Insurance Appraisals

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Posted By: Bruce Dorskind

When we first began to add significant pieces to our collection, we contacted
our insurance broker. The broker looked at four companies and decided
that Chubb was the appropriate insurance company for our collection.

Chubb asked us to list all items with a value in excess of $1000 separately
and that we obtain two appraisals which commented on the overall value
of the collection.

We worked with Rob Lifson and Bill Mastro. Since we were preferred customers
of both of these fellows (long before they had their businesses) at the time,
they did not charge an appraisal fee.

We have now worked with Chubb for more than 25 years. Whilst we have only
filed two claims during that period of time (cards stolen- one at a show and
one at home), we have found the Chubb people to be particularly knowledgeable
with regard to high value rare items.

Chubb insures many of the world's leading private art and coin collections
and is very comfortable in working with ultra rare and valuable material.

Whilst their rates are higher than some smaller dedicated firms, their ratings,
service and attention to detail are without parallel.

Bruce Dorskind
America's Toughest Want List