage. It can sometimes be present in insurancepolicies, although in my experience it is much less frequently encountered.
Today, major insurers are well-versed in protecting collections, some offering policies specific to the type of items collected. Some policies specifically cover transportation risks and will not only compensate for the loss in value, but often the substantial cost of restoring the piece is also covered. What does it exclude ?
The insured ends up with a comparable, used property and not a new property. Replacement cost comparable is generally used for antiques, collectibles, fineart, period jewelry, among other types of property. Since the client is a publishing firm, their insurancepolicy is likely different from general homeowners.
Art Peritus recently sat down with Katja Zigerlig, Vice President, Art, Wine and Collectibles Advisory at Berkley One, a Berkley Company (WRB) to discuss the nuances of collecting and insuringFineArt. It’s also important to use a professional appraiser, like the staff at Art Peritus.
A well-trained art appraiser is able to identify and document damage, or confirm that the artwork is not damaged. Furthermore, a fineart appraiser will document details, such as a blindmark, that may be overlooked by a general appraiser. Fires cause smoke damage, and flooding can increase exposure to humidity and molds.
In the unfortunate event of theft, damage, or loss, a comprehensive appraisal ensures that you can adequately recover the financial value of your assets through insurancecoverage. Accurate Valuation for Adequate Coverage: The art market is dynamic, with values fluctuating over time.
A professional appraiser is one who has received training and area certified in the accurate assessment of value, authenticity, condition, and other important aspects of antiques, fineart, and other personal property. Insurance and bonding. Transparent Fees. You should understand how the appraiser charges for their services.
The seminar opened with Casey Wigglesworth , Vice President of FineArtInsurance with Huntington T Block, who presented insights into fineartinsurance for conservators. Caseys presentation broke down insurance essentials alongside various types of insurance T Block offers.
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