Out of all the clients you have, there's a chance that a few of them have high-value collections of some kind. Most of the time these collections go uninsured (or inadequately insured) because your clients simply are not aware they can insure their precious belongings. With this in mind, remember that it is important to truly get to know your...

Collecting antiques is a wonderful and rewarding hobby. Regardless of the current value of your collection, it’s important to take time to care for your antiques. You’ll want to keep them in top form to maintain their maximum value. Make sure you are not allowing the antiques to get dusty. Try to dust them frequently in order to avoid the damage...

There is estimated to be somewhere between $500 million and $1 billion of insured art globally. If you think about how much art there is in the world – or even just within the United States – and how much monetary value that art is worth, you could surmise that there’s a lot of art going uninsured. There are many gallery owners and art collectors...

Taking the time to collect customer feedback is important. Having a system in place to make this easier and more fluid is a benefit for every member of your team. By making a habit of collecting feedback, you can potentially identify someone who had a negative or unsatisfactory experience with your agency and turn it around before that client...

Many people pick up stamp collecting as a hobby or may end up inheriting a stamp collection from someone. However, when it comes to evaluating a collection, it's easy to get lost trying to decipher all the jargon online. We are going to break down some of that vocabulary to help make you a bit savvier while shopping or when communicating to a...

The former professional stock car driver and NASCAR team owner Tony Steward has a very interesting hobby. The millionaire owns a small collection of pinball machines. Early this year, he showcased his collection on his Twitter account. Stewart has a special interest in pinball machines of famous rock bands. It seems everyone has a collection of...

Most wine lovers understand that some bottles are worth more than others, but what really makes one cost more than another? While some wines are so valuable that they become collectibles, even everyday wines are affected by several key factors determining their worth. For collections, here's what to consider: Time A common assumption has it that...

Both fine art and furniture can be damaged by humidity and high temperature. They’re also prone to staining, decay and mold growth. Fortunately, there are many things that you can do to protect these valuables. Keep The Environment Cool Furniture and fine art can be damaged by extreme heat. That is why it is ideal to keep curtains, blinds and...

Collectibles come in all shapes and sizes, from antiques and stamps to action figures and comic books. And because many millions of people are collectors, your existing client base likely includes collectors, even if they don’t realize it. You can help your clients to identify their covered collectibles by discovering any items they value,...

Both collectors and independent agents will benefit from specialized insurance for collectibles. Why Purchase a Separate Collectibles Insurance Policy? Collectors need specialized coverage. In many cases, the full value of collections can only be covered by a collectibles insurance policy. These policies offer more complete coverage than...

Like an increasing number of individuals, some of your clients may be wine collectors. Many wine collections are increasing in value, and collectors may be inadequately insured. The U.S. Wine Market Is Growing The U.S. is now the largest wine market in the world in terms of revenue. According to Impact Databank, the estimated retail value of wine...

If you’re an agent who insures clients with art collections, it’s crucial to make sure your customers have well-researched, written records of their pieces. While a professional appraiser will likely have a role, you can advise your accounts to also maintain an ongoing process of research and documentation. The following is an overview: 1....