Most Fine Art Insurance professionals will agree that the best way to ensure that an insured loss is settled quickly and fairly is by properly documenting your art collection. Being able to easily  provide your insurance carrier with images, acquisition paperwork, and provenance information is only one of many reasons to keep detailed collection records. […]

In gathering information to write this post, I was shocked to discover that anyone can legally present themselves as a personal property appraiser.  There is no governmental license, proof of knowledge, or certification required to appraise personal property.  Fortunately, there are several property appraisal organizations that set standards and self-police their membership to be sure […]