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Protecting Your Collection and Your Wallet: What You Could Lose If You Suffer a Loss Without an Appraisal

McAllister Fossum Appraisal Services

Written by Kirsten Rabe Smolensky, JD, ISA CAPP As an appraiser, I have worked on a lot of insurance claims , including losses due to fire, theft, transit damage, and flood. The number one mistake most insureds make is not being prepared in advance. The insurance company requests an inventory of EVERYTHING inside.

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Choosing an Appraiser—Essential Questions to Ask: Part I

Art Advisor's Blog

Your insurance agent has suggested that you need your art or jewelry appraised in order to put them under rider coverage. Appraisers generally stick to given field of appraisal –Jewelry, fine art, household contents. There are many reasons you might need an appraisal of personal property.