Insurance

Protecting the Cash in the Attic

Frequently, for those whose homes are filled with antiques and art – particularly when they have been treasured family possessions for generations – potential replacement values for insurance can be overlooked. Whilst jewellery and silver are often undervalued for insurance – recent costs having increased – there are certain types of objects which can be […]

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Safes & Why You Need Them

Jenny Cooper at Insafe shares her tips and recommendations on why you need safes for insurance. Whether you own a prized collection of watches, a family heirloom with high sentimental value, or a large selection of jewellery, if you keep valuables in your home your insurance company will encourage you to purchase a safe. But [...]

Under Pressure – The Exponential Growth of Underinsurance

The Exponential Growth of Underinsurance As 2023 drew to a close, I look back on the year and reflect on the subjects I have found myself discussing most and even on the morning of the 27th of December at 9am I received a call from a long term client of ours whom is not only […]

General contents the invisible problem?

Every week we see record prices being achieved by some of the greatest artworks known to man, with some of the most glamorous jewellery and watches going to auction at incredible sums, but how often do you talk with your clients about the carpet in the drawing room, or the suite of furniture purchased in […]

Back to Life, Back to Reality

Download this article Alastair Meiklejon, Senior Valuer Back to Life, Back to Reality… Time to Review Home Security and Update Insurance Valuations? Cobwebs. Not something I thought I would ever write about, but this week I went to my summer house and caught a glimpse of the fantastic, top of the range Peloton exercise bike […]

The Importance of a Professional Jewellery & Watches Valuation

Download this article here If you have never needed a valuation completed, the cost is not as much as one might think and the easiest way to find out is to ask for a detailed quotation. As we charge on a time basis, all we need to know is the number of pieces, briefly what […]