We recommend reappraising significant items every three to five years, and more often for categories with volatile markets such as certain watches, jewelry, and fine wine. Keep appraisals, receipts, and photographs in secure digital storage so they are available if you need to file a claim.
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Wine is covered as personal property under most home policies, but specialized collections coverage is usually better. It can include agreed or market values, breakage, and spoilage from a climate ...
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Usually not. Standard homeowners policies include special limits on jewelry, watches, and similar items, often only a few thousand dollars for theft. Valuable pieces should be scheduled individually on your ...
