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What do you collect?
Insurance for collectors
Why Collectibles Insurance is Better Than Just Homeowners Insurance
If you're a collector, you know that your collection is more than just a bunch of stuff. It's a reflection of your interests, your passions, and your personality. It's also an investment. That's why it's so important to protect your collection with the right insurance.
Homeowners insurance is a great option for protecting your home and your belongings. But it's not always the best option for protecting your collectibles. That's because homeowners insurance is typically based on the actual cash value of your belongings, not their current market value. So, if your collection is damaged or stolen, you may not be able to get the full value of your loss.
Collectibles insurance, on the other hand, is designed to cover the full replacement value of your collection. This means that if your collection is damaged or stolen, you'll be able to replace it without having to worry about out-of-pocket expenses.
In addition to providing full replacement value coverage, collectibles insurance also offers a number of other benefits that homeowners insurance doesn't, such as:
- Agreed value coverage: This type of coverage allows you to agree on a value for your collection with the insurance company before any loss occurs. This can help to speed up the claims process in the event of a loss.
- Inflation protection: This type of coverage will automatically increase the value of your coverage over time, so you don't have to worry about your collection becoming underinsured.
- Specialized coverage: Many collectibles insurance policies offer specialized coverage for items such as art, jewelry, and coins. This type of coverage can provide additional protection for your most valuable pieces.
If you're a collector, it's important to have the right insurance to protect your investment. Collectibles insurance is a great option that can provide you with the peace of mind you need to enjoy your collection without worry.
Here are some additional reasons why collectibles insurance is better than homeowners insurance:
- Homeowners insurance may have a low limit on collectibles coverage. Many homeowners insurance policies only have a low limit on collectibles coverage, such as $1,000 or $2,000. This may not be enough to cover the value of your collection.
- Homeowners insurance may not cover all types of collectibles. Some homeowners insurance policies may not cover all types of collectibles, such as coins, stamps, or art. Collectibles insurance policies typically cover a wider range of collectibles.
- Homeowners insurance may not cover damage caused by certain events. Homeowners insurance may not cover damage caused by certain events, such as floods, earthquakes, or theft. Collectibles insurance policies typically cover damage caused by a wider range of events.
If you have a valuable collection, it's important to get collectibles insurance to protect it. Collectibles insurance can give you peace of mind knowing that your collection is protected in the event of a loss.
What we insure
Just a few of the things we insure
Where do we cover your collectibles
Just a few of the things we insure
- Advertising Collectibles
- Antique Radios/Phonographs
- Antique Tools
- Art (Comics, Animation, Lithographs, Prints)
- Bears/Steiff Collections
- Books & Manuscripts
- Club/Organization Memorabilia
- Coin Operated Devices
- Coins (except Gold & Platinum)
- Comics
- Dolls
- Entertainment Memorabilia
- Fine Art
- Furniture
- Glass/Pottery
- Guns/Knives/Other Arms & Accessories
- Hunting/Fishing
- Limited Edition Items
- Militaria
- Movie Props
- Musical Instruments
- Native American, including Arrowheads
- Paper/Ephemera
- Petroliana
- Political Memorabilia
- Records & CDs
- Sports Cards & Memorabilia
- Stamps & Philatelic Items*
- Toys/Action Figures
- Trains, including Layouts
- Video Games
- Vintage Clothing
- Vintage Sewing & Textiles
- Western Americana
- Writing Instruments
- Zippo Lighters
Comprehensive coverage
Where do we cover your collectibles
Just a few of the things we insure
- Accidental Breakage
- Burglary
- Fire
- Flood (except in Zones A & V)
- Loss in the Mail
- Natural Disasters
- Theft
- Other causes of loss, unless specifically excluded from the policy (see exclusions)
Where do we cover your collectibles
Where do we cover your collectibles
Where do we cover your collectibles
- Travel – Transit coverage protects collectible property that is temporarily away from the scheduled location, subject to the policy sublimit.
- Exhibitions – If you’re at a scheduled exhibition, show or display coverage is provided for your collection up to the policy limit – including travel and shipping to and from the event.
- Storage Facilities – For an additional premium, we offer optional insurance coverage for collectibles kept in a public storage facility.
for dealers and sellers
for dealers and sellers
Where do we cover your collectibles
As a dealer and/or seller you need coverage as well. We offer coverage for
- Multiple locations: Do you have more than one store or have a storage unit for extra inventory?
- Travel and shows: your auto or homeowners policy won't cover your inventory on the way to shows.
- Mailing and shipping: do you sell online?
- Property of others: do you sell on consignment for others?
Some Exclusions
for dealers and sellers
Some Exclusions
•Government seizure or destruction of property
•War and nuclear hazards
•Gradual deterioration, fading, creasing, denting
•Damage by insects, rodents or other animals
•Dampness or dryness of atmosphere
•Changes in extremes of temperature other than fire
•Fraudulent, dishonest or criminal acts
•Voluntary parting with covered property
•Loss or damage while being worked on by you or others working on your behalf
•Mysterious disappearance
•Dealer stock (coverage provided under a separate Dealer Policy)
•Checked baggage (except weapons policy)
This is not a complete list of exclusions and exclusions may vary by policy.