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Insurance companies fight $19.7m claim over Basquiat forgeries

The Art Newspaper

The owners of works the FBI seized from the Orlando Museum of Art have filed an eight-figure claim, but the insurers say coverage is unavailable because the property was inauthentic

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Why do you need to have extra insurance coverage for fine art & jewelry?

International Society of Appraisers

” Specifically, many people may not realize that traditional homeowners insurance policies typically have coverage limits that may not be sufficient to adequately protect high-valued property such as fine art, jewelry, or luxury items.

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The Art of Appraisals: Understanding their Vital Role in Insurance

Art Appraisal Resources

Determining Insurance Coverage Art appraisals play a crucial role in establishing the appropriate insurance coverage for your valuable artworks by determining their accurate and up-to-date market value. The appraised value serves as the basis for determining the coverage amount for your artwork.

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What Are the Different Types of Jewelry Appraisals

Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

Whether it's a family heirloom passed down through generations or a recent acquisition, knowing it's worth not only provides peace of mind but also serves practical purposes such as insurance coverage, resale considerations, and estate planning. This is where jewelry appraisals come into play.

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The Essential Guide to Jewelry Appraisal and Insurance

Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

Standard homeowners' or renters' insurance may provide some coverage for your personal belongings, including jewelry. However, your insurance may have lower coverage limits and exclusions for certain types of losses. Jewelry appraisal for insurance is the most essential requirement for getting jewelry insurance. Appraised value.

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Medicare Industry Upheaval Portends Frenzied Open Enrollment

Financial Advisor Private Wealth

Retirees may have to scramble for 2025 Medicare coverage during open enrollment, October 15 to December 7. “I I expect this to be the most wild and challenging Annual Election Period in my career of almost 20 years,” said Danielle Kunkle Roberts, founding partner of Boomer Benefits, a Medicare insurance agency based in Ft.

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Fine Art Insurance 101

Fine Art Estates

A provider evaluates the risk, provides a quote, issues coverage, and, in the event of a covered loss, pays the coverage set forth in the policy. Of the two, the “All-Risk” policy usually provides broader coverage for a homeowner. In the event of any covered loss, a deductible will be applied.

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