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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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Former New Orleans police officer indicted for allegedly orchestrating ill-fated art insurance scam

The Art Newspaper

Christian Claus faces decades in prison for faking an art heist that would have netted a co-conspirator a $128,500 insurance payout

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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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The Essential Guide to Jewelry Appraisal and Insurance

Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

Getting jewelry insurance is a responsibility that goes with owning fine jewelry. Having jewelry insurance ensures the protection of your jewelry from financial loss due to theft, loss, or damage. Jewelry appraisal for insurance is the most essential requirement for getting jewelry insurance.

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The Role of Jewelry Appraisers in Insurance Valuation

Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

So you’ve just inherited your grandmother’s vintage diamond ring, only to find out it’s not covered by your insurance policy because its value wasn’t properly appraised. In this guide, we’ll discuss what jewelry appraisers do, types of jewelry valuation clauses, and how jewelry appraisers help ensure you get fair insurance claims.

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After the Los Angeles wildfires, will art become uninsurable?

The Art Newspaper

The catastrophic blazes are expected to become the costliest wildfires ever in terms of insured losses, leading toconcerns that it may become prohibitively expensive to insure art in parts of southern California

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The Importance of Jewelry Insurance: Why Qualified Jewelry Appraisals Matter

La Jolla Gem Appraisal

The Importance of Jewelry Insurance: Why Qualified Jewelry Appraisals Matter November 5, 2024 Home When you invest in fine jewelry, you're not just purchasing an accessory; you're acquiring a piece of art, history, or sentiment that often carries significant financial and emotional value.