At New England Brokerage Corporation, we specialize in protecting our clients' art, antiques, and collectibles. We know that, in recent years especially, the value of fine art and collectibles has skyrocketed — including jewelry, rare wines, and other items — often bearing no relation to original purchase prices or conventional valuation methods.

A Fine Arts Protection policy from New England Brokerage Corporation protects you against losses not properly covered by conventional homeowner policies. If your collection requires an updated appraisal, we'll recommend a number of well-known fine art appraisers, any one of whom can help you determine whether your art is insured for no less than its true market value.

We also routinely address issues that non-specialists may not consider:

Where do you keep your art and collectibles? Just as you diversify risk in your investments, you may want to consider spreading the risk by housing your collections at more than one location – a principal residence and a vacation home, for example.

Does your insurance travel with you? If you buy or carry valuable jewelry while traveling, does your policy offer global protection? For most of us, comprehensive worldwide coverage is a must these days.

How much is it worth? Are you sure? Regular appraisals are one way of keeping track of current values. Another is to insert an escalation clause into the policy, ensuring that your coverage level keeps pace with rising market values.

How do you manage your collection? We can recommend a collection management software that catalogs and inventories your collection including digital photographs

For more information, or to arrange a confidential appointment, please contact New England Brokerage Corporation at:
203-869-4803 or email nebco@nebco.net