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Fine Art Insurance 101

Fine Art Estates

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 fine art collectors’ policy.

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

International Society of Appraisers

One question you should ask yourself is “am I properly insured if something catastrophic happens?” ” Insurance companies often require an appraisal before providing coverage for fine art and jewelry.

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Why Art Collectors Need the Right Insurance

Veritas Art Appraisals

Some of the most common questions advisors hear from clients about their fine art and collectibles are, “Does my homeowner’s insurance provide coverage for my artwork? A typical homeowner’s insurance policy affords you a little bit of coverage. Do I need a special rider?”

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How To Determine If You Need An Art Appraisal

Art Appraisal Resources

You should check with your insurance provider to see what is and is not covered by your homeowners or rental insurance policy. You do not need a formal written appraisal to sell most fine art. The IRS Requires a formal written appraisal by a Qualified Art Appraiser for any fine art donated with a value over $5000.

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A Consumer’s Guide to Insurance Appraisal Reports: Do You Need One and How to Get One?

Artifactual History Appraisal

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 insurance coverage in the context of car insurance or travel insurance, but knowledge about insurance coverage of personal property such as fine art or antiques is much less widespread.

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need an insurance appraisal update?

Drishti LLC Appraisers

A well-trained art appraiser is able to identify and document damage, or confirm that the artwork is not damaged. Furthermore, a fine art 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.

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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

Understand Your Homeowner’s Insurance Policy 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 fine art.